'''Ad Dakhla''' (Dakhla) is a city in southern Western Sahara.

Get in

Air

There is an airport with almost daily flights from/to Casablanca.

Bus

There are a few buses daily from as far away as Casablanca and Marrakech. Buses are run by CTM, Supratours and Satas. There are no regional operators.

Car

There is only one road running south for Laayoune, Dakhla is well signposted.

Get around

The city centre is small enough to navigate on foot. Should you want to head further out, petits taxis are abound and are metered.

Get out

North

Ticket for any bus heading north can be bought at the corresponding agency, they all have offices around the town centre (Satas is a bit further south).

South

There is no regular public transport running south to Mauritania, but finding a lift is usually not a problem. You can try to get a lift from overlanders (ask around at the camping) or catch a ride with the Mauritanian traders, who gather on a lot opposite from the first police checkpoint north of Dakhla (take a petit taxi to get there for about 15Dh, or walk the 7km). The going rate is 250Dh for a ''car'' (a minivan) or 350Dh for a Mercedes.

See

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    Do

    There are windsurfing and quad driving opportunities north of Dakhla. Inquire locally.

    Buy

    Eat

    Drink

  • Sahara Regent Hotel. Drink bottled beers on the roof, and watch the sunset over Dakhla.

    Sleep

    There are plenty of budget hotels clustered around the city centre. Due to military presence, most only have twin rooms and you will pay almost the same price if you are alone. Twin rooms usually cost 60Dh. Prices, as always, are negotiable.

    The only top end option is the Sahara Regent Hotel.

    There are a few campings by the road to the north of Dakhla. Camping Moussafir is a popular spot with overlanders, and is located just south of the first checkpoint out of town.