Dakhla

Morocco · YYZ/YVR/YUL → VIL · 14 nights

Flat-water · Wave · World-class · Saharan-trade · Freestyle

The Sahara acts as a giant heat engine — wind howls across the lagoon for months. One of the most-cited freestyle destinations in the world.

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Season averages

67%

Wind

20°C

Water

Rain days

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Water

Massive sheltered lagoon (70 km long) flat inside; Atlantic swell on the ocean side.

Gear

7m–9m. Alizé trades are relentless; bring 11m for the shoulder months.

Hazard

Long offshore walk at low tide — boots recommended. Know your exit points.

Getting there

VIL → Lagoon camps · PK25

34 km · ~30 min

The airport sits inside Dakhla town. The kite camps line the lagoon at PK25, about half an hour north up the peninsula road — most riders sleep at a camp and only go into town for dinner.

Camp pickup

Camps meet you at arrivals — often part of the package.

Grand taxi

The one to take to the camps: petits taxis aren't allowed to leave town.

Rental car

Available in town. Driving is on the right and PK25 needs no 4x4. Expect police checkpoints — keep your passport handy.

Before you fly

Western Sahara has its own entry in Canada's travel advice — worth a read, and worth checking that your travel insurance covers the region.

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No-wind days

🏔️ Sandboarding on the dunes at sunset

🐫 Camel trek along the lagoon shore

🏚️ Day trip to the old Spanish town

Live on the board

Typical fare ~$1,533

YUL → VIL · Swell$1,166

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Airline

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