Dakhla

Welcome To Dakhla

Dakhla (Arabic: الداخلة‎, formerly known as Villa Cisneros) is a unique Moroccan city located on a narrow peninsula along the Atlantic Ocean, in the Western Sahara region. Surrounded by desert and sea, Dakhla is a rising eco-tourism and water-sports hub, famous for its tranquil lagoon, sandy beaches, and world-class kitesurfing.

Historical Background

• Founded by the Spanish in 1884 as part of Spanish Sahara and named Villa Cisneros.
• Dakhla became Moroccan after 1975 following the Madrid Accords and the Green March.
• Traditionally a fishing village and Sahrawi nomad stop, it has transformed into a tourist destination over the last two decades.
• Today, Dakhla balances Sahrawi culture, Spanish colonial heritage, and modern eco-resorts.