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.
Destination
Dakhla
Population
160,000 people
Language
Arabic (Darija) – Main language Hassaniya Arabic – Spoken by local Sahrawi French – Spanish & English
