Kitesurfing at La Tour d'Eole
For kitesurfers, the big draw at La Tour d'Eole is space. Around five kite schools now share the north end of the lagoon, while the watersports centre here is set far from all of them, so there's buckets of room on the water. The main spot is right in front of the centre. The lagoon is wide at this point, so when the wind gets up you'll get some chop.
The extra here is La Piscine, a tidal lagoon a short hop upwind. Roughly every second week, when the tides are biggest, it floods and the water is butter flat. It's not essential, but it's a nice bonus, and if your dates are flexible we'll line them up with it.
The wind blows all year, with December and January the quietest months at 60% reliability. With so much for non-kiters to do here, it's a good choice if you're travelling with a partner or family who don't kite, as long as they're happy somewhere remote.
La Tour D'eole In Dakhla
If you are looking for the best standard of accommodation, service and food, away from the sometimes crowded water in the other parts of the lagoon, La Tour D'Eole is it. Set in a remote location further South on Dakhla lagoon, you can feel the wildness of the Western Sahara here. Both on and off the water you will feel you have plenty of space here to relax and enjoy a genuine Western Sarah experience.
Due to the high standard, great facilities for those not participating in the sports (including daily Yoga), and multiple room types (including 3 and 4-bedroom family villas), this property works for all types of clients, including singles, couples, and families. The recently extended watersport centre offers the latest and newest Wing Foil, Kitesurfing and Windsurfing equipment from Duotone. The Beach Club area has elegant segregated 'chilling' areas with sun loungers, hot showers, storage lockers, and a fantastic lunch / BBQ service.
For super flat water Kitesurfing, there is a 2nd tidal lagoon (La Piscine), a short distance upwind of the main spot in front of the watersport centre. Even at low tide, there is often still enough water to kitesurf here, although, for the maximum effect, we can time your stay with the higher tides if you have date flexibility.
A special feature of the property is the food, which is exceptional, especially given the remote location. The room quality, especially the bedding, is also amazing. There is a nice pool in front of the main restaurant, as well as each of the 3 and 4-bedroom Pool Villas. Daily Yoga classes are free of charge.
The property is spread over three levels:
Top level: 3—and 4-bedroom pool villas (perfect for families or small groups) look out over the lagoon from a rear elevated position. The 4-bedroom villas can be booked as separate rooms consisting of a pool and sea view Classic Room, Duplex Prestige Suite, and Prestige Junior Suite.
Main Level: A 5-minute walk down a path (or a short electric buggy ride away) will take you to the main reception and restaurant area. At this level, you will also find private bungalows, most of which have direct sea views (upgrading to the 'first line' will guarantee an unobstructed sea view).
Beach Club and Watersports Centre: From reception, you can jump into an electric buggy to get down to the extensive watersport centre in just a couple of minutes.
The restaurant of La Tour D'Eole offers the best food in Dakhla (by a long way). Dakhla has an abundance of good products, such as top-quality fish, oysters, lobsters and products from small organic farms. The chef's mission is to carefully select products and bring out the very best in them. At lunch and dinner, enjoy fresh and healthy refined and always flavoursome cuisine. With refreshing gourmet cuisine, the restaurant at La Tour d'Eole showcases the best local products and colourful and delicious Moroccan culinary traditions.
Discover the hotel's wellness spaces, designed to make you feel great. A massage room offers relaxing, regenerating, and revitalizing treatments, while the yoga room has sweeping views of the lagoon. Various sessions are offered daily. The morning sessions are for toning and strengthening, while the late afternoon sessions allow you to recover from a day of sport.
The sunbathing area, with loungers and a swimming pool, is sheltered from the wind, next to the main restaurant.
You can also discover the White Dune with the excursion team. When you arrive by 4x4 to the site, you will trek around a majestic white sand dune overlooking the lagoon. You will then head to the Asnaa springs for a massage in hot, sulphur-rich waters. Thanks to its exceptional location in one of the best spots for water sports in the lagoon, La Tour d'Eole offers sporting excursions to suit all levels.