Dunes of Dakhla hotel
Morocco
English, French, Arabic
Dirham (MAD), Euro
Spot Highlights
What do we offer?
At the Dunes of Dakhla hotel, you book your stay in a hotel where they want you to experience the atmosphere and the feeling of the authentic Morocco. You book your stay on a full board basis, including airport transfers, wifi, towels and bed linen.
Accommodation
You’re staying in a tent! But not just any tent: a tent in the dunes of Dakhla, with a very comfortable bed and a private bathroom with shower, sink and toilet.
The chefs will do their best to let you experience the traditional flavours of Morocco! The menus are carefully composed and prepared.
Pricing
Pictures taken by Mariano Arias
Dunes of Dakhla hotel: €52,50 p.p.p.n (2pax in 1 tent, lowseason)
Availability Dunes of Dakhla hotel
More about Dakhla
Dakhla is a relatively small town with restaurants, shops, a market / night market and a doctor’s post plus hospital. Dunes of Dakhla hotel, or Dunes de Dakhla, is about 25 minutes drive from the town of Dakhla.
currency and methods of payment
You can pay with the Dirham and in many places you can also pay with your regular debit card. In Dunes of Dakhla hotel, you can pay with a master card, debit card or cash (in Dirham or Euro).
Arrival & departure
You are most likely to come to (dunes of) Dakhla by plane. You fly to Dakhla Airport (“VIL”). Royal Air Maroc has daily flights from Amsterdam and other European countries and at this airline, you can bring your boarding bag for free. But keep in mind the maximum number of kilos and dimensions: 23kg, 220x40x40. You can read more about this on our blog.
Check the airfare prices to Dakhla here on this airfare comparison website.
If you want to fly from Paris (ORLY) you can fly directly without a stop-over at Casablanca.
You will be picked up from the airport and taken to the hotel. For this you recognize the staff by the signs with the text / logo “Dunes de Dakhla”.
Kitesurfing at Dunes of Dakhla – Spotguide
Get on the water, go on freeriding, do a downwinder and make progress. There is a surfing school with rental and teaching material from one of the sister hotels of the Dunes of Dakhla.
Note: from this hotel it is a short drive to the Dakhla lagoon and other spots to kitesurf in Dakhla.
» Dakhla Lagoon. Side – Shore (Side On Shore) – Beginners to (advanced) – Right in front of the door – Downwinders – Storage, Assistance + showers available.
» Speedspot . Off-shore – (advanced) – 10 min downwind or 10 min. on the tractor – Super flat – Rescue service available.
» Oum Lamboiur. Wavespot – Side (On) Shore – Advanced – Swell (Sept-May) 1-2 mtr – Barrels – Surfcenter present (WestPoint hotel).
» Pointe De l’Or. Wavespot- Most close to Attitude – Strapless (learning) kiting – 20 min drive from Attitude
» Jorf El Hmam. Wavespot – Beautiful beach – Multiple spotlights ; Right and left running waves.
Wind & Forecast
predominante direction: | North – | North East | ||
Best period: | February – | October | ||
Peak period | April – | August | ||
Type kitesurfer | Beginner | Advanced | Freestyle | Freeride |
Other activities
Since Dunes de Dakhla / the Dunes of Dakhla hotel is the sister hotel ofDakhla Attitude, the facilities that Attitude offers are also accessible to Dunes of Dakhla hotel guests. Like:
Surfing A short drive away is a cool surf spot. In the front you can learn to surf on the white foam. In the back break waves of average 1.5-2.0 meters high.
Dakhla (city) trip Visit the town of Dakhla. Walk around the market and buy local delicacies.
Oyster farm Eat out at this authentic restaurant along the rugged coastline. For example, you can order a delicious tagine with seafood or surprise your taste buds with a fried fish with fresh vegetables from the local market. At the end of your visit, don’t forget to order a delicious Saharaoui tea.
Boat trip Let’s go on an excursion to Dragon Island. This island is still as complete as it has ever been found. Full of stones and beautiful shells (bring shoes!). Or, book the catamaran!
For more information about the activities, please contact us.
Sustainability
The Dunes of Dakhla is, like sister hotels Attitude and Westpoint, eco-friendly.
The accommodations are for the most part, made of materials that are locally available and manufactured. The ingredients of the meals come from the neighborhood, whenever this is possible.
Tip: make your holiday to Dakhla more sustainable. Bring your own bottle for free refills. This way you save on average 10 plastic bottles as well as euros! View the sustainable travel products in our webshop.