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Things to do in Dakhla
5 activity ideas, with how long they take, an indicative price and the best time of day. Best time to visit: in March, April, May, September, October and November.
Things to do
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Kitesurfing on the lagoon
A flat, shallow lagoon and steady wind almost all year: one of the best spots in the world.
Adventure and sportsSport3 hr≈ €60best in the afternoon
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The White Dune
A dune of white sand advancing into the lagoon, surrounded by turquoise water at high tide.
Nature and sceneryViewpoint3 hr≈ €20best in the afternoon
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Lagoon oysters
Oysters farmed in the lagoon, eaten on the spot with a view of the desert.
FoodMarket1 hr 30 min≈ €10best in the evening
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The hot spring north of the lagoon
A pool of hot sulfurous water by the ocean, at the northern end of the peninsula.
RelaxationRelaxation2 hrFreebest in the morning
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Dragon Island by boat
A sandy islet in the middle of the lagoon, with flamingos and sometimes dolphins along the way.
Nature and sceneryNature3 hr≈ €30best in the morning
When to go
The most pleasant months in Dakhla: in March, April, May, September, October and November, taking weather and crowds into account.
More ideas for those months: where to go in March, where to go in April, where to go in May, where to go in September, where to go in October, where to go in November.
Averages measured over recent years: mean temperatures and number of rainy days, month by month.
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25 °C / 77 °F | 14 °C / 57 °F | 0 |
| February | 24 °C / 75 °F | 14 °C / 57 °F | 0 |
| March ideal | 25 °C / 77 °F | 15 °C / 59 °F | 0 |
| April ideal | 26 °C / 79 °F | 17 °C / 63 °F | 1 |
| May ideal | 25 °C / 77 °F | 17 °C / 63 °F | 2 |
| June | 26 °C / 79 °F | 19 °C / 66 °F | 0 |
| July | 27 °C / 81 °F | 20 °C / 68 °F | 0 |
| August | 29 °C / 84 °F | 21 °C / 70 °F | 0 |
| September ideal | 29 °C / 84 °F | 20 °C / 68 °F | 1 |
| October ideal | 29 °C / 84 °F | 20 °C / 68 °F | 1 |
| November ideal | 28 °C / 82 °F | 18 °C / 64 °F | 0 |
| December | 25 °C / 77 °F | 15 °C / 59 °F | 0 |
What budget on the ground?
Per person and per day, including accommodation, meals, local transport and visits — excluding the round trip. An estimate calculated the same way as in the app, from the local cost of living.
- Budget
- €30
- Mid-range
- €55
- Comfort
- €105
Getting there from Paris: the carbon footprint
Per person, round trip, in kilograms of CO₂ equivalent — manufacturing, energy and, for flights, contrails included.
- Plane
- 1.1 t
Factors from ADEME (Impact CO₂); outside France, rail uses the European average published by the European Environment Agency.
Book on the ground
Tours and tickets
- Go City Multi-attraction passes for big cities
- Klook Tours, tickets and excursions
- Tiqets Museums and monuments, skip-the-line tickets
- WeGoTrip Self-paced audio tours
Internet on site (eSIM)
- Airalo Data eSIM, by country or region
- Drimsim SIM card that works in almost every country
- Saily Data eSIM
- Yesim Data eSIM
From the airport
- GetTransfer Drivers make an offer for your ride
- Intui Private transfers at a fixed price
- Kiwitaxi Booked transfers, from taxi to minibus
- Welcome Pickups Driver waiting on arrival, price fixed in advance
Rent a car
- Auto Europe Rental comparison
- EconomyBookings Rental comparison
- GetRentacar Cars from rental companies and private owners
- Localrent Local rental companies, often no credit card needed
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Good to know: Morocco
- Plugs
- Type C, E, 220 V
- Emergencies
- 19 (police), 15 (ambulance), 15 (fire)
- Driving
- On the right
Near Dakhla
- Tenerife Spain, 500 km
- Gran Canaria Spain, 500 km
- Fuerteventura Spain, 570 km
- Lanzarote Spain, 630 km
- Agadir Morocco, 980 km
- Madeira Portugal, 1,000 km