Oct 15, 2024 · Strolling through the centre of the city of Dakhla in southern Morocco — or the disputed territory of the Western Sahara, depending on where you stand on the matter — I was pleasantly...

Dakhla (Arabic: الداخلة, lit. 'The Peninsula', Hassaniyya: [ˌəd.daːχlə] ⓘ) is a city in the disputed territory of Western Sahara, [2] currently occupied by Morocco. [3] [4] It is the capital of the claimed Moroccan administrative region Dakhla-Oued Ed-Dahab.

Oct 24, 2024 · Are you planning on visiting Western Sahara? This guide tells you what it was like to travel to Dakhla and Western Sahara - click to read more!

Sep 6, 2022 · Dakhla is a medium-sized city of just over 100,000 people located 400 kilometers north of the Mauritanian border. The city is built on a peninsula that runs down from the mainland creating a lagoon area that is popular for kite surfing and wildlife.

Jul 24, 2018 · Here's my quick guide to Dakhla, Western Sahara - entry/visas, accommodation, safety, things to do, where to eat, language, transportation and more.

A coach full to the last seat proceeds among the majestic sand stretch of the Western Sahara. The contrast between the outdoor temperature – hardened by a scorching sun – and the inside of the bus – softened by the air condition – is almost solid.

Jul 9, 2024 · Dakhla, located on a narrow peninsula in the Western Sahara region, is a unique and increasingly popular travel destination. Its lagoon is especially famous among water sports enthusiasts, who come over to practice mostly kitesurfing and windsurfing.

Oct 31, 2023 · The Dakhla Peninsula is located in Western Sahara. It is known for its stunning beaches, diverse ecosystems, and rich culture. The best time to visit is during the spring and autumn months.

Jun 24, 2019 · I had been dreaming of visiting Dakhla Bay for almost a decade and, in Easter 2016, I finally made it out there. Sandwiched between the Sahara Desert and Atlantic Ocean, this huge lagoon sits in the disputed Moroccan region of Western Sahara, almost 1,000 miles south of Marrakesh (Morocco).

Jun 2, 2015 · Not many tourists have heard of Dakhla, but this looks set to change. Situated in the disputed territories of Western Sahara along the Atlantic coast, this laid-back, sun-kissed town has long had its reputation tarnished by political troubles.