In Dakhla, most camps are built for kitesurfing first, on the lagoon. For surfing, the choice is smaller: a few schools set up in front of the waves at Foum Labouir, guides who take you to the spots by 4×4, and ecolodges at the tip of the peninsula, facing La Sarga. We compared 4 places for a surf trip in Dakhla: what is included, the budget and who each one suits.
In short: choosing your surf camp in Dakhla
| Budget | From €30 for a group lesson to about €1,000 a week with full-board accommodation and coaching, excluding flights |
| Where to stay | In town or by the lagoon to be close to the schools, or at La Sarga, in the south of the peninsula, to be right in front of the wave |
| Best season | October to April, with the winter swells |
| Level | All levels: Foum Labouir on small swells to start, La Sarga and Arish to progress |
| Getting there | Direct flight from Paris (about 4 h 45) or via Casablanca |
Dakhla town or La Sarga: where to choose your surf camp?
The places in Dakhla are split between the town, close to Foum Labouir, and the southern tip of the peninsula, at La Sarga.
In town: schools close to the waves
The surf schools are set up in front of Foum Labouir, the right-hander closest to town. You stay wherever you like, in town or by the lagoon, and the school picks you up. It is the most flexible and cheapest option, ideal if you also want to try kitesurfing on the lagoon.
At La Sarga: sleep in front of the wave
At the southern tip of the peninsula, the ecolodges sit along the long right-hander of La Sarga, far from everything. You surf a few steps from the lodge, but access is by dirt track and the budget is higher.
How to choose your surf camp in Dakhla
What a package includes
- Surf lessons: group, semi-private or private, in sessions of 1 to 2 hours
- Transport to the spots by 4×4: often included in the lessons
- Equipment: board and wetsuit, included in the lessons or for rent
- Accommodation and meals: only in all-inclusive stays or at an ecolodge
- Airport transfer: included in some packages, check before booking
The wind changes everything
Dakhla is one of the windiest towns in Morocco. A good camp takes you surfing early in the morning, before the trade wind picks up, and chooses the spot of the day according to the swell.
The budget for a surf camp in Dakhla
With a school in town, expect about €110 for 5 group lessons, equipment and transport included, plus your accommodation. At an ecolodge in La Sarga, with full board and a coaching programme, the budget goes over €1,000 a week (excluding flights). All prices come from the official websites (October 2026).
| Place | Location | Levels | Included | Budget (excluding flights) | Google rating (Oct. 2026) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XcelSurf Dakhla | Foum Labouir | All levels, from age 3 | 2-hour lessons, equipment, 4×4 transport | €30 per group lesson, €110 for 5 lessons; 7-night stay on request | 5.0/5 (376 reviews) |
| YasSurf Dakhla | Foum Labouir | All levels | Group, semi-private or private lessons | From €40 a day in a group, €70 private | 5.0/5 (385 reviews) |
| Dakhla Surf Travel | Dakhla and 4×4 trips | Depends on the package | Surf guiding or lessons, with accommodation (in town, lagoon view or nomad camp) | $990 to $1,690 for 6 days | 5.0/5 (44 reviews) |
| Ocean Vagabond Lassarga | La Sarga | Mostly intermediate and advanced | Full-board ecolodge, airport transfer, yoga; surf lessons extra | From €85 a night in a tent; 6-day coaching from €500 | 4.4/5 (202 reviews) |
Our selection of 4 places to surf in Dakhla
XcelSurf Dakhla: the Foum Labouir school, for all levels
Who is it for? Beginners and improvers staying in town or by the lagoon.
The school teaches in front of Foum Labouir, with groups of 5 students at most per instructor. Sessions last 2 hours and include the board, the wetsuit and 4×4 transport to the spot (a €5 supplement applies from Dakhla, €15 from the lagoon). It also offers an all-inclusive stay of 8 days and 7 nights, with desert excursions, price on request.
Budget: €30 per group lesson, €110 for 5 lessons; €55 for a private lesson.
YasSurf Dakhla: the local school, from group to private
Who is it for? Surfers who want flexible lessons, from the first take-off to guided surfing on the spots.
YasSurf is a local surf school set up in front of Foum Labouir, which also surfs at Pointe de l’Or. It offers three options: group lessons to learn the basics, semi-private to work on your turns, and private with guiding on the spots and transfer from your hotel. It does not sell stays with accommodation: you book your own place to stay.
Budget: from €40 a day in a group, €50 semi-private, €70 private.
Dakhla Surf Travel: the surf guide, to explore the spots
Who is it for? Surfers who want to discover the most remote spots, such as Arish and La Sarga.
Dakhla Surf Travel runs surf guiding, lessons and 4×4 trips to Arish, La Sarga and Pointe de l’Or. Its 6-day packages combine surfing with accommodation in town, with a lagoon view or in a nomad camp. The website does not detail what is included: ask before booking.
Budget: $990 to $1,690 for 6 days depending on the accommodation and the package (guiding or lessons). Day trips: €80 to La Sarga, €150 to Arish (up to 5 people).
Ocean Vagabond Lassarga: the ecolodge facing La Sarga
Who is it for? Intermediate and advanced surfers who want to stay in front of the wave.
Ocean Vagabond has built an ecolodge on stilts at La Sarga, at the southern tip of the peninsula: solar power, dry toilets, tents and bungalows. Full board, the airport transfer and a yoga class every morning are included. Surfing is extra: 1-hour private lesson from €65, 6-day coaching programme from €500, equipment rental from €33. Its Google rating (4.4/5) is slightly below our usual minimum, but it is one of the few places set right in front of La Sarga.
Budget: from €85 a night in a tent, full board included; expect about €1,000 a week with coaching (excluding flights).
Where to surf during your stay in Dakhla
The schools choose the spot of the day according to the swell and the wind. Foum Labouir is the closest to town and the easiest on small swells. La Sarga offers a very long right-hander at the southern tip of the peninsula. Arish, about 60 km to the north, is a gentle wave to progress on. For everything else, read our Dakhla surf guide. Still hesitating between towns? Compare with our surf camps in Taghazout, Imsouane and Essaouira, or read our guide to surf camps in Morocco.
FAQ: surf camp in Dakhla
With a school in town, expect about €30 per group lesson, equipment and transport included, plus your accommodation. At an ecolodge in La Sarga, with full board and coaching, the budget goes over €1,000 a week (excluding flights).
Yes. Foum Labouir, close to town, is easy on small swells, and the schools take beginners in small groups.
In town or by the lagoon if you take lessons with a school, or at La Sarga if you want to sleep in front of the wave.
From October to April, with the winter swells. In summer the wind is strong and Dakhla becomes mostly a kitesurfing spot.
Prices may change: always check on the school or camp website before booking.
Sources: XcelSurf Dakhla, YasSurf, Dakhla Surf Travel, Ocean Vagabond, Google Maps. Photos: Aurélie Leclercq.
