In March 2015, the city of Dakhla hosted the kitesurfing world championship under the high patronage of HM King Mohammed VI.
In 2015, the city of Dakhla confirmed its position as a global destination favoured by board sports enthusiasts, after brilliantly hosting the kitesurfing world championship competitions.
In March 2015, Dakhla hosted the kitesurfing world championship under the high patronage of HM King Mohammed VI, renamed the Prince Moulay El Hassan Kiteboarding Grand Prix, with the participation of 122 competitors from 28 nationalities. Capitalising on its appeal and natural potential, the city has established itself as the world capital of board sports.
Indeed, thanks to the experience now established in terms of organisation, Morocco has fostered the emergence of new sporting disciplines in many cities of the Kingdom, as evidenced by Dakhla's classification among the best water sports destinations, thanks to its coastline, the beauty of its sites, its mild climate and the availability of wind.
In Dakhla, the year that is drawing to a close has also been marked by the holding of the 7th edition of the Africa Eco-Race, which pitted 400 athletes against each other over a 3,858 km course, divided into three stages (Nador-Tagounite 645 km, Tagounite-Assa 525 km, Assa-Assaguen 394 km and Assaguen-Dakhla 757 km).
Many assert that these five stages were a success at all levels, knowing that the athletes involved from 20 countries covered the route of the edition aboard 30 motorcycles, 33 4x4 vehicles, nine trucks, in addition to dozens of vehicles and planes and three helicopters reserved for logistical support.
Dakhla also hosted, on 10 May, the 6th edition of the Prince Moulay El Hassan International Cycling Challenge. This edition took place over a 434 km course divided into 3 stages.
Scheduled as part of the celebrations marking the 12th anniversary of HRH Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan, this sporting event brought together a dozen of the best foreign professional teams (60 riders in total), who came from Tunisia, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Ivory Coast, Egypt, Spain, Saudi Arabia, Italy, Senegal, in addition to Morocco, represented by 4 teams A, B and Espoirs and the Sahara League selection.
The third and final stage, featuring the Royal House Trophy, contested in Dakhla on a closed circuit (100 km), was won by the Moroccan rider Anas Aït Labdia. His compatriot Essaid Abelouach won the second stage contested between Biranzaran and Dakhla (172 km) and featuring the HRH Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan Birthday Trophy.
