Dakhla South Bay – Activities & Excursions

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Spa, wellness & fitness

In an intimate, elegant, and welcoming setting, our South Bay Spa invites you to a true wellness break. Treat yourself to a unique moment to release tension, take care of yourself, and restore your inner energy.

Within a small, intimate, and elegant haven, the South Bay Spa offers a chance to relax your body and mind with a full menu of treatments, including a traditional hammam and massages! (Open to external guests, by reservation).
Dakhla South Bay has also designed a fully equipped fitness room with lagoon views, perfect for staying in shape even while traveling!
Open to our guests of all levels who wish to maintain their physical fitness during their stay, our dedicated space features state-of-the-art training equipment: stationary bike, elliptical, treadmill, and strength-training machines…

Yoga & fitness

Our fitness room with lagoon views is open 24/7, allowing you to take care of yourself at any time. Bikes, treadmills, strength-training machines, and a yoga area are at your disposal.

HATHA YOGA: Duration 1 hour
Individual Session: 600 MAD per person
Group Session: 200 MAD per person
BREATHING & MEDITATION: Duration 45 minutes
Individual Session: 400 MAD per person
Group Session: 200 MAD per person
FULL MOON YOGA: Duration 1 hour
Individual Session: 600 MAD
Group Session: 200 MAD per person
FITNESS COACHING: Duration 1 hour
Individual Session: 600 MAD
Group Session: 200 MAD per person

Yoga classes are available on request and by reservation at the reception.

Dining

Le Cactus Restaurant

Dakhla South Bay invites you to enjoy a meal in an extraordinary setting within its bright and elegant Le Cactus Restaurant.

Landscapes shaped by nature

Set off in a 4×4 to discover the vast, lunar-like landscapes of Dakhla! The Sahara Desert like you’ve never imagined, with rocky plateaus, dunes, and lagoon views!

Our guides will take you along the trails to explore the most breathtaking natural sites, whose majesty will undoubtedly leave you in awe. A desert unlike any other, shaped by the Atlantic winds and harmonized with the rhythms of Africa.

Climb the White Dune, cover yourself in clay on the hidden fine sandy beach of Dragon Island, or test your swing on a 9-hole golf course with stunning panoramic views… and much more.

Dakhla, a paradise
for watersports

An ideal destination for watersports thanks to the diversity of its spots (more than 6!) and the excellent weather conditions it offers all year round, Dakhla is a playground for beginners to advanced levels!

On the ocean side for wave riding or on the lagoon for flatwater fun, our affiliated Fanatic Centre watersports base offers lessons and rentals for surfing, kitesurfing, and windsurfing. Our certified instructors will create a personalized session plan tailored to your level for maximum enjoyment! For those seeking gentler experiences, stand-up paddleboarding and canoeing are also available from the hotel’s private beach!

Experiences & activities program 2025

EXCURSIONS
LAND ROVER EXPERIENCE – VINTAGE SAFARI & SANDBOARD
QUAD TOURS – SANDBOARD
BUGGY & SANDBOARD
ELECTRIC BIKE
WATER SPORTS & ACTIVITIES
HORSE RIDING

SHORT TOUR: Duration approx. 4 hours

The White Dune
A unique natural site just 30 minutes from Dakhla. A pristine sand dune extending into the lagoon, surrounded by turquoise waters and home to migratory birds such as flamingos. A magical setting where desert and ocean meet.

Asmae Spring
A natural hot and sulfurous spring where visitors can enjoy a jet massage and benefit from the therapeutic properties of this ancient water.

Talhamar Restaurant
This seafood restaurant offers fresh local dishes made from fish and shellfish, right by the water.

Note: drinks are not included in the excursion price and must be paid on site by the visitors.

Schedule (from the hotel): Departure at 10:00 AM, Return at 2:00 PM
Price: 800 MAD per 4x4 (capacity: 5 people)

MEDIUM TOUR: Duration approx. 5 hours

Porto Rico Beach
A peaceful haven south of Dakhla, with fine sand, clear waters, and wild landscapes where the desert meets the ocean. Ideal for swimming, relaxing, and enjoying timeless moments.

Imlili – the desert of a thousand natural pools: a unique site in the heart of the desert.
This area is famous for its "sebkhates," small freshwater and saltwater pools that host amazing wildlife: fish, plants, and birds.
A hidden gem revealing the richness of the Sahara.

Sahrawi Tea Break in the desert: A relaxing stop to enjoy Sahrawi tea in nature and take souvenir photos in traditional attire.

Schedule (from the hotel): Departure at 10:00 AM, Return at 3:00 PM
Price: 1,300 MAD per 4x4 (capacity: 5 people)

LONG TOUR: Duration approx. 7 hours

This tour combines the previous two circuits, including The White Dune, Imlili, Porto Rico Beach, Asmae Spring, and lunch at Talhamar.

Schedule (from the hotel): Departure at 10:00 AM, Return at 6:00 PM
Price: 1,600 MAD per 4x4 (capacity: 5 people)

Explore the desert landscapes in a Land Rover, the legendary vehicle of the desert, and enjoy an introduction to sandboarding.

DESERT SAFARI – Duration 2 hours

Desert landscapes and sandboarding

Price: 400 MAD per person
Transfer included

SUNSET SAFARI – Duration 2 hours 30

Ocean/desert landscapes and sandboarding

Price: 450 MAD per person

WHITE DUNE SAFARI – Duration 3 hours

The White Dune, 45-minute stop, and sandboarding

Price: 500 MAD per person

WHITE DUNE SAFARI AT SUNSET

Visit the White Dune at sunset, 45-minute stop, and sandboarding

Price: 600 MAD per person

Note: Each safari includes transport, water, soft drinks, and is guaranteed with a minimum of two participants.

Desert & Ocean Ride – Duration 1 Hour

This activity covers the lagoon, desert, and ocean.

Schedule (from the hotel): Departure at 4:00 PM, Return at 6:00 PM
Times above are indicative and can be adjusted on request, by reservation at the hotel reception.
Price: 400 MAD per person / 500 MAD for a duo quad

Sunset Ride – Duration 1h45

Excursion through Desert, Lagoon, and Ocean at sunset.

Price: 800 MAD per person / 1,000 MAD for a duo quad

White Dune & Desert Ride – Duration 2 Hours
(15-minute stop at the White Dune)

Price: 800 MAD per person / 1,000 MAD for a duo quad

Speed Spot & White Dune – Duration 3 Hours
(15-minute stop at the White Dune)

Price: 1,200 MAD per person / 1,500 MAD for a duo quad

Speed Spot & Desert Circuit: 1 Hour

Price: 800 MAD CF MOTO 800 cc (2 seats)
Price: 1,400 MAD Can-am 1000cc (2 seats)
Price: 2,000 MAD Can-am 1000cc (4 seats)

Sunset Circuit – Speed Spot, Desert & Ocean: 1h45

Price: 2,400 MAD Can-am 1000cc (2 seats)
Price: 3,000 MAD Can-am 1000cc (4 seats)

White Dune, Desert & Ocean Circuit: 2 Hours

Price: 2,400 MAD Can-am 1000cc (2 seats)
Price: 3,000 MAD Can-am 1000cc (4 seats)

Speed Spot, White Dune, Desert & Ocean Circuit: 3 Hours

Price: 3,400 MAD Can-am 1000cc (2 seats)
Price: 4,000 MAD Can-am 1000cc (4 seats)

ELECTRIC MOTORCYCLE: A unique experience in the dunes of Dakhla
100% electric, silent, zero CO2 emissions, suitable for all levels

Price: 900 MAD / 1-hour ride

Atlantic Circuit: Duration 1 Hour
Discover the Atlantic Ocean, its beaches, and cliffs.

Price: 350 MAD per person

Atlantic Sunset Ride: Duration 1 Hour
Enjoy the beautiful Dakhla sunsets.

Price: 400 MAD per person

Lagoon & Atlantic Circuit: Duration 2 Hours
Ride along the lagoon and the Atlantic Ocean.

Price: 600 MAD per person

Lagoon & Atlantic Sunset Circuit: Duration 2 Hours
Ride along the lagoon and Atlantic cliffs at sunset.

Price: 650 MAD per person

JET SKI

Rental:
1-hour session: 1,000 MAD
45-minute session: 800 MAD
30-minute session: 500 MAD
20-minute session: 400 MAD
15-minute session: 300 MAD

SCUBA DIVING

(Prices include diving equipment, photo/video capture, instructor, and transport)

Beginners (20-minute dive up to 6 meters depth, snorkeling)

Price: 750 MAD per person

Group +2 people: 600 MAD per person
Group +4 people: 500 MAD per person

Professional (50-minute dive up to 20 meters depth)

Price: 1,000 MAD per person

Group +2 people: 800 MAD per person
Group +4 people: 700 MAD per person

KITESURF, SURF & WINGFOIL: prices upon request