City in Dakhla-Oued Ed-Dahab, Western Sahara
Internet in Dakhla: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Dakhla?
Wifi in town cafés is generally fine; camps vary and can be slow.
Getting online in Dakhla
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre from Maroc Telecom or inwi in town; 4G routers are common in the camps. |
| Cafés and coworking | Wifi in town cafés is generally fine; camps vary and can be slow. |
| Tourist SIM | Moroccan SIMs from Maroc Telecom, Orange or inwi are sold in Dakhla and Laayoune with passport; coverage is fine in towns and thin in the desert. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | Maroc Telecom, Orange Maroc, inwi |
| Monthly data plan | DH100–200 ($10–20) |
Coworking in Dakhla
There's no dedicated coworking scene here; people work from cafés and accommodation.
Internet speeds in Africa
National medians, Speedtest Global Index.
Quick answers
Is the internet fast in Dakhla?
Wifi in town cafés is generally fine; camps vary and can be slow.
Which SIM card should I get in Dakhla?
Moroccan SIMs from Maroc Telecom, Orange or inwi are sold in Dakhla and Laayoune with passport; coverage is fine in towns and thin in the desert.
Can I use an eSIM in Western Sahara?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: Western Sahara
- Maroc Telecom
- Orange Maroc
- inwi
- Moroccan National Tourist Office
- ONDA (Moroccan airports)
Speeds are medians from Ookla's Speedtest Global Index, cited for reference. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.