Can we swim directly from the hotel?

Yes. Access to the water is via our private jetty, depending on tide and lagoon conditions.

Yes, seasonally. Temperatures and opening hours are available at reception.

Do you provide kitesurf equipment rental?

We work with partner schools in Dakhla for lessons and rentals. We put you in touch.

Outdoors by the lagoon: Saharan gardens, timber decks & direct water access

Q: Do you organize picnics or boat trips?

Yes, we arrange picnics on deserted beaches and boat outings on reservation (ideally at the end of the day).

Between desert and ocean, the outdoor areas of Palais Rhoul Dakhla extend the soul of the house: noble materials, clean lines and wide-open views of the lagoon. Timber walkways, mineral patios and open-air lounges invite you to live outside,

to the rhythm of the tides and the soft Atlantic breeze.
At sunrise and sunset the Saharan light gilds the dunes and turns the scenery photo-perfect, time gently slowing down.

Planted with desert species, aromatic herbs and cacti, the gardens converse with the water. A beach hut on the sand hosts leisurely meals, while the private jetty offers tide-dependent swimming, launching, and boarding our house boat for sand-bank escapes.
Seek quiet, read, meditate, practice yoga or Nordic walking,

then drift back to the Spa – or the heated pool (in season) to prolong the calm.

In brief — Outdoor spaces & experiences

Timber decks & terraces with lagoon views (golden-hour magic)
Beach-hut restaurant: light lunches, candlelit dinners, detox juices
Private jetty: tide-dependent swim, launch, and our house boat departures
Beach & dunes in front of the hotel: siesta, reading, shoreline walks
Heated pool (seasonal) & shaded outdoor lounges
Saharan gardens: cacti, herbs, gravel paths – low-water irrigation
Picnics on empty beaches & boat escapes (pre-booking required)
Wildlife watching (flamingos, dolphins in season) & star-gazing nights
Wellness & soft sport: sunrise/sunset yoga, Nordic walking, breathwork
Kitesurf in Dakhla: spot advice & connections with our partner schools
Eco-lodge ethos: local materials, low-energy lighting, zero single-use plastic

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FAQ — Outdoors

Can guests swim directly from the hotel?
Yes. The private jetty provides direct access to the water and swimming from our private beach.
Do you organize picnics or boat trips?
Yes, we offer desert beach picnics and boat excursions upon reservation (perfect in the late afternoon).
Is the swimming pool heated?
Yes, depending on the season. Please check with the reception for the water temperature.
Do you provide kitesurfing equipment?
We collaborate with Kite No Limit in Dakhla for lessons, rentals, and safety. We will put you in direct contact with them.