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Dakhla: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Dakhla is a city in the disputed territory of Western Sahara, and has been occupied by Morocco since 1979. It is the capital of the claimed Moroccan administrative region Dakhla-Oued Ed-Dahab.

Dakhla, Western Sahara · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Getting there and staying

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Safety and health

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Safety · official adviceour data as of Sep 22, 2026
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)Avoid parts of the countryPart of the country is off limits entirely.
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FCDO now advises against all travel to areas in Western Sahara within 40km North and West of 'the Berm' boundary line, including the city of Es Semara ('Warnings and insurance' page).

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice

Getting here

Airports, distances and public transport

Getting hereOurAirports (public domain)
Dakhla Airport VIL4.6 km from the centre
Nouadhibou International Airport NDB324 km from the centre
Tazadit Airport OUZ370 km from the centre
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