Welcome to our kiting centre in Morocco: KBC Dakhla
Season: open year-round
Dakhla awaits you with a huge kite spot – ideal for beginners and sure to be windy: the wind stats promise 320 kiting days per year. The peninsula and lagoon, which separate us from the Atlantic, are a kitesurfer’s dream – and also the accompanying family members will enjoy a happy holiday and gorgeous activities after the kiting session.
At KBC Dakhla, you’ll find a cosily furnished bungalow complex with luxurious amenities including a freshwater pool, hamam and gym. And there’s always something going on at our beach bar in the afternoons and evenings. The kiting centre is centrally located—right next to the hotel, right on the spot. And it has everything you could wish for: professional instructors, the very latest in F-ONE equipment and the top quality you expect from KBC.
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Rida
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Kitesurfing instruction
beginners level
In our beginners’ course, you will learn the theoretical principles of kitesurfing and then practise the most important elements in a group of 2-6 learners. Our philosophy of sustainable training should enable each participant to use the kite and board independently – and above all, safely – after completing the course.
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Intermediate/ advanced level
Have you already completed a Basic Course? Then you’re all set for the next step: targeted training for the perfect water start and practical, safe riding technique.
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Private Training for 1 or 2
An experienced kite instructor is at your side or you and your training partner, who will bring you step by step and safely closer to your goal:
- Private training for kitesurfers of all levels
- Courses for kids (from age 10)
- Manoeuvres and freestyle tricks
- Introduction to waveboarding
- Introduction to foil kitesurfing
KBC Kitesurf Events
At a KBC Kiting Event you will spend a week under the professional guidance and coaching of our teaching team. These events are designed for all kitesurfers – from absolute beginners with no previous experience through intermediate and advanced levels – and include a varied social programme.
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Wingfoil Event
The wingfoil event for beginners: the KBC Wingfoil Event is all about wingfoiling and you can practise under supervision, get valuable tips and improve your technique. High-quality equipment from F-ONE is included.
6-day wingfoil event for beginners and intermediates.
Only on special dates.
Infos & Dates
Wingfoil Beginner Course
In 2-3 days, beginners learn wingfoiling step by step in theory and practice - in small groups with a maximum of 4 students per instructor.
5-hour wingfoil course for beginners.
Bookable at any time.
Wingfoil Beginner Course
Private Coaching
Would you like to learn wingfoiling or new tricks, but don't want to do it in a group? We offer individual training for all levels and riding technique in one-to-one supervision or in pairs.
Bookable at any time.
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Kitesurf Equipment
- 60 kites kites from F-ONE in all sizes from 5 m² to 14 m²
- 30 boards from F-ONE – all current F-ONE beginner, freestyle and surfboard models in all sizes
- Foil Kiteboards from F-ONE
- SUP-Boards
- Harnesses Seat harnesses (Prolimit and Mystic) and waist harnesses (Manera) in sizes XS to XL
- Neoprene suits (Prolimit and Mystic) in sizes XS to XXL
Reserve in advance to ensure that you always have the equipment you need even if you have to switch several times a day. A licence corresponding to VDWS licence level 4 is required in order to hire gear.
Rental fees & booking
Wingfoil Equipment Rental
At KBC Dakhla, you can rent first-class F-ONE wingfoil equipment from the centre directly at the kite beach. Book in advance and you will always have the right equipment, even if you have to change several times a day.
To rent, you need a licence that corresponds to the VDWS licence level 5.
Wingfoil Rental
Test & Buy
Would you like to buy your own equipment but aren't sure what to choose? We'll be happy to advise you! You can test kites and boards with us for 30 minutes free of charge.
We sell F-ONE kites, winfs and boards slightly used, in top condition, as well as new harnesses from MANERA. Talk to us - we will be happy to advise you!
Storage, Beach Use and Service
Storage
- Storage rooms directly at the spot with direct access to the pump station (compressor)
- Guest storage with comfortable storage boxes for your private kite equipment
- Event storage for groups
- Closed overnight
- Night watch service
- Changing rooms and lockers
Private Beach Use
- Compressor
- Launching and landing service by beach staff
- Lifeboat
- Board bath
- Hot water shower and toilets
- Use of the centre and sun terraces
Rescue Service
- The lifeboat will help you within minutes if you have a problem in the deep water. It will help you if you can no longer walk upwind, rescue your kite or board and help you with any deep water problems.
- The service fee includes 2 rescues per week per person.
Storage, Rescue & Service
All kitesurfers who kitesurf at the KBC kitesurfing beach register in advance at the reception. In return, they benefit from the use of the centre's complete infrastructure and service from arrival to departure.
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Kite Beach & spot
KBC Dakhla is a really convenient spot: the Centre lies directly on the kite lagoon and right at your Dakhla Club Hotel. From the Centre, it’s only a short walk to the water: 50 m (at high tide) or 140 m (at low tide). The 100 m² set-up area and the compressor are located here, which means you can start as soon as you’ve finished setting up and you’re only a few minutes away from the water. The spot itself is a lagoon – around 40 km long and 4 km wide – formed by the Dakhla peninsula, which extends into the Atlantic. Close to the bank, the water is flat. A small wind wave forms in the centre of the lagoon – perfect for practising directional jumps. At high tide, you have a standing range that extends up to 300 m all around the lagoon. At low tide, this strip is somewhat reduced, but can still be used thanks to the 1 km latitude to the windward side. The ground is extremely fine sand. Nonetheless, we recommend wearing neoprene shoes, since bits of shell are hidden at various points along the beach. At low tide, this area is partially dry and it’s just a few metres to the water’s edge.
In a northerly direction (windward), the spot is nearly boundless (1 km) and you can cruise without running out of space. All in all, it’s hard to picture a more perfect all-round spot for beginners, advanced or pro-level kitesurfers looking for smooth water. And if you’re a foil kitesurfer, the conditions couldn’t be better: near the water with a direct deep start, soft ground, sufficiently deep water and kilometre after kilometre of space in the lagoon.
Wave enthusiasts can head for the wave spots on the Atlantic side of the peninsula. Here, the wind blows constantly, side to side onshore and generally a few knots lower than inside the lagoon. Even in the summer, the break is over 2 m high and in the winter it can rise far higher than that. Ask at the Centre about excursions to the wave spots, and we will arrange a guided trip to ensure your safety in the waves.
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Station & Services
KBC Dakhla is situated right next to the hotel and on the kite beach – just 30 metres from the hotel reception desk. Our Centre has everything you need for a comfortable, safe kite holiday:
- Storage boxes for your personal kite gear
- A compressor in the large set-up area right at the Centre
- Our experienced beach staff are on hand to help you launch and land your kite.
- A life boat is ready to assist in the event that you run into difficulty in deep water.
- At the end of your holiday you can wash your kites with fresh water in our kite washing system and then let them dry.
- Free Wi-Fi
- Lockers for valuables
- Large changing cubicles
- Showers and toilets
- Our beach bar located directly at the Centre
- The sun terrace with sun loungers and chairs for an incomparable view of the kite spot
Rescueboat
The KBC Dakhla has its own rescue boat. During the opening hours of the KBC Dakhla it is staffed by our experienced lifeboat driver who will help you if you ever have a problem in deep water. The service is included in the product "Service & Storage" as well as in the course and rental price.
Activities
In addition to ideal kitesurfing conditions, KBC Dakhla also offers a great leisure programme with various options:
- Paddling through the lagoon with the SUP (from the KBC rental office)
- Relaxing in the hotel’s freshwater pool or in the hamam
- The hotel's sports program e.g. Bocce, Water Gymnastics, Aqua Cycling, Stretching, Bike Tours, Sunset Hikes and more
- Keeping fit in the hotel gym with professional equipment
- Here regular fitness and yoga classes take place (currently for a fee).
- Boat trip
- City tour to Dakhla
- Visit to the hot springs
We’ll be happy to advise you on-site.
Downwind Trip to the White Dune
Join the 20 km downwind trip, accompanied by 1-2 experienced guides to the "White Dune" of Dakhla. Brave kitesurfer dare to jump from the about 8 meter high dunes. Our all-wheel pickup will bring us back to the centre.
This trip is only available for advanced kitesurfer (VDWS level 5 or more). We won’t have a rescueboat with us, as the water is too shallow at some parts of the way. Downwind kitesurfing to the white dune requires high tide and wind from north, as the dune should be sourrounded by water. The excursion takes place from a minimum of 3 participants. It’s 35€ per person.
Trip "Wave Spot"
With our all-wheel pick-up truck, we drive about 25 min to Dakhla's Wellenspot. The waves are moderate and break clean on a sandy ground, so ideal for beginners in the wave, but also interesting for advanced kitesurfer. An experienced guide accompanies you and gives you tips for kitesurfing in the wave. At the Wellenspot the wind is tendencially somewhat less than at the lagoon. We only drive when there are 25 knots and more at our center. We need to check the hight of the waves before we leave to avoid surprises. The spot is a deepwater spot and we won’t have a rescueboat with us. So the excursion is only suitable for advanced kitesurfers (VDWS-level 5-6). It’s 35€ per person.
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Speedspot Dakhla
Join us in our four-wheel drive car (about 25 minutes) to the famous speed spot of Dakhla. Shallow water awaits you – ideal for practicing freestyle tricks or speeding.
The excursion takes place from a minimum of 5 participants. It’s only possible at lowtide and wind from north. The spot is a deepwater spot and we won’t have a rescueboat with us. So the prerequisite for participation is safe riding, relaunch, waterstart in deep water, selfrescue and at least VDWS kitesurf licence level 5. The group is accompanied by at least one kitesurf instructor. It’s 30€ per person.
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Trip "Surfing"
Join us with our all-wheel car to the wave spot (25 minutes). The waves are moderate and break clean, the ground is soft and sandy – ideal to learn surfing. We also recommend the tour to children. An experienced guide accompanies you and gives you tips for surfing. We offer the trip only on no-wind-days and once at least 3 participants are logged. It's 40 € per person. The surfboard rental is included. Please book on site.
Meals
For your KBC Dakhla holiday, you’ll be staying at the Dakhla Club Hotel. Your booking includes full board, and the hotel restaurant will serve you delicious local and international specialities three times a day. And in between, you can enjoy cool drinks at the beach bar, located right at the Centre.
Massage
The hotel also has a professional massage practice. Our massage team uses targeted sports massage to help prevent sore muscles after kiting and to relieve tension. Relaxing full body massages, professional foot reflexology and soothing aroma massages can be booked at the hotel. And for even more relaxation, visit the hotel’s hamam.
Hotel Dakhla Club.
Fitness
In addition to kite surfing, you can keep fit in the hotel's freshwater swimming pool or in the fitness room. The gym is equipped with professional equipment and is also available for free. Here regular fitness and yoga classes take place (currently for a fee). Here you have a wonderful view of the lagoon.
Hotel Dakhla Club
SUP rental
If you’re interested in stand up paddling, you can rent a board from us. The paddle and neoprene suit are included. Just ask at the reception desk or in the rental office. Simply contact the reception or the rental shop on site.
Checklist for KBC Dakhla
Don’t forget:
- Your passport. This must be valid for at least 6 months after the final day of travel.
- Swimwear
- Flip flops, beach sandals
- Sport sunglasses with a strap, preferably polarised
- Sun hat or cap
- Electrical adapters for European Type C and E plugs.
Things you’ll need but can rent or buy in Dakhla:
- Waterproof sunscreen, with a high SPF (the best are availablefrom Island Tribe)
- UV protection clothing, e.g. a Lycra shirt (from our shop) and board shorts
- Neoprene shoes (if you have them; otherwise, they can be rented or purchased in the shop when you arrive)
- Long, thin neoprene suit, a shorty in the summer
Things you can leave at home:
- Your kite pump – we have a compressor and hand-operated pump for all popular types of valve
We will be happy to answer any further questions you may have!
Wind, weather & tides
Wind Information
Dakhla is an absolute wind sensation and brings us fantastic winds all year round! The trade winds that travel between the Canaries and Cape Verde during the summer and winter sweep over Dakhla throughout the year. As a result, it’s almost constantly windy here – an average of 320 days at around 15-22 knots. The north-east trade winds blow sideshore from the right and are further accelerated by the mountains in the interior, because the wind is funnelled through them.
A pleasant, soothing maritime climate awaits you, relatively dry and not too hot.
high and low tide in the lagoon
The lagoon is around 40 km long and 4 km wide and is formed by the Dakhla peninsula, which extends into the Atlantic. For this reason, the water in the lagoon is also influenced by the tides:
At high tide, you have a standing range that extends up to 300 m all around the lagoon.
At low tide, this strip is somewhat reduced, but can still be used thanks to the 1 km latitude to the windward side. The ground is extremely fine sand. Nonetheless, we recommend wearing neoprene shoes, since bits of shell are hidden at various points along the beach. At low tide, this area is partially dry and it’s just a few metres to the water’s edge.
Arrival
Flight
Arrival Day
Daily
Flight
Dakhla Airport can be reached from Frankfurt, Switzerland, Austria, Amsterdam, and Brussels via Royal Air Maroc with a layover in Casablanca or Marrakesh. Some flights also connect through Agadir or Marrakesh, both of which are easily accessible from Europe (e.g., with Ryanair, EasyJet, or Wizz Air). From these cities, domestic flights to Dakhla Airport are well-coordinated with international arrivals.
Some airlines offer seasonal direct flights to Dakhla from European cities like Paris (e.g., with Transavia or Air France) or Madrid. Additional cities are expected to follow. The flight duration is approximately 6-8 hours.
The distance from Dakhla Airport to the center and hotel is about 40 km (a 40-minute drive).
Transfers
If you are staying at the Dakhla Club Hotel, the transfer service (a third-party provider) will be at the airport to collect you. The driver will wait for you at the Arrivals exit and will hold a sign with your name. He’ll transfer you and any kite gear you may have safely to the hotel. The journey takes around a half hour.
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.
Advice & Booking
Book kite services separately
You already know exactly which kite services you want to book?
Here you can quickly and easily book all services at KBC Dakhla directly.
Any questions? Ask the team.
KBC Dakhla
Do you have any questions about the centre, the spot and the activities on site?
Station Manager Rida and the team on site will gladly answer all your questions. They also have detailed insider knowledge about the region.
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