🇪🇭 Dakhla
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Best directionNNE
Wind speed20–30kt
SeasonApr – Sep
Skill levelAll levels
WaterFlat lagoon
A flat, warm lagoon shielded from ocean swell by a long sand spit, with the desert running straight into the sea a few hundred metres from the launch.
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Getting thereDakhla has its own airport (VIL) with direct flights from Casablanca and seasonal charters from Europe.
HazardsOpen lagoon crossings can be longer than they look — check wind and tide before heading far from shore. Desert sun and heat are a real factor; sun protection matters.
Best time of dayWind is remarkably consistent for most of the day in season, typically building from late morning.