Food Tour · Dakhla
Dakhla Beach Seafood Grill - Lagoon Feast on the Sand
Eat the day's catch the Dakhla way: a lazy grilled-seafood feast beside the lagoon, from oysters and octopus to whole fish over coals. A relaxed food experience built around the peninsula's astonishing seafood and its wide desert light.
Dakhla's food culture is unhurried and built entirely around the sea. Between the lagoon on one side and the open Atlantic on the other, the peninsula lands a daily haul of fish and shellfish, and the local way to enjoy it is simple: a long, slow grill on the sand with the wind in the palms. This experience is that feast, guided so you taste the best of what the coast offers.
You start with the lagoon's famous oysters, shucked fresh, then move through a spread that changes with the catch - grilled octopus, calamari, prawns, and whole sea bream or meagre cooked over coals with chermoula, the coriander, garlic, cumin and paprika marinade that dresses all Moroccan fish. Salads, bread and lemon round it out, eaten at a relaxed pace with the vast Saharan-Atlantic horizon in front of you.
Your host explains where each thing comes from - which fish are landed at the port, how the oysters are farmed on the lagoon, why this coast is so rich - so it is a lesson in the region's seafood as much as a meal. It is the perfect counterpoint to Dakhla's kite beaches and dunes: no rush, no menu drama, just superb seafood cooked plainly in a spectacular setting.
What's included
- Freshly shucked Dakhla lagoon oysters
- Grilled octopus, calamari and prawns
- Whole fish over coals with chermoula
- Moroccan salads, bread and lemon
- Local guide explaining the catch and lagoon
Frequently asked questions
Is this a restaurant meal or something more?
It is a guided seafood feast in a relaxed lagoon or beach setting, with a host who explains where each fish and the oysters come from - part meal, part lesson in Dakhla's coast.
Can you cater for shellfish allergies?
Yes. Tell us when you book and we focus the grill on whole fish and vegetables, leaving oysters, prawns and octopus off your plate.
How much seafood is there?
Plenty - it is designed as a full meal across several courses, from oysters to grilled fish, so you will finish comfortably full.
How do I book this experience?
Message us on WhatsApp at wa.me/212701664704 or call +212 701 664 704 with your preferred date and group size. We confirm the meeting point and any dietary needs before you arrive.