Kitesurf

Dakhla

The Kite Mecca

A 40 km flat-water lagoon between the Atlantic and the Sahara. Constant side-onshore trade winds, waist-deep water and 300 kiteable days a year — the best place on earth to learn.

Constant trade winds Desert lagoon Camp on the beach
Camps

Stay & ride in Dakhla

Accommodation, daily coaching, equipment and transfers in one price.

Camp Dakhla

Kitesurf Camp Dakhla

Ride the lagoon all day and sleep beside it. Stay at the lagoon camp with all meals, in a private apartment with its own kitchen, or in a hotel with breakfast — 9 to 10 hours of IKO coaching either way.

From
€420/person
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Lessons

Book by the hour

Group, semi-private or one-on-one — no accommodation needed.

Lessons Dakhla

Kitesurf Lessons in Dakhla

Forty kilometres of waist-deep, butter-flat water between the Atlantic and the Sahara, with 20 to 30 knots blowing across it almost every day of the year.

From
€80/person
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The Spots

Where You Ride in Dakhla

All Levels

The Lagoon

40 km flat · Waist deep

Advanced

Speed Spot

Butter flat · Freestyle

Wave

Oum Lamboir

Right-hander · Strapless

Spot Information

Conditions & Practical Info

Dakhla · The Kite Mecca

Flat lagoon
Water type
All levels
Level
18–22°C
Water temp
All year
Best season
35 km
From Dakhla VIL
20–30 kt
Trade winds

Month-by-Month Guide

Peak
Shoulder
Quiet
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
★
★
★
★
★
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★ = Peak trade-wind season — near-daily 20–30 kt on the lagoon.

Good to Know

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Dakhla lagoon?
A sheltered stretch of flat water about forty kilometres long, separated from the Atlantic by a sand peninsula. It is shallow enough to stand in across much of its area and it is almost entirely free of swell, which is why it has the reputation it does for learning and for freestyle.
How reliable is the wind in Dakhla?
Well over 300 windy days a year. Mornings are typically calm and the thermal wind fills in through the afternoon, steady rather than gusty. The season runs from March to November, so the odds of getting wind on any given trip are as high as anywhere on earth.
Is there anything to do in Dakhla besides kiting?
Very little, and we would rather say so plainly. It is a remote desert peninsula with no nightlife and no old town. There are dune excursions, the white dune, oyster farms and hot springs, but if you want a town to explore, Essaouira is the better choice.
What are the spots around the lagoon?
The main lagoon is the beginner and freeride water. The Speed Spot is one of the flattest patches of water anywhere and draws riders chasing speed and freestyle. On the ocean side, Oum Lamboir offers a long right-hand wave for strapless riding.
How do I get to Dakhla?
There are no direct flights from Europe. Royal Air Maroc carries most arrivals via Casablanca, Air Arabia runs a low-cost hop from Marrakech, and there are connections from Agadir. Allow a full travel day each way and leave real margin on the connection — the Dakhla legs are infrequent.
What is the weather like in Dakhla?
Desert on one side, Atlantic on the other: warm and dry with very little rain, but the wind and the ocean keep it cooler than the latitude suggests. Evenings can be genuinely cold, so bring something warm even in summer.