A Southern Morocco Gem: Dakhla
The country of Morocco holds many different appeals for those who are adventurous, look for the exotic, or simply want the relaxation that a trip away from home can offer. With cities such as Fez, Marrakech, and Essaouira each having their own appeal, there is something to be said for seeing the smaller and more genuine parts of the country. One of these such places is Dakhla, Morocco.
While unassuming in nature as any other small town, Dakhla has quickly begun to take shape as its own larger town with over 30,000 native inhabitants and the gentle flowing of tourists who are beginning to visit this place. This place is often treated as though a pleasant place to get stranded in, but it is much more than that. This particular place has begun to find a style over the years and develop its own personality, and this makes it an ideal place to get away for a little while if taking a Morocco holiday.
The streets have no set arrangement, making it a very leisure setting. The houses are white everywhere, it seems, and there is an incredibly reserved and casual approach to the ocean that lies before the city. With the scenery alone and the relaxed atmosphere, Dakhla seems ideal; you can see the Sahrawi woman all over the town that are colorful and welcoming, making it even more appealing. This is the western part of the Sahara, so the people are naturally congenial, and as a guest you can be sure that you are always treated well.
There are a few attractions in and outside of the town, but they can easily take up a few days of your time spent there, including an old lighthouse that was constructed by the Spanish, hiking along the shores of the peninsula where Dakhla is located, as well as looking through the exciting and busy streets of the town itself.
Lighthouse
Almost always in sight if you visit Dahkla is the Spanish lighthouse, which is a bit of a trip outside of the town in a little cape that remains on the shores of the Atlantic. Ancient and grand, it is still standing proud and tall, a last remnant of the Spanish influence in Morocco. It is 240 steps high, so it is hard to miss. While it is quite a walk, and you will always find that you think it is shorter than it really is, this particular sight is not valuable solely for the architecture, as it is old and has not been restored. Instead, the sheer magnitude of the views that you are given of the scoping landscape will pay everything else off.
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