Preparing your stay

Your return transfers are free of charge. The drive from the airport to Heliophora takes about 45 to 50 minutes through the desert. Send us your flight times when you book, or message us on WhatsApp.

Not if you are coming to ride and relax. To explore the region, the White Dune or the desert on your own, a 4x4 is recommended: we can help you organise one.

At kilometre 28 on the El Argoub road, on the shore of the Dakhla lagoon, in southern Morocco.

Book online by choosing your dates, or contact us on WhatsApp or by email. Your booking is confirmed once we receive a deposit.

The balance is paid on site by card or in cash, or in advance by bank transfer. There is no online payment on the website.

Yes. All our rates include full board: breakfast, lunch and dinner.

The local currency is the Moroccan dirham (MAD). Keep some cash for spending in town and at the souk.

By choice, the rooms have no Wi-Fi. The restaurant and the work space have a good connection.

No. Purified drinking water is provided.

Yes. The shallow lagoon and sheltered setting suit families well. A room can accommodate one child under 15 with two adults.

Beachwear at the lodge and on the beach. In town and in the villages, slightly more covering clothes are appreciated, out of respect for Sahrawi culture.

Temperatures are mild all year round, usually between 22 and 28 °C. It is often windy: bring a windbreaker or a sweater for the evenings, and high-factor sun protection.

All levels. The flat, shallow water is ideal for beginners, and experienced riders find an exceptional playground.

Yes. Lessons are supervised by IKO and VDWS certified instructors, and a safety boat steps in if needed.

You can ride all year round in Dakhla. From March, the trade winds return and blow very steadily. In winter the wind is a little lighter and the Atlantic swell arrives, ideal for surfing.