Dakhla Postal Codes: 73000 | Oued Ed Dahab, Dakhla-Oued Ed-Dahab

Key Facts

Dakhla is a city and the capital of the Oued Ed-Dahab province in the southern region of Morocco. Located on a narrow peninsula of the Atlantic coast in the disputed territory of Western Sahara, Dakhla serves as the administrative and economic center for the Dakhla-Oued Ed-Dahab region. The city occupies a strategic position approximately 550 kilometers southwest of Laayoune and sits at the base of the Río de Oro peninsula, surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean on three sides. With an estimated population of around 106,000 people as of recent estimates, Dakhla covers an area of approximately 300 square kilometers and is divided into several urban districts and neighborhoods that comprise its municipal structure. The city's economy is primarily driven by fishing, tourism, and maritime activities, benefiting from its coastal location and the rich fishing grounds of the Atlantic. Dakhla is particularly renowned for its kitesurfing conditions, attracting water sports enthusiasts from around the world to its consistent winds and protected lagoon. As the capital of the province, it contains the main governmental institutions and serves as the hub for accessing postal code information and administrative services for the surrounding municipalities and rural areas within its jurisdiction.