Place · Town centre
White Dune (Dune Blanche)Dune Blanche
A big sand dune that reaches the lagoon: go with a guide by 4x4 or boat, check the tide and the wind the day before, and carry water, sun protection and a hat.
Key facts
- Time on site
- 90–150 min
- p95 240 min
- Price
- about MAD 1,500–3,000 per vehicle
- adult, 2026 estimate
- Hours
- unknown
- Best time
- morning or late afternoon, tide permitting
- quietest window
- 28″ bags
- Painful
- Town centre: painful
- Getting there
- 4x4 with a guide, or a boat crossing arranged by a camp or licensed operator (confirm pickup point and return)
- Sand dune meets lagoon
- Guide and tide matter
- Half to full day
- Go morning or late afternoon, tide permitting
- Free entry
- Hard in a wheelchair
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Rules in force · 10Nine African countries on this site have no trip line bec…Sand on the pavements and no lifts in most shops
- Africa ↗When a route touches a yellow-fever country — even a transit of 12 hours or more — keep the original yellow card (ICVP) in your hand luggage; health desks and airlines can refuse boarding or entry without it.
- Africa ↗Nine African countries on this site have no trip line because governments advise against travel; several others have no-go regions. Read your government's advice for every country on the route before paying deposits.
- North Africa ↗Plan links between North African countries by air or by ferry via Europe; the only regularly usable land borders for visitors are Tunisia–Algeria and Morocco–Mauritania via Western Sahara.
- North Africa ↗Book Saharan nights (dunes, desert camps, oasis tours) between October and April; from May to September desert day temperatures regularly exceed 40 °C and many tours stop.
- Western Sahara ↗In practice, entry is through Morocco and Moroccan entry rules apply; check them for your passport before booking.
- Western Sahara ↗Stay on main roads west of the berm; the area around and east of it contains landmines and unexploded ordnance.
- Western Sahara ↗Expect frequent police checkpoints on the coastal road; carry your passport and copies.
- Dakhla peninsula ↗Book every transfer in advance: taxis to the camps are few and priced by distance.
- Dakhla ↗Sand on the pavements and no lifts in most shops: large bags go from the car to the door, never on a walk.
- Dakhla ↗Stay on paved roads and marked tracks: the interior and the area near the berm contain landmines and unexploded ordnance.
Map & directions
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Plan
Open now, what it costs, what to know, how long it takes
Go now?
hours and prices: check on the day- Open
- Hours not on file: check the official site.
- Crowds
Go morning or late afternoon, tide permitting
MonTueWedThuFriSatSunQuietest Mon–Fri · busiest Sat, Sun · desk estimate
- Tickets
- Adult: about MAD 1,500–3,000 per vehicle (2026 estimate)
- Time to spend
- 90–150 min · up to 240 min if you linger
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Time on site
Minimum
60min
Worthwhile
90min
Typical
150min
p95
240min
No gate: the trip depends on the tide, the wind and the guide's plan; confirm the day before.
Tickets & entry
- Where to buy
- No ticket needed.
- Photos
- No photographs of military sites or checkpoints on the way.
- What's closed
- Strong wind or high tidecheckBoats or 4x4 routes may be cancelled or shortened; ask the operator for the refund policy.
“Check” dates move year to year: confirm on the official page for your date.
| Ticket | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Half-day trip with a guide | about MAD 400–900 per person (2026 estimate) | Ask what is included: transport, water, lunch. |
| Private 4x4 with a driver | about MAD 1,500–3,000 per vehicle (2026 estimate) | Price by distance and time; check. |
On the ground
Getting in, crowds, and where to go if it does not work
Getting in
- Stop
- 4x4 with a guide, or a boat crossing arranged by a camp or licensed operator (confirm pickup point and return)
- Exit
- —
- Ticket
- free · official site
- Stairs
- sand dune climb; no stairs
- Shoes
- Shoes or sandals you can take off; hot sand by midday.
Crowds and switching
- Crowd clock
- Busiest at midday with tour groups and camp excursions; quieter in the early morning and late afternoon.
- Sensory load
- 3/5
- Exposure
- high
Bailouts
heat
Hotel café (shelter from the wind)
fatigue
Back to camp or town by the same route
Nearest rescue anchor: A — Main street café (field-verify)
Step-free check
- Step-free entrance: no · nosand dune climb; no stairs
- Lifts: no · no
- Accessible toilet: no · no
- Wheelchair: no · no
- Stroller: no · nopoor
Sand and a vehicle or boat step; not suitable for most wheelchair users.
Combine with
Walk the Town centre area · the cluster page has the walking order, rescue stops and after-dark notes
Best photo time today
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Red lines
- Stay on marked tracks and go only with a guide: the interior contains mines and unexploded ordnance.
- Do not drive off tracks in a rental car; sand tracks need a 4x4 and experience.
- Check the tide and the return time before you leave; a boat crossing can be cancelled by wind.
More on the groundRules on site · With kids
Rules on site
- tracks
- Stay on marked tracks; the guide chooses the route.
- litter
- Take rubbish back with you; the dune and shore are not serviced.
With kids
- with kids
- Fine for children who can sit still in a 4x4 or a boat and play on the sand; bring water, hats and shade.
- child price
- check
Deep dive
Questions, what is nearby, photos and sources
Questions and answers
Can I go alone?
Not sensibly. The tracks, the tide and the mines make a guide or a camp trip the safe way.
Checked 2026-09-29 · Voykit desk
How far is it?
Tens of kilometres from town by track or across the lagoon by boat; distances and times vary by operator (check).
Checked 2026-09-29 · Voykit desk
Nearby
Straight-line distance; walk time adds 30% for streets.
Sources
- officialMorocco National Tourist Office
- secondaryWikivoyage — Dakhla