Dakhla at lagoon pace: city, shores and Imlili

Your itinerary

A broad first introduction to Dakhla that separates the city, lagoon, Atlantic shore and an optional inland wetland outing. Choose a few places well rather than treating every activity as part of one excursion.

Choose your visits

Use this suggested order to build your own trip. Assign days around the opening arrangements, travel connections and visits you choose. No visit duration or transfer time is assumed.

Stop 1: Dakhla city

Settle in, take a public-street walk and choose a seafood meal. Compare the city address with any lagoon accommodation before planning transfers.

Stop 2: Dakhla Lagoon

Choose one focus: an arranged lesson, a lawful shore visit or wildlife observation. Each needs an actual meeting point and conditions suited to the activity.

Stop 3: Foum El Bouir

Optional visit. Move to the Atlantic side for a shore walk or separately confirmed surf activity. Ocean conditions differ from those of the lagoon.

Stop 4: Imlili wetland

Optional inland outing. Confirm lawful access, the road approach, vehicle and return arrangements locally. Observe the pools and wildlife without disturbing them.

Stop 5: Dakhla city

Return with time for a meal, rest and onward travel. Leave the inland outing out if access or the road plan is unsuitable.

Make the trip work

The oyster guide distinguishes a restaurant meal from access to production facilities. No lessons, meals, farm visits or transport are included.

Choose a different trip

For a narrower focus, choose beginner lagoon learning, bird habitats or Imlili and Aousserd.