Search flights to Dakhla

Controlled by the Moroccan Kingdom, located in the Western Saharan Region, the city Dakhla is established on a narrow peninsula on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean. With a slightly arid climate, this city gets a yearly minimum of 40mm of rainfall. Dakhla is a highly suitable area for water sports, also attracts attention to its nature and ecology. Oyster farming in Dakhla is a traditional practice. The harvested oysters are first sent to restaurants in Marrakesh or Casablanca, then the rest is sold to residents of Dakhla, businesses and then to Europe.

The city’s main economic activities are made up of fishing and tourism. Dakhla, in the recent years, has become a center for water sports. The city is known for water sports like kitesurfing and windsurfing. Like most of Western Sahara Region, Dakhla and its surrounding is quite weak in terms of vegetation due to the Sahara Desert’s influence. On the other hand, despite the effects of the desert on the land, it is of an important location for the survival of some sea creatures and bird species. The Dakhla peninsula and Cintra Bay is an important wintering habitat for especially birds.

Dakhla, in terms of natural living space and water sports suitability, means a different travel experience for tourists. Dakhla air transport is provided through the Dakhla Airport. The airport is located in the city center and is only 5.5 km from the city. Istanbul-Dakhla flights or flights with one or more connections may take atleast 10 hours and 50 minutes.