Dakhla White Dune Tour
Description
The White Dune excursion is an unforgettable desert experience. Situated within a vast expanse of dunes, this particular dune stands out for its pristine color, creating a striking contrast to the surrounding landscape. The half-day 4x4 excursion in the White Desert offers an unforgettable adventure. You will explore spectacular landscapes, with endless sand dunes and unique rock formations. You will also have the opportunity to meet local nomads and learn about their traditional way of life. Prepare to be amazed by the natural beauty and diversity of this fascinating region. * The restaurant visit is only available for hotels in Dakhla city. * Drivers who speak French, English and Spanish are not always available.
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Itinerary
the white dune is the main attraction of Dakhla, which is a natural phenomenon made up of white sand by the wind corridors, in the very middle of the bay of Dakhla
The Asmae spring is a source of sulphurous water, full of minerals which rises to the surface at 38 degrees, we can make a water jet for 1.5 €
Talha Mar is an oyster park and restaurant at the same time where we can taste oysters and baked fish, facing the sea
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What's included
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The rest of the time is spent on a tour discovering the desert
Reviews(18)
It was an excellent tour, I enjoyed it a lot, they picked me up at my apartment, the guide was super friendly, professional, and made every effort to ensure I was as comfortable as possible, he played my own music, offered me water, put on the turban for me, took photos and videos, and gave me my time to explore and discover the surroundings with total freedom, at my own pace, without rush or conditions... And about the tour, first there was a stop at a beautiful spot where there were spectacular views, between desert, cliffs, dunes, and sea... Then we went to the Great White Dune, I climbed to the top, breathed, and meditated... I walked barefoot, dipped my feet in the sea water... And finally, he took me for a shower massage with a high-pressure hose with hot water full of minerals and sulfates (natural from the desert), very unique, but it left me completely relaxed, relieved a muscle tension, and my skin felt like a baby's. People who are scrupulous or have prejudices should refrain from this shower-massage (because as I repeat, it is somewhat unique and humble, from the desert culture)
Have a nice walk in the dunes With sidahmed who was very professional Thank you for all the information he provided
Very nice trip, everything was smooth, seen lot of nice places. Driver was very caring and car was super clean. Highly recommended
Punctual for hotel pick-up, friendly driver, superb of a white and the drive in the desert with photo stops were very good. Excursion to do.
We really enjoyed the excursion to the white dune. The place is amazing. The guide explained everything very well, he was very kind to us throughout the trip.
The highlight of the trip was honestly the driver. His English was great and we had some really nice conversations about his life, Dakhla, and the area. I was making vlogs and his commentary was invaluable and highly appreciated. However, the activity was not worth $100+. The ride to the white dune was really cool. The scenery was amazing and seeing people kite surf along the water was amazing. The white dune itself is impressive but…it’s just a sand dune. Don’t expect anything more. I walked up and down the dune and around the surrounding water and was engaged for about an hour but it loses its charm after that. The driver waited for me while I walked around and told me to take my time which was nice. The ride to the thermal spring was cool too, as we drove across vast expanses of sand. The thermal springs, however, were disappointing but I knew that beforehand anyway. It’s a small shack with a hose. When we were there, the attendant was not even there, which was fine by me because I wasn’t dressed to get wet anyway. What happens is they lay you down on a black mat and hose you down with high pressure hot water from a well 700 meters underground. The water contains a lot of minerals, particularly sulfur, which smells a bit unpleasant…kind of like boiled eggs. The experience is 15 dirham. Then we drove to Tahla Mar which is a seafood restaurant on the water. I ordered the grilled fish which was huge and really good, surrounded by grilled vegetables like onions, peppers, sweet potatoes, and tomatoes. The vibe was really cool, the food was good, and it was all 150 dirham ($15). Can’t complain about that one. The driver was also very patient and waited for me. I honestly didn’t have a bad time at all, especially since I did it solo and was vlogging the entire time. This is definitely better suited for groups if you aren’t vlogging and getting content like me. As a result, I don’t think this was worth the price I paid. It should cost around $60. $70 max, but not more than that.
Before making the excursion we recommend contacting the local company to specify the terms and demand the contract. We went without water, without turbans and we were not taken to a typical restaurant but back to the hotel. A great disappointment.
Gracias por tu feedback, lo del agua y el turbante ha sido un despiste nuestro, el restaurante mencionado esta ubicado en la entrada de Dakhla ciudad y vuestro hotel esta a 30 km de la ciudad, no se podia hacer ida y vuelta de 60 km, el restaurante esta incluido solo para hoteles ubicados en la ciudad de Dakhla. hemos ofrecido un descuento para otra excursion. sentimos lo ocurrido.
We spent a nice afternoon to the white thin with guide ahmed, spontaneous young man full of positivity, this tour we highly recommend.
From our first point of contact with Mouhssin to make the reservation to our pick up with Ahmed ,our driver and guide ,the service was excellent. Very kind,patient people ,nothing was a problem for them,the timings were spot on and the visit to the white dunes was so much fun ,easily done by young ones and old ones alike.
A pleasant visit A nice driver A comfortable car An unforgettable experience for us Thank you to the organizer who knew how to satisfy us
