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Morocco Spot Guide: Dakhla

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Dakhla is situated in Southern Morocco, on the coast of the Sahara Desert.

THE VIBE: Because Dakhla has a beautiful spit of land jutting out from the mainland, it has the best of both worlds: It offers a chilled out lagoon section, and a beach for waveriding on the other side of the spit.  The lagoon area, stretching more than 25 kilometers long, offers predominantly flat water that’s also quite shallow. This makes it ideal for beginner kitesurfers wanting a chilled ride, or for those intermediate and advanced riders who want to perfect new tricks.

Dakhla bay has some sick waveriding potential for intermediate to advanced kite boarders.

THE WEATHER: Summer months in Morocco offer the most consistent kitesurfing conditions (Apr/May - October), but wind and warm weather are enjoyed throughout the year. Temperatures soar up to 30 degrees c during the day, but like any desert, it gets really cold late at night so come prepared. Wind strength can be expected to reach a consistent 15 - 25 knots.

WHERE TO STAY: There’s a permanent tented communal camp called the Bedouin Camp, or smaller bungalows called The Dragon Camp. Click here to check out pics of both. To view package deals, click here.
This video will give you a good idea of the wave and lagoon sections for kitesurfing in Dakhla.

Source: YouTube

Morocco - A variety of spice

One may have read the recent article in GUST of the Dakhla kite festival which Sjoukje Bredenkamp and Jemma Grobbelaar attended earlier this year? What makes this part of an exciting travel adventure, is that Morocco offers such a diverse range of attractions together with a unique cultural experience. Its boasts consistently strong winds, and one can enjoy both flat water and wave conditions. Click here to view an article on Essaouira published in GUST.