Oasis212 in Dakhla: Discover the New ION CLUB Spot
After White Dune Canyon, ION CLUB is opening a second location on the Dakhla lagoon: Oasis212. This eco-friendly hotel sits right on the lagoon, in a more unspoiled area than the lagoon’s long-established spots, with its own kitesurfing and wingfoiling center on site.
AN ECO-FRIENDLY HOTEL RIGHT ON THE LAGOON
Oasis212 is a 4-star hotel located on the road to El Argoub, right on the lagoon in Dakhla. The hotel has chosen a wilder, less crowded area than downtown Dakhla or the famous lagoon spots, designed for a more peaceful experience surrounded by unspoiled nature. The concept is a kitesurf camp focused on well-being, where watersports, local cuisine and relaxation all play an important role.
The lagoon offers more than 300 days of rideable wind per year, with flat water. When it comes to comfort, the hotel keeps things intentionally simple: no air conditioning and no swimming pool, with the lagoon itself serving as a natural place to swim.
THREE TYPES OF ACCOMMODATION, FROM BUNGALOWS TO CHALETS WITH LAGOON VIEWS
The rooms are divided into three categories. Superior bungalows are wooden cottages for up to three people, with a double bed, a convertible living area and a private terrace overlooking the lagoon. Standard chalets can accommodate up to four people, with a double bedroom and a convertible living area, plus partial views of the sea or lagoon. Finally, the sea or lagoon view chalets offer the same layout but with amazing views.
The main restaurant serves fresh, local produce, combining Moroccan specialties with international cuisine, with a particular focus on fish and seafood. No alcoholic drinks are served on site.
“A little bonus: the food here is really good! Generous, flavorful cuisine that’s also a big part of the experience.”
Laura Tournier, ION CLUB Holidays Manager
WELLNESS AND EXCURSIONS: THERE’S MORE TO THE CAMP THAN WATERSPORTS
Oasis212 is as much a retreat as it is a watersports spot. The wellness program includes yoga sessions and a spa area with a hammam, ideal for days off the water or for anyone who isn’t there to surf. The hotel also organizes 4×4 excursions into the surrounding desert, guided tours and fishing trips, as well as offering a few simple activities on site, including Wi-Fi, table tennis and billiards.
This combination of watersports and wellness is reflected in the hotel’s intentionally simple design: sustainable chalets built right by the beach, no air conditioning and no swimming pool, with the lagoon itself serving as a natural place to swim. The idea is to completely switch off and enjoy the natural surroundings rather than rely on traditional hotel facilities.
THE ION CLUB CENTER AT OASIS212: KITESURFING, WINGFOILING AND ACCESS TO WHITE DUNE CANYON
The ION CLUB center at Oasis212 offers three main watersports: kitesurfing, wingfoiling and surfing, for all levels, from complete beginners to experienced riders. Equipment is provided by Duotone, with secure storage available for guests’ personal gear, a safety boat permanently on the water, and instructors who speak French, English and Arabic. Stand-up paddleboarding is also available to rent independently on the lagoon, with no instructor required, for anyone who simply wants to enjoy the flat water between sessions.
The center gives you access to a spot with a wide variety of conditions. Across the lagoon, you’ll find everything from flat water to choppier sections, with both shallow and deeper areas depending on where you surf, making it ideal for progressing at your own pace.
El Houssaine, who runs the center, sums up what makes the spot special: a real variety of conditions on the same lagoon, from flat water and chop to deep and shallow areas, giving you everything you need to progress without having to change spots.
A SPOT FOR ALL LEVELS, AWAY FROM THE CROWDS
The wind averages around 27 km/h throughout the year in this area, blowing cross-shore or slightly onshore depending on the day, with conditions that are ideal for kitesurfing and wingfoiling, from beginners to advanced riders. The center is open every day from 10 am to 7 pm and offers equipment storage.
Beyond kitesurfing and wingfoiling, the center also organizes trips to several nearby surf spots, including Pointe de l’Or, Oum Labouir and Aarich, where you can find clean, uncrowded waves in winter, suitable for both beginners and experienced surfers.
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN ION CLUB STAYS AT OASIS212
ION CLUB stays combine accommodation, full board, activities and airport transfers. As a guide, an 8-day, 7-night package starts from €880 per person based on two people sharing, including the hotel and ION CLUB activities. Outside this package, nightly rates start from €85.
Airport transfers are included with the hotel packages. On site, the kids’ club and spa with hammam make Oasis212 a good option for groups with different plans, whether you’re there to improve your skills on the water or simply coming along without necessarily surfing.
WHO IS OASIS212 FOR?
Oasis212 is primarily aimed at riders who want to progress without pressure, at a spot where flat water is here everyday, with only hotel guests on the water. Couples and families looking to combine watersports and wellness will find a balance here that more performance-focused spots don’t always offer. Experienced riders looking to jump and surf in more challenging conditions also have access to deeper, choppier water, which is harder to find in Dakhla.
It’s this combination of a reassuring spot for learning on one hand and access to more technical conditions on the other that sets Oasis212 apart from other spots on the lagoon.
WHY BOOK A STAY AT OASIS212?
Oasis212 adds a more intimate option to ION CLUB’s Dakhla offering, with as much focus on wellness as on watersports. You can learn and progress in kitesurfing or wingfoiling right in front of the hotel, while also having easy access to some of the best spots around the peninsula.
👉 Discover Oasis212 and book your stay.
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