Travel advisory · MoroccoDakhla is in or near an area where governments advise against all but essential travel: Western Sahara.Advice depends on your passport. Read your own government's advice before you book.Official advice
- 30 km zone north and west of the Berm · avoid all travel · Canada, New Zealand
- Mauritania border · avoid all travel · France, Italy
- South and east of the Berm · avoid all travel · Canada, Italy, New Zealand
- 20 km strip along the Algerian border · avoid non-essential travel · Canada, Germany, Italy
- Western Sahara · avoid non-essential travel · Canada, Germany
Also named by one government: Al Houz (Spain), Taroudant (Spain), Peripheral and run-down districts of Casablanca (Italy)
| Government | Advice | Updated | Read the advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom (FCDO) | No advice against travel; general precautions only | – | Read the advice |
| United States (State Dept) | Exercise increased caution | Sep 4, 2026 | Read the advice |
| Canada (Global Affairs) | Exercise a high degree of caution due to terrorism (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
| Germany (Auswärtiges Amt) | Kein Warnhinweis für das übrige Land; Abraten nur für bestimmte Gebiete (regional advisories) | Nov 2, 2026 | Read the advice |
| New Zealand (SafeTravel) | Exercise increased caution (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
| Ireland (Department of Foreign Affairs) | High Degree of Caution | – | Read the advice |
| France (Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs) | Pays sûr, vigilance accrue dans certaines zones seulement (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
Checked daily from the governments' published advice; last checked Nov 2, 2026. RoamLedger summarises official advice; it is not advice from any government.
Dakhla
Dakhla draws visitors for kitesurfing, windsurfing, birdwatching and hand-farmed oysters on Western Sahara’s Atlantic coast.
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Dakhla is a city on the narrow Río de Oro Peninsula, about 550 km south of Laayoune on the Atlantic coast of Western Sahara. Morocco has administered the city since 1979, but most UN member states do not recognize Moroccan sovereignty over the area. Spain founded it as Villa Cisneros in 1884. Spanish colonial buildings include a military fortress and a modern Catholic church. Fishing and tourism are major local activities, and hand-farmed oysters are sold in Dakhla and to restaurants in Marrakesh and Casablanca.
Kitesurfing, windsurfing and surf casting are practiced around the city. Dakhla Bay and Cintra Bay are wintering grounds for birds, including greater flamingos, pelicans and oystercatchers. Bottlenose dolphins and Atlantic humpback dolphins are regularly seen in Dakhla Bay. The desert climate is mild: average temperatures are about 18.4 °C in January and 23.2 °C in September, and annual rainfall averages about 30.8 mm. The Asmaa natural hot spring is 36 km from Dakhla; its thermal water is about 38 °C.
Dakhla in five
- Read the Western Sahara travel advice firstThe UK government advises against all travel to parts of Western Sahara, including areas near and east or south of the Berm, and travel against advice can void insurance. Check its map before you plan any excursion.UK travel advice
- Plan the journey: fly or accept a very long roadThe tourist board puts Dakhla about 1,168 km and nearly 16 hours by road from Agadir. Supratours lists an Agadir to Dakhla coach, but most visitors fly in.Agadir
- Choose a lagoon or a town baseThe tourist board names PK25 for calm swimming and Foum El Bouir for a livelier scene, and Pointe de Dragon for waves. Most kite and wind camps sit on the lagoon, away from the town.
- Book a school or operator that handles the logisticsThe UK government says organised groups are generally permitted while independent travelers could be turned back at the border. A camp or school that arranges transfers reduces that risk. Keep your passport with you.
- Book only a vetted water-sports schoolAdventure providers may not meet UK safety standards. Ask about instructors, gear and rescue cover, and check that your insurance covers kiting, windsurfing or quad biking.Insurance
Need to know
- Airport
- Dakhla (VIL), the usual way in
- Getting there
- Fly, or a Supratours coach from Agadir; about 1,168 km by road
- Getting around
- Petit taxis in town; organised excursions to the lagoon
- Best base
- A lagoon camp for water sports, or Dakhla town
- Time needed
- 3 to 5 days
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Best
- JanuaryClear0 rainy daysHigh21°Low16°Mild, windyJanuaryClear
Best
- High
- 21°
- Low
- 16°
- Precipitation
- 1 mm
- Rainy days
- 0
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, windy
- FebruaryClear1 rainy dayHigh20°Low16°Mild, windyFebruaryClear
Best
- High
- 20°
- Low
- 16°
- Precipitation
- 3 mm
- Rainy days
- 1
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, windy
- MarchClear0 rainy daysHigh20°Low16°Warm, windyMarchClear
Best
- High
- 20°
- Low
- 16°
- Precipitation
- 0 mm
- Rainy days
- 0
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, windy
- AprilClear0 rainy daysHigh21°Low17°Warm, windyAprilClear
Best
- High
- 21°
- Low
- 17°
- Precipitation
- 1 mm
- Rainy days
- 0
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, windy
- MayClear1 rainy dayHigh21°Low18°Warm, windyMayClear
Best
- High
- 21°
- Low
- 18°
- Precipitation
- 3 mm
- Rainy days
- 1
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, windy
- JuneClear0 rainy daysHigh22°Low19°WarmJuneClear
Best
- High
- 22°
- Low
- 19°
- Precipitation
- 1 mm
- Rainy days
- 0
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm
- JulyClear0 rainy daysHigh23°Low19°WarmJulyClear
Best
- High
- 23°
- Low
- 19°
- Precipitation
- 1 mm
- Rainy days
- 0
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm
- AugustClear0 rainy daysHigh24°Low20°WarmAugustClear
Best
- High
- 24°
- Low
- 20°
- Precipitation
- 1 mm
- Rainy days
- 0
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm
- SeptemberClear1 rainy dayHigh24°Low21°Warm, calmerSeptemberClear
Best
- High
- 24°
- Low
- 21°
- Precipitation
- 8 mm
- Rainy days
- 1
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, calmer
- OctoberClear1 rainy dayHigh24°Low20°Warm, easyOctoberClear
Best
- High
- 24°
- Low
- 20°
- Precipitation
- 10 mm
- Rainy days
- 1
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, easy
- NovemberClear0 rainy daysHigh23°Low19°Mild, easyNovemberClear
Best
- High
- 23°
- Low
- 19°
- Precipitation
- 2 mm
- Rainy days
- 0
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, easy
- DecemberClear0 rainy daysHigh21°Low17°MildDecemberClear
Best
- High
- 21°
- Low
- 17°
- Precipitation
- 4 mm
- Rainy days
- 0
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild
Average daily high and low in Dakhla, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Dakhla
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
22
- Feels like
- 24°
- Humidity
- 86%
- Wind
- 10 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 59%
Dakhla
12:04 AM
Tuesday, November 3
- Today26°19°59%Tuesday: Drizzle. High 26°, Low 19°. Chance of rain 59%.
- Wed26°18°0%Wednesday: Clear. High 26°, Low 18°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Thu28°18°0%Thursday: Clear. High 28°, Low 18°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Fri30°20°2%Friday: Partly cloudy. High 30°, Low 20°. Chance of rain 2%.
- Sat31°21°2%Saturday: Cloudy. High 31°, Low 21°. Chance of rain 2%.
- Sun26°21°2%Sunday: Cloudy. High 26°, Low 21°. Chance of rain 2%.
Updated 09:13 PM local time · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Money
Mid-market rate1 USD = 9.842 MAD
Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API
Day trips by train
- White Dunea half-day excursionA big dune beside the lagoon that the tourist board lists among Dakhla's essentials.
- Dragon Islanda boat or 4x4 excursionA lagoon island named among the area's popular spots, usually seen on a guided trip.
- Agadira very long road northThe beach resort and airport hub to the north, about 16 hours away by road.Read the guide
Before you go to Dakhla
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Rules for Dakhla, checked
- Dakhla: the FCDO advises against all travel to parts of Western Sahara near the Berm and to its south and east; travel against advice can void insurance.Checked Oct 2, 2026 · Source
- Dakhla access: travel is restricted; organised groups are generally permitted, but independent travelers could be turned back at the border (FCDO).Checked Oct 2, 2026 · Source
Plan around Dakhla
Western Sahara advice, updated for 2026
Read the guideAgadirThe beach resort and coach gateway to the south
Read the guideAnti Atlas MountainsRock country on the road south
Read the guideTravel insuranceCheck cover before travel to the south
Read the guideAll of MoroccoCities, desert, coast and entry basics
Read the guideVisas and entryCheck your passport rules before you fly
Read the guideWestern SaharaEntry, restrictions and the advisory map
Read the guideDakhla FAQ
Is Dakhla safe to visit?
Read the UK government's Western Sahara advice first. It advises against all travel to parts of Western Sahara near and east or south of the Berm, and notes that travel is restricted. Check the map for your route and any excursion.
How do you get to Dakhla?
Most travelers fly. By road it is about 1,168 km and nearly 16 hours from Agadir on the tourist board's figures, and Supratours lists a coach on that route.
When is the best time to go to Dakhla?
Spring and autumn for warm weather and good water-sports conditions, with wind most of the year. Check schools for the best wind windows.
What is the weather like in Dakhla?
The tourist board describes sun at about 25 degrees all year round, with wind as the defining feature. Pack for strong sun, a windproof layer and cool evenings by the water.
What is Dakhla known for?
Kitesurfing, windsurfing and surfing on a lagoon and peninsula, plus oysters and big dunes beside the sea.