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KITE OPTIONS? Bring a nice and safe 9 and a 12… WHICH WETSUIT? November to April – something long. May to October – boardies, tee and sun cream, or a shortie for longer sessions. BEER €5 | $5.80 | £4.50 TYPICAL DINNER Refuel on Moroccan salads, fish, tagines, pastillas and couscous, the dinner of champion kiters! LATE NIGHT… Dakhla is all about the kiting. If big nights out are on your agenda this is no Tarifa, though all the kite centers have bars which stay open pretty late and some have themed nights. GETTING THERE 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.
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THE LOWDOWN
KITING SET UP
The Dakhla setup consists of an enormous 45km long lagoon that runs parallel to the Atlantic Ocean, providing a perfect and never-ending kitesurfing playground, and surrounded by staggering scenery too. The wind is super consistent, the water is warm and flat and there’s plenty of room for everyone amongst the handful of kite camps that dot the edges. And with well over 300 windy, sunny days year round, it’s a safe option when booking your next kiting vacation whether you’re new to kitesurfing or an addict. You’re guaranteed to have an awe-inspiring experience in this boardsports paradise.
The Dakhla peninsula extends down the side of the lagoon, ending in the entrance to the Atlantic Ocean, over 40km to the south. During high tide, there is a shallow, standing range that extends up to 300m out into the lagoon, with very flat water, making it a very accessible and safe place to ride. Safety boats from the various centers are often chugging around, and there’s always space to go play by yourself should you want to.
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There are also a few wave spots on the coast nearby, including the epic Pointe D’Or, which does require
