Still largely unknown to travelers, Dakhla has captivated the British daily The Times. Its lagoon, constant winds, desert and night sky make it, according to the newspaper, an exceptional destination for water sports and stays immersed in nature.
The United States wants to fund the deployment of a mobile forensic laboratory intended for Laâyoune, Dakhla and their surrounding areas. The U.S. call for proposals closes this Wednesday, September 9.
A delegation of senior US military officials visited the Dakhla Atlantique port. Washington is now openly emphasizing the site’s strategic importance and referring, alongside infrastructure and trade, to “shared security priorities” with Morocco.
SGTM enters the second half of 2026 with 34.8 billion dirhams in orders. The Moroccan construction giant is working in particular on the ports of Dakhla Atlantique, Nador West Med and Tanger Med, as well as on the future terminal at Casablanca’s Mohammed V Airport.
Dakhla and Nador West Med are already appearing on Brussels’ radar. The European Commission cites the two future Moroccan hubs among the ports that shipping companies could use to reduce their exposure to the European carbon market.
The express route Tiznit-Dakhla, named after Donald Trump, is already drawing fierce criticism in Spain. A Spanish media outlet sees it as a diplomatic operation designed to consolidate American support for Morocco on the Sahara .
Transavia is increasing its flights between Paris-Orly, Ouarzazate and Dakhla. The two Moroccan destinations will be served three times per week, with an additional frequency maintained until October 31 and likely to be renewed during winter.
More than 1,090 hectares are to be transformed into irrigated land in Dakhla. The project, based on seawater desalination and drip irrigation, plans to create 35 agricultural farms open to investors.
Ryanair dominates direct flights between Morocco and Spain . The Irish airline alone carries more passengers than all its competitors combined.
Once an undeniable strategic power, Spain is watching its maritime and diplomatic influence collapse. The state is gradually ceding geopolitical control of the Strait of Gibraltar to a Morocco experiencing full economic and port expansion.
The Agadir bypass highway is progressing. Preliminary geotechnical studies are nearing completion for this major 85-kilometer project. This new route aims to relieve congestion in the city and improve north-south traffic flow.
Washington is accelerating its maneuvers in North Africa to close the Western Sahara conflict . The United States is betting on economic development and Moroccan sovereignty to convince Algeria and the Polisario Front to accept a final agreement.