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Dakhla-Oued Ed-Dahab region

Dakhla-Oued Ed-Dahab is Morocco's southernmost region. Economic boom around new Dakhla Atlantic port (operational 2028), aquaculture, and sports tourism (kitesurf, kite). Young population, growing fast.

Key figures

Capital

Dakhla

Population

0.15M

Regional GDP

8 Md MAD

National GDP share

0.6%

Economic sectors

Fishing (Morocco's top port)AquacultureTourism (world-class kitesurf)Atlantic port logistics

Credit market

Emerging market with high potential. Tourism investors (hotels, kitesurf camps) request significant professional loans. Attijariwafa Bank and CIH Bank position as leaders of tourism financing.

Insurance market

Nascent market. Maritime insurance (deep-sea fishing, aquaculture) represents 60% of premiums collected. Sports tourism creates growing demand for professional liability insurance.

Local specifics

Dakhla ranked among world's 3 best kitesurf spots, attracting European investors and tourists. Euro accounts and premium services for foreign entrepreneurs developed there.

Main cities

Dakhla
Aousserd

Dominant institutions

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