A car driving across the desert sand, in Dakhla
A car driving across the desert sand, in Dakhla · Photo Khalid El Hadrami / Unsplash
Guide · Morocco · Dakhla

Heated pool in Dakhla: swim without the shivers

Dakhla, in the far south, is a peninsula set between the ocean and a vast lagoon, famous among kitesurfers. The wind blows almost constantly, which makes a heated pool all the more precious. For now, only one place meets my criteria (a heated pool and a rating of at least 8/10): Dar Tawarta.

1place with a heated pool
8/10minimum guest rating
°C ?ask for the temperature

The places

Places are ranked from highest to lowest rated. The yellow bubble shows the advertised water temperature, when it's known.

1 place shown

Dar Tawarta

Dakhla
°C ?ask
Indoor poolIndoor poolGuesthouse
10/102 reviews · Hotels.com

The pool. Indoor pool and children's pool. Heating not specified.

One guest praises the pool's setting.

Guide's tip. With only 2 reviews, ask for recent photos of the pool.

Sources: Hotels.com

Frequently asked questions

What is the best place to stay with a heated pool in Dakhla?

In my selection, the only place selected is Dar Tawarta (Guesthouse), with 10/10 (2 reviews · Hotels.com).

Is the pool heated all year round in Dakhla?

None of the places selected in Dakhla clearly advertises a pool heated all year round. Dar Tawarta has an indoor pool, sheltered from the wind. Either way, ask for the heating dates before you book.

What is the water temperature in Dakhla?

None of the places selected in Dakhla gives a precise temperature. Ask the property before booking, especially out of season.

How I check

The word "heated" on a booking page isn't enough. Every place must have a rating of at least 8/10 (or 4/5) and carries one of these four levels.

Confirmed by guests

Guests mention the heated water in their reviews, with the season when they say so.

Confirmed by a reviewer

A journalist or guide who stayed there describes the heated pool.

Advertised only

The hotel or the platform says so, but I haven't yet found a review that confirms it.

Indoor pool

Heating isn't specified, but the water is sheltered from the wind and cold air. Ask for the temperature before you book.

Places I left out

I left these out because guests report water colder than advertised, or because no heating or indoor pool is mentioned.

PlaceWhat the sources sayRatingReason
Dakhla Club Hotel & SpaOutdoor pool, heating not stated8,2/10Heating not confirmed
Dakhla South BayOutdoor pool, heating not stated9,2/10Heating not confirmed

Sources: Kayak, Hoteles.com.