Dakhla is a popular kitesurf destination due to its perfect kitesurfing conditions. Probably the largest kitesurf lagoon in the world is known for its perfect wave spots sprawling across the 40 km long peninsula. With constant wind and sunny days this place make for a complete kite destination for everybody regardless their level; beginners, intermediates, wavekites or freestylers, all will enjoy this superb location that many call a kitesurfing paradise. The site has been already described on Adrex.com, now we introduce it into Kiteboarding Locations section.
Dakhla is a town situated in southern Morocco with 100 000 of inhabitants. It lies on the Rio de Oro peninsula that protrudes 40 km into the sea almost parallel with the continent. Apart from its perfect windy conditions, this place has also the most significant fishing port in the Atlantic. Find the place on the map of Adrex.com Locations...
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The most popular areas are around camps organizing various kite schools and trips, but due to the vast area of the whole location, it is relatively easy to find a spot that would suit your "kite" needs. The lagoon can be ridden at high as well as low tide, with the high tide providing the best flat conditions for beginners, as the water is waist-deep.
If you are experienced enough, there are many wave spots too, with great weather conditions, especially during the winter months. Sometimes you will need a 4x4 vehicle to get to the spots or get in touch with the local camps organizing trips to such locations. If you want to go on your own, the ones to check are Foum Lobouir and Pointe D'Or. The first mentioned is accessible by a normal car.
Located just outside the city of Dakhla, the beautiful wave spot of Oum Lamboir is also worth a check. This classic right hand point break offers up perfect peeling waves and side-shore wind. Since this location is the home of the Kite World Tour held by PKRA, drawing in the best riders in the world and local talent of the area, it guarantees very good conditions if you are more into freestyle.
Weather conditions:
The wind never stops here, the sun is always shining, and the temperature is between the hot and cold, so you never get tired of being too warm or freezing.
Wind: The winds reach 14 - 25 knots in winter and 30 knots in July and August. It starts lighter in the morning, increase around noon and drop off at sunset.
Air temperature: Temp range from 20 to 30°C during the day, and 12 - 15°C at night all year round
Water temperature: Temp range from 19 to 24°C all year around. If there is a stronger wind, a wetsuit might be a good idea, as it feels much colder in the water, especially in January and February.
If there is no wind or during the light wind in the morning, you can go surfing, stand up paddling, wakeboarding or just go fishing.
How to get there:
Dakhla has flights from Casablanca operated by Royal Air Maroc. All mayor cities around the world have flights to Casablanca. It is easy to get a connection flight in Casablanca to Dakhla the same day. The flight back from Dakhla to Casablanca is at night, which obligates the connection to any mayor city on a +1 day. The closest hotel to Casablanca airport is Atlas Airport hotel which offers a free shuttle from the airport to the hotel.
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