WHEN IS BEST TO GO?
Wind is in no short supply in Dakhla, with
an average of 320 days of the year hitting
15-22 knots, thanks to the trade winds that
blow between the Canaries and Cape Verde.
Mid-March until October is high season,
with winds peaking through July and August,
ranging from 19-30 knots, with the strongest
winds generally around lunchtime. On the
coast, swells kick in from the end of October
and run consistently through to March.
Heat-wise, and it’s warm all year round,
between 20-30c. But this is of course the
edge of the desert… so nights can get a
little chilly. Dress for it.
NO WIND?
If the waves aren’t playing ball either,
then there are plenty of other activities on
offer, and most centers offer a wide variety of
non-wind-based fun. Fishing, SUPing, a tour
of Dakhla town or a desert excursion being
just some of the options…
VITALS
Royal Air Maroc is the
predominant carrier into
Dakhla Airport, and low
cost flights are available
from the UK, Germany,
Switzerland and elsewhere
across Europe. Flight
times vary depending on
transfers, but you’re
generally looking at 6-8
hours from Europe. Then
the drive to the lagoon is
around 30 minutes.
Bring a nice and safe 9
and a 12…
?
November to April –
something long. May to
October – boardies, tee
and suncream, or a shortie
for longer sessions.
€5 / $5.80 / £4.50
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