Many are asking how to get to this remote paradise. Thus, in this article we hope to answer many questions about flying by plane, coming by bus and driving by car to Dakhla.
FLIGHTS
- from Europe
There are no direct flights to Dakhla for now. However, from Europe you can fly to Casablanca or Agadir and then to Dakhla. Most international airlines offer flights to Casablanca and Agadir from Frankfurt, Berlin, London, Paris, Milan and Amsterdam. Alternatively, you can simply book charter/connecting flights from Europe to Dakhla with Royal Air Maroc (RAM). Royal Air Maroc is the only airline that offers flights to Dakhla with 7 flights a week. All of the flights are in the late afternoon or evening. Moreover, there are regular flights from/to Las Palmas, Gran Canaria with CanaryFly, but they are only seasonal.
New! Recently a Dutch low-cost airline Transavia announced that they are launching direct flights from Paris to Dakhla in November 2017.
If you want to get a great deal you should always book flights in advance. And yes, it’s possible to come here for less than €300!!
- from USA
There are direct flights to Casablanca operated by RAM from New York, Washington and Montréal. From there you can take a flight to Dakhla with RAM.
Baggage allowance flying with Royal Air Maroc:
Hand luggage:
- One piece is allowed, with maximum dimensions of 115 cm, weighing up to 10kg to take on board.
Checked in luggage:
- Economy Class passengers are allowed two bags weighing up to 23kg
- Premium/Business Class passengers are allowed three bags weighing up to 32kgeach.
KITESURFING EQUIPMENT:
For those who wish to bring their kitesurfing equipment, a 23kg kite board measuring up to 220x40x40cm is free of charge. However, if you are carrying a surfboard or windsurfing equipment you will have to pay for it and the prices are as written below.
