Seasonal periods: open all year round
Dakhla offers one of the best kitesurfing spots in the world – huge, absolutely beginner-friendly, and extremely wind-reliable. With up to 320 days of kitesurfing wind per year, you can train in a lagoon that is perfectly suited for water sports.
KBC Dakhla is located directly on the hotel beach of the comfortable Dakhla Club bungalow complex with pool, thermal baths/spa, and fitness area—ideal for families and relaxing evenings after your session. Look
forward to professional coaching, the latest F-ONE equipment, KBC World quality, and a lively beach bar.
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Don’t forget these essentials:
- Your passport. It must be valid for at least 6 more months
- Swim trunks, or bikini or swimsuit
- Flip-flops, beach sandals
- Sports sunglasses with strap, ideally polarized
- Sun hat or cap
You’ll need these, but you can rent or buy them on site:
- Sunscreen, waterproof with high SPF (the best one is available in our online shop)
- UV-protection clothing, e.g. lycra shirt (from our shop, included in the KBC Kite Event) and boardshorts
- Neoprene shoes (bring your own if you have them, otherwise available for rent or purchase on site)
- Long, thin wetsuit, shorty in summer
You can leave these at home:
- Kite pump, as we have a compressor and hand pumps for all common valve types
- Plug adapter. Your Central European plug fits (Type C and E).
Wind, weather & tides
Dakhla is a real wind sensation and provides us with fantastic wind all year round! The trade winds that migrate between the Canary Islands and Cape Verde in summer and winter hit Dakhla all year round, so the wind blows constantly here on 320 days with approx. 15-22 knots. Coming from the northeast, the wind blows sideshore from the right and is further intensified by the mountains in the hinterland, as the wind is forced through them like a funnel.
The climate is pleasant, with a soothing Atlantic influence, rather dry and not too hot.
The lagoon, which is around 40 km long and 4 km wide, was formed by the Dakhla Peninsula and is connected to the Atlantic Ocean. This means that the water in the lagoon is also affected by the tides:
At high tide, you have a standing area up to 300 m wide around the lagoon.
At low tide, this strip shrinks slightly, but can still be used thanks to 1 km of windward freedom. The ground is covered in fine sand. We still recommend neoprene shoes, as there are shell fragments hidden in the sand in some places. At low tide, this area is partially dry and you only have to walk a few meters further to the water's edge.
What our guests say
Based on 186 reviews
My kids had a great week learning to kite surf here and the team were fantastic. Friendly, professional, safety-conscious and thorough.
I took a 12-hour semi-private beginner kiteboarding course with my 10-year-old son, and it was a fantastic experience. All the staff were lovely, very helpful, kind, and flexible; it really made us want to continue kiteboarding! Our next holiday will be in El Gouna with KBC again! A big thank you to...
Friendly, proactive team, always ready to help. Good equipment. Thanks to Rida and his team!
KBC Dakhla is simply an exceptional place to learn and improve your kitesurfing skills. The team is passionate, knowledgeable, and incredibly welcoming: you immediately feel at ease, whether you're a beginner or an experienced kitesurfer. The spot, between a turquoise lagoon and constant wind, is...
Great stay with very pleasant and attentive staff!
Arrival
Arrival day
Daily
Direct flights
Some airlines offer direct flights to Dakhla from European cities such as Paris, Bordeaux, or Marseille (e.g., with Transavia or Air France) or Madrid (with Ryanair). Other cities are to follow. The flight time from France or Spain is approximately 3-4 hours.
It takes about 30 minutes by car to get from Dakhla Airport to the center and hotel.
Flight with a stopover
Dakhla Airport can be reached from Munich, Frankfurt, Switzerland, Austria, Amsterdam, and Brussels with Royal Air Maroc with a stopover in Casablanca or Marrakesh. Some flights go via Agadir or Marrakesh, which are also easily accessible from Europe (e.g. with Ryanair, EasyJet, or Wizz Air). From there, there are domestic flights to Dakhla Airport, which are well coordinated with international flights. The flight time from Central Europe is approximately 6-8 hours.
The transfer is included in the hotel price and you can book it directly through the hotel. The driver will be waiting for you at the exit of the arrivals hall. He will be holding a sign with your name on it. He will take you and your luggage or equipment safely to the hotel. Your transfer driver will take you to us in about 30 minutes in an air-conditioned car or minibus.
Hotel Dakhla Club
Your home away from home is the new, modern Dakhla Club Hotel, right on our kite spot. The hotel is located on the east side of the kite lagoon. It is integrated into the sand mountain, where it is protected from the wind and has a gorgeous view of the lagoon. You’ll discover that a kiting holiday in the desert can be quite luxurious as well. The hotel’s exclusive amenities – a large freshwater pool, hamam, massage and gym – will make your kite school/hotel package a unique experience on the lagoon.
Children from 0 to 3 stay free of charge with their parents.
The "Deluxe with sea view" and "Garden view" bungalows allow a maximum occupancy of 4 persons (3 adults and 1 child).
The "Comfort Bungalows" and "Medina Room" allow a maximum occupancy of 2 persons and a baby.
Information
The complex has 53 rooms. These include double rooms in standard or deluxe bungalows or single rooms in standard or deluxe bungalows. The hotel has a great offer for children: toddlers (0-4) live with their parents for free. Children (5-12) pay only 30%.
Please book "Service/Storage" for your own equipment, because the storage of your equipment in the room is not provided.
The deluxe bungalow (37m²) offers plenty of space for two to three adults or two adults and up to two children. It is even closer to the beach and has a third bed. Another extra bed is possible. Otherwise, the equipment corresponds to the standard bungalow. You book the bungalow as a double or a single room.
In the hotel you will find a professional massage practice. Our massage team, through targeted sports massages, prevents kinking and kinks. Relaxing full-body massages, professional foot reflexology, and soothing aromas can be booked comfortably on the spot. You can find even more relaxation in the hamam or in the small sauna of the hotel. These services are not included.
