Cheap flights to Dakhla

• Royal Air Maroc
• British Airways
• Iberia Air
• Lufthansa
• KLM

• Heathrow to Dakhla: 14 hours
• Manchester to Dakhla: 15 hours and 20 minutes
• Birmingham to Dakhla: 15 hours and minutes

Almost all the flights to Dakhla will make two flight connections before touching down at the Dakhla Airport. Marseille, Barcelona, Amsterdam, Paris, Frankfurt, Lyon and Brussels are some of the major stopovers that can be added to your itinerary. In addition, Cameroon is the second stopover by default for all flights to Dakhla.

Dakhla Airport is the major international airport that serves the city of Dakhla. A few European airlines make Dakhla their destination. The airport is able to handle up to 55,000 passengers per year.

The coastal resort city of Dakhla is currently administrated by the Kingdom of Morocco. UK citizens travelling to Moroccan territories do not require a visa to stay in the country for tourism purposes, for up to 3 months.

It is also worth mentioning that Dakhla is part of Western Sahara, which is a disputed territory with an undecided diplomatic status. UK citizens are strongly advised NOT to travel inland, and are prescribed to stay at least 30 Km away from the ‘Brem’. Please visit https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/morocco/entry-requirements for further information.

Any time of the year is a great time to visit Dakhla. The temperature barely strays away from the 20°C to 27°C range. The Humidity also remains constant and there is always a little to no chance of rain. So, leave the raincoats behind but get the sunblock and come to Dakhla!

Dakhla has few landmarks. The virgin beaches have only been recently developed to attract tourism, and the nomadic lifestyle denounces material attachment of the land, especially this far out at the edge of the ocean. However, a newly built Ascona Mosque with a mix of modern and Moorish architecture adorns the cape. The rest of the peninsula is mostly decked with sports clubs, adventure stations, and snorkelling centres.

The Bohemian vibes of Dakhla are enjoyed by those who love music, art, food and of course the sea. The festival usually starts in February. The nomadic tradition requests all the attendees to sleep out in the open at night, admiring the stars. Surfers with rolling ocean waves in their hearts usually head to Dakhla; on one side is the open desert on the other, the open sea. Freedom!

Unfortunately, Dakhla has yet to have a five star hotel, but the three and four star hotels are also fabulous.

• Dakhla Club Hotel and Spa – 4 star
• Bab al Bahar Hotel and Spa – 4 star
• West Point Dakhla – 3 star
• Calipau Sahara – 3 star
• Residence Sahel – 3 star