Hôtel Mansour

Forty-plus rooms line Avenue Sidi Ahmed Laaroussi in Dakhla, with Hôtel Mansour set directly on the beachfront lagoon strip that draws the city's kitesurf crowd. A three-star property, it suits travelers wanting easy sand access without paying resort rates.

Rooms keep walk-in closets and minibars rather than the bare-bones setup typical of the price bracket, and breakfast can be taken in-room. The terrace faces the lagoon, useful for watching kite sessions without booking a lesson.

A shuttle service and car rental desk cover the airport run and dune excursions south toward Foum el Oued.