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Dakhla, Morocco

Souss-Massa · Morocco

Dakhla is a mid-size city in Souss-Massa, Morocco with a population of 55,618. Elevation: 272 ft (83 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

55,618 Population 755/sq mi density
272 ft Elevation 83 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
8.5 in Annual Rain
Africa / Casablanca Timezone

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About Dakhla

Dakhla

Agadir is a major city in Morocco, on the shore of the Atlantic Ocean near the foot of the Atlas Mountains, just north of the point where the Souss River flows into the ocean, and 509 kilometres (316 mi) south of Casablanca. Agadir is the capital of the Souss-Massa region and the seat of Agadir-Ida Ou Tanane Prefecture.

People

Population55,618
Density755/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain8.5 in/yr
Sunny Days321/yr
Elevation272 ft (83 m)
Population55,618
Population Density755 / sq mi
Elevation272 ft (83 m)
Coordinates30.4115°, -9.5534°
TimezoneAfrica/Casablanca
Country🇲🇦 Morocco
State / ProvinceSouss-Massa
Average Temperature65°F (18°C)
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation8.5 inches (215 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Dakhla

Dakhla is a mid-size city in Morocco (Souss-Massa) with a population of 55,618. The city sits at an elevation of 272 feet (83 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 57°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 8.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Casablanca.

Climate in Dakhla

Dakhla has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 242 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 35.3
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 40.3
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 26.6
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 24.2
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 4.0
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 0.4
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 0.3
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 0.3
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 1.5
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 20.4
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 43.1
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 45.1
Dakhla enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 321 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 8.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 272 feet.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average65.2°F
21% above Morocco avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days321 days/yr

Geography

Elevation272 ft (83 m)
Area73.6 sq mi (190.7 km²)
Population Density755/sq mi
Coordinates30.4115°N, 9.5534°W
TimezoneAfrica/Casablanca

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 8.5"
78% below Morocco avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 1.97"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.0 on Sep 30, 2023.

Sep 8, 2023 Al Haouz, Morocco M6.8 133 km
Sep 8, 2023 50 km WSW of Oukaïmedene, Morocco M4.9 134 km
Aug 31, 2014 65 km N of Taroudant, Morocco M4.8 103 km
Sep 14, 2023 52 km WSW of Oukaïmedene, Morocco M4.6 132 km
Feb 20, 2017 28 km SW of Agadir, Morocco M4.4 32 km
Jan 29, 2007 9 km NNE of Agadir, Morocco M4.4 10 km
Feb 28, 2009 42 km ESE of Essaouira, Morocco M4.2 106 km
Sep 13, 2023 62 km NE of Taroudant, Morocco M4.2 117 km
Sep 10, 2023 57 km WSW of Oukaïmedene, Morocco M4.2 129 km
Jan 29, 2015 13 km SSW of Agadir, Morocco M4.1 15 km
Jan 15, 2004 56 km NNE of Taroudant, Morocco M4.1 102 km
Aug 2, 2007 66 km E of Essaouira, Morocco M4.0 128 km
Sep 12, 2023 60 km WSW of Oukaïmedene, Morocco M4.0 125 km
Sep 30, 2023 59 km WSW of Oukaïmedene, Morocco M4.0 125 km
Apr 5, 1992 21 km WSW of Taghazout, Morocco M3.7 36 km
Oct 24, 1993 77 km N of Taroudant, Morocco M2.9 100 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 59°F (15°C) 1.3 in
March 62°F (17°C) 1.0 in
April 64°F (18°C) 0.7 in
May 66°F (19°C) 0.2 in
June 69°F (21°C) 0.1 in
July 72°F (22°C) 0.0 in
August 73°F (23°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
September 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in
October 68°F (20°C) 0.6 in
November 63°F (17°C) 1.0 in
December 58°F (14°C) 2.0 in Wettest

Dakhla has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 57°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 8.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.0") and August the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Dakhla

51+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ecole AL IZDIHAR
Ecole IBN BATTOUTA
Lycée ANOUAL
Lycée ZERKTOUNI
Ecole ABDELMAJID BEN JALLOUN
Ecole ANNAJAH
Collège 20 AOUT
Ecole ANNASR
Ecole AL FATH
Ecole AL MAGHRIB AL KABIR
Ecole AL FARABI
Ecole AL FARAH
Collège AL INBIAAT
école Al Massira
Ecole AL ADARISSA
Collège Al Khalil
Ecole AL MARINYINE
SS MSIGUINA IGHIL OUDARDOR
college AL QODS
Ecole ABDELAZIZ AL MASSI
Ecole HAY MOHAMMADI
ECOLE AL ATLAS
Collège MEHDI BNOU TOUMERT
Groupe scolaire Denis Diderot
Lycée Al Majd
مدرسة ايت تاووكت
Lycée Ajdir
أزيار
لي جون طالون
ابن سينا
محمد السادس للنهوض بالتعليم الأولي
بيير باشوليي
ابن سينا
الثانوية التأهيلية الگرگرات
الثانوية الاعدادية أسايس
Collège Abdel Ali Benchekroun
OFPPT Hotelerie et Restauration, Agadir
Collège IBN AL HAYTHAM
Ecole Ouad El-Makhazin
Anglosphere
Ecole AL MOUJAHIDINE
Ecole IBN HANBAL
إعدادية الفضية
مدرسة شاعر الحمراء
Ecole ASSALAM
Institution Al Inssane Privó
Ecole Privée Mounib
Institution Al Inbiaat Prive
Collège Ahmed Chawqi
École Atahir Ifrani
Lycée aby laabass sebty
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Radio Stations near Dakhla

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Plus Agadir FM 92.4 MP3
radio yan plus al amazighia en direct, music arabe MP3
achkid fm music arabe MP3

Museums in Dakhla

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
La Médina d'Agadir
Musée de Géologie
Museum of Amazigh Culture

Libraries in Dakhla

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
bibliothèque0.0
Bibliotheque municipale0.0
Bibliotheque municipale0.0
Complexe culturel Mohamed Jamal Addorra0.0
Complexe culturel Mohamed Jamal Addorra0.0

Farmers Markets in Dakhla

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Brocante سوق السلع المستعملة
Carrefour Market
Carrefour Market
Fish market
fish market Almassira
Kaoba Agadir
Kaoba Agadir
Kasbat souss
Kasbat souss
Marché aux Poissons
Marché Couvert de Biougra
Marché Couvert de Biougra
Marché d'Anza du mercredi سوق أربعاء أنزا
Marché de Biougra [Vétements, Bijoux]
Marché de Charaf
Marché de Mardi ⵙⵓⵇ ⵏ ⵜⵍⴰⵜⴰ سوق الثلاثاء سوق الثلاثاء
Marché des Poissons
Marché Hebdomadaire de Biougra [Lundi]
Marché Municipal
Souk
Souk Al Massira
Souk el-Khemis سوق الخميس
Souq El Had
The wholesale market for vegetables and fruits
Tuesday Market
السوق النموذجي
السوق اليومي عمر الخيام
سوق
سوق الحرية
سوق السلع المستعملة
سوق القرب تدارت
سوق المتلاشيات
سوق المواشي

Hotels in Dakhla

5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ALHAMRA
Dar Agadir
Hotel Tilado
La Porte Des Etoiles
Résidence Étudiante La Teranga

Restaurants in Dakhla

21 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

115 Chaw Food
3P Chicken-Pops
Ait Wadrim
Beldi Cook
Boba Cafe
Bocadillo House
Café Sabor Arte
Espace Alpha : Restaurant & Snack
Happy Friends
Jus Bab Salam
Le petit pêcheur
Le Petit Pêcheur
M33 Pizzeria
MISTER COOK
O'wayss
Restaurant Souss Fish
Sodivias
Yammi Salade
عصير اسكلو
مطعم الرباطي
مطعم فريندز

Cafes in Dakhla

18 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café Aslal
Café Bouham
Café Euromed
Cafe Grumium
Café Lardoise
Café Nk'ha
Cafe Rayan
Café Tanmirt
Jnane Fruits
la crèche
Med Coffee
NOUVION (wifi only inside, code:20202020)
PICK NICK
Yours Cafe
مقهى إيليغ
مقهى الحي المحمدي
مقهى الركن الهادئ
مقهى هارموني

Cinemas in Dakhla

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cinerji Agadir

Theme Parks in Dakhla

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Xtreme Park

Clinics in Dakhla

4 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clinic Ibn Sina
MA #6341846586
pratic fatima
pratic fatima

Veterinaries in Dakhla

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cabinet Veterinaire

Bus Stations in Dakhla

6 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Agadir Bus Station
CTM bus station
Gare Routiere
STCR Voyageur Agadir
Supratours
اغير اودرضور

Gas Stations in Dakhla

9 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Afriquia
MA #416315275
MA #591033257
MA #591051299
MA #592119782
Petrom
Petromin Oils
Petromin Oils
TotalEnergies

Banks in Dakhla

11 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aga 999
Attijariwafa Bank - Agence Essalam Expansion
Bank of Africa ⵍⴱⴰⵏⴽ ⵏ ⴰⴼⵔⵉⵇⵢⴰ بنك أفريقيا
Bank of Africa ⵍⴱⴰⵏⴽ ⵏ ⴰⴼⵔⵉⵇⵢⴰ بنك أفريقيا
Bank of Africa ⵍⴱⴰⵏⴽ ⵏ ⴰⴼⵔⵉⵇⵢⴰ بنك أفريقيا
Canal M تحويل الأموال كنال إم
CIH Bank
CIH Bank
Saham Bank سهام بنك
WafaCash
البنك المغربي للتجارة والصناعة

Shopping Malls in Dakhla

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Marjane

Gyms in Dakhla

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Moov up
Moov'up

Stadiums & Teams in Dakhla

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Dakhla

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Al Massira AirportAGALarge Airport
Inezgane AirportSmall Airport
Taroudant AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Dakhla

5 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Agadir Al Fiddia
Agadir El Khiam
Agadir Hay Dakhla
Bensergao
Post Agadir Hay Essalam

Churches & Religious Organizations in Dakhla

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Abdullah bin Abbas Mosque
Mosquée Abou Bakr Asidik
Mosquée Al Imam Malik
Mosquée Annour
Mosquée Badr مسجد بدر
mosquée Omar Iben Alkhattab
Mosquée Saâda مسجد السعادة
Mosquée Sidi Youssef
مسجد عمر بن عبد العزيز

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Casablanca
Elevation
74 m (243 ft)
Area
53,789.0 km² (20,762.6 mi²)
Founded
1505
Postal Code
80000
Mayor
Aziz Akhannouch
Website
agadir.ma
Twinned With
Douala, Miami, Montreuil, Nantes, Oakland, Olhão, Pleven, Shiraz, Stavanger

Things to See Near Dakhla

5 places within 15 km

⚱️ Archaeological Sites (1)
  • • Geopark
⛰️ Peaks (2)
  • • 813
  • • El Gouz
🏛️ Ruins (1)
  • • Kasbah Agadir Oufellah
🌄 Viewpoints (1)
  • • Agadir Oufellah

🇲🇦 About Morocco

Capital Rabat
Population 36,029,138
Area 446,550 km²
GDP (USD) $146,036,093,667
GDP per capita $3,814
HDI 0.698
Life expectancy 75.3 years
Internet users 91.0%
Urban population 62.7%
Currency MAD (Dirham)
Languages Arabic, Berber
Calling code +212
TLD .ma
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Morocco

10 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Ras l' âm
Jan 11 Proclamation of Independence Takdim watikat al-istiqlal
Jan 14 Amazigh New Year Id Yennayer
May 1 Labour Day Eid Ash-Shughl
Jul 30 Enthronement Eid Al-Ârch
Aug 14 Zikra Oued Ed-Dahab Oued Ed-Dahab Day
Aug 20 Revolution of the King and the People Thawrat al malik wa shâab
Aug 21 Youth Day Eid Al Chabab
Nov 6 Green March Eid Al Massira Al Khadra
Nov 18 Independence Day Eid Al Istiqulal

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dakhla

What is the population of Dakhla?

Dakhla has a population of 55,618 residents and is located in Morocco. The population density is 755 people per square mile, spread across 73.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Dakhla?

Dakhla enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 57°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 321 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 8.5 inches.

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