Kitesurfing in Dakhla – Riding at the Edge of the Desert
Supervised kitesurfing lessons at the world-renowned spot of the Dakhla lagoon.
Morocco2 to 3 h a dayEasy
Best time
March – May · Sept – Nov
Currency
MAD
Climate
Semi-arid
Flight
3h30
Language
Arabic & French
The Dakhla lagoon is one of the most renowned kitesurfing spots in the world: shallow water for kilometres, steady wind, almost no obstacles and a long sand beach that makes rigging easy. Conditions like these rarely come together in one place.
For a complete beginner, the first sessions cover wind theory, flying the kite on land and then in the water, control of the wind window and the first water starts. Sessions usually run two to three hours a day, adjusted to the wind and the tide.
For riders already holding their first tacks, the coaching turns to going upwind, transitions, first jumps and power management. Lessons come semi-private, with personal attention, or fully private on request for coaching devoted entirely to your progression.
Highlights
A world-renowned spot
Shallow water, no obstacles
A dedicated learning zone
Two to three hours a day
Daily briefing and debrief
What's included
Kite, board, harness, helmet and vest
Neoprene wetsuit
Certified instructors, coaching by radio or in semi-autonomy
Itinerary
- 1
Level check
Goals and experience, to shape the programme.
- 2
Wind theory
The wind window and flying the kite on land.
- 3
Flying in the water
First moves in a marked-off zone, away from the experienced riders.
- 4
Waterstarts
The first starts, then going upwind for those who can hold a tack.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before departure.
Local partner
Globeasy local partnerDakhla
Runs the excursion on the ground
Surf and kitesurf school on the Westpoint, Lassarga and lagoon spots.
