Quick answer
- When
- 2026 — 6–12 June 20262027 — June 2027 (dates to confirm)
- Where
- Dakhla venues and screening spaces · Dakhla
- Type
- Film · Cinephiles, local public and travellers; friendly Southern atmosphere
- Pricing
- Screenings often free or low-cost (depending on the programme)
- Getting there
- Dakhla airport; flights from Casablanca/Agadir; local taxis
* Official dates to confirm.
How to plan Festival International du Film de Dakhla simply
Festival International du Film de Dakhla works like a mini-trip: start with the dates (6–12 June 2026), choose a practical area in Dakhla, then keep a short activity before or after the event.
- Dates and tickets
- Check official dates, ticketing and the exact venue before booking non-refundable transport.
- Where to stay
- Choose accommodation in Dakhla near the tram, train station, medina or venue depending on the event.
- Add-on ideas
- 3 local ideas can complete the event: guided tour, hammam, boat trip, food tour, nature excursion or family activity.
- Useful booking tip
- On GetYourGuide, compare times, recent reviews, starting point and cancellation terms before booking.
- Typical search
- Festival International du Film de Dakhla + city tour + flexible booking
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Plan your stay for Festival International du Film de Dakhla
Visitors coming to Dakhla for an event often need flights, the right neighbourhood, activities and other city highlights. These links connect the full trip path.
About the event
Dakhla, now a flagship destination for sports tourism (kitesurf) and nature, also hosts cultural events that promote cinema and exchange between Morocco, Africa and the world. The film festival brings a singular artistic dimension, facing the desert and the ocean.
It is a chance to discover Dakhla differently and to combine cinema with the local highlights: the lagoon, the white dune, Dragon Island and the kitesurf spots.
Where to stay during the event
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Available stays in Dakhla
Indicative Agoda rates for 2026-08-05 -> 2026-08-06, to confirm before booking.
PLAYA Hotel Dakhla
From
€51.30 per night
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Tulum Beach Resort Dakhla
From
€228 per night
-20%
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Hotel Golden Sunset Dakhla
From
€48.56 per night
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Good to know
- Book flights and accommodation early: Dakhla is remote and supply is limited.
- Combine the festival with a kitesurf session or a lagoon excursion.
- Check the official programme: dates and venues can change from year to year.
- Allow travel time: Dakhla is mainly reached by plane from the north.
Tickets and activities
Activities to book around Dakhla
During a major event in Dakhla, the best time slots sell quickly. Keep a short activity or guided tour for the day, then your evening for the festival, concert or match.
Dakhla: catamaran adventure with Dragon Island visit
- Dragon Island
- Swimming
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Dakhla: 2-hour surf lesson for all ages, with transfer
- All ages
- Gear + transfer
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Dakhla: 4x4 safari to the white dune
- White Dune
- Pick-up included
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