Kitesurfers manoeuvre their kites at Dakhla beach in Morocco-administered Western Sahara. AFP
In the heart of disputed Western Sahara, a former garrison town has become an unlikely tourist magnet after kitesurfers discovered the windswept desert coast on the Atlantic is perfect for their sport. AFP
The city has ideal conditions for kitesurfers year-round, but optimum months are between April to September, with the highest winds in July and August. AFP
'There is nothing other than sun, wind and waves [in Dakhla],' says kitesurfer Rachid Roussafi. AFP
There are 25 flights a week to Dakhla Airport, including ones from Europe. AFP
Tourist numbers have jumped from 25,000 in 2010 to 100,000 today, according to regional politician, Mohamed Cherif. AFP
A kitesurfer at sunset. AFP
Kitesurfers manoeuvre their kites at Dakhla beach in Morocco-administered Western Sahara. AFP
In the heart of disputed Western Sahara, a former garrison town has become an unlikely tourist magnet after kitesurfers discovered the windswept desert coast on the Atlantic is perfect for their sport. AFP
The city has ideal conditions for kitesurfers year-round, but optimum months are between April to September, with the highest winds in July and August. AFP
'There is nothing other than sun, wind and waves [in Dakhla],' says kitesurfer Rachid Roussafi. AFP
There are 25 flights a week to Dakhla Airport, including ones from Europe. AFP
Tourist numbers have jumped from 25,000 in 2010 to 100,000 today, according to regional politician, Mohamed Cherif. AFP
A kitesurfer at sunset. AFP
Making waves: Morocco's Dakhla is a kitesurfing hotspot - in pictures
The North African city has become a popular destination for those who enjoy the water sport
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