DAKHLAH

At the mouth of the Rio de Oro, Dakhla was founded in 1884 by the Spanish. At the time, it was called Villa Cisneros. This small fishing port is the edge of a beautiful lagoon with turquoise waters. In addition to welcoming thousands of migratory birds including colonies of flamingos, the bay is home to the world's largest monk seal population. Its waters are frequented by rays and humpback dolphins. The grandiose Punta Sarga, at the southern end of the peninsula is the site recommended to observe them.
Funny occupations
sports camp
Considered by surfing champions as one of the most beautiful spots in the world, the place is ideal for all winter sports on the water ... but on the sand dunes! To feel one with nature, it is possible to sleep under tents khaïmats (traditional collective housing desert) in a surf camp. The shower water at 38 ° C sulphurous thermal spring Asmaa is to try: it is deemed excellent for the skin, respiratory disorders and bone. Lagoon Rio de Oro is also one of the most fishy areas in the world. The star of the place is croaker (called lean in France). Surf casting, ie by fishing feet at the edge of the water, it is possible to catch fish measuring up to 2 meters and weigh up to 80 kilos...

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