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Dakhla

Remote Saharan kite-surfing pilgrimage town, genuinely difficult to reach but world-class on the water.

In Dakhla, a mid-range month runs about $1,397 (MAD 13,245) and there is low violent crime city-wide.

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Ratings

Scores run from 1 to 10 and compare each place with every other destination on Nomadr. Higher is always better. Cost is shown as a level, from Very Low to Very High.

Cost (day-to-day)Very Low

Cheaper day to day than about 80% of cities

Internet1/10

Slower internet than about 95% of cities

Visas6/10

Easier visas than about 55% of cities

Coworking4.4/10

Weaker coworking than about 65% of cities

English3/10

Among the 5% least English-friendly cities

Walkability4.7/10

Harder to get around than about 60% of cities

Gyms & Wellness3/10

Fewer wellness options than about 80% of cities

Getting There3.3/10

Harder to reach than about 75% of cities

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