Dakhla-Oued Eddahab region is rapidly transforming into a major economic and logistical hub, advancing King Mohammed VI’s vision of a prosperous Moroccan Sahara integrated with its African environment through substantial infrastructure investments and strategic positioning.
The Atlantic Port of Dakhla, currently 45 percent complete with delivery scheduled for early 2029, anchors this transformation. This mega-project aims to establish Dakhla as a premier maritime platform connecting Africa to global markets, reinforcing Morocco’s role as a continental gateway. Complementing port development, the region’s seawater desalination plant has reached 70 percent completion, powered entirely by wind energy to supply drinking water and irrigate 5,200 hectares in the Bir Anzarane agricultural zone.
Transportation infrastructure advances include the near-complete Tiznit-Dakhla highway, representing a 10 billion dirham investment strengthening economic and human exchanges between Morocco and Africa. The supplementary Dakhla-Guerguerat route, linking Morocco to Mauritania, progresses steadily toward imminent opening. Urban restructuring has modernized Dakhla’s road networks, water systems, public lighting, and recreational spaces, creating a contemporary city framework supporting regional ambitions.
Healthcare expansion features Mohammed VI University of Health Sciences, Dakhla International Clinic, and five urban and rural health centers in Oued Eddahab province. The upcoming Mohammed VI International University Hospital Complex will further strengthen medical services for southern populations.
Dakhla has successfully positioned itself as an international conference destination, hosting diplomatic, economic, and cultural forums throughout 2025 that convene global leaders discussing sustainable development and Africa’s future. The region maintains its reputation as a water sports paradise, organizing major competitions including the Dakhla Downwind Challenge, Intercontinental Padel Cup, and Kitesurf World Cup, attracting thousands of athletes and investors annually while cementing its dual identity as economic hub and tourism destination.
