In Dakhla, breakfast is usually all about being efficient: you leave early, bounce between the lagoon, town, and the main spots, and you want something good without losing an hour. Here are the best options (sweet, local, to-go), how to choose based on your schedule, plus the internal links that keep the whole “pastry experience” connected.
The 5 best breakfast options (based on your travel style)
Bakery (fast, affordable, practical)
Perfect if you want a simple breakfast: croissant/pain au chocolat + bread, then you add your drink on the side. The big win is speed and reliability especially when you’re heading out early.
Pastry shop (more variety, more “treat yourself”)
Ideal if you want to turn your morning into a little foodie moment: individual slices, mini cakes, Moroccan assorted boxes, sometimes drinks too. It’s often the best way to “taste Morocco” right from day one.
Café (sit down, longer, good for planning/work)
If you want to sit, answer messages, and map out your day: café + simple pastries is the move. This is also the most social option.
Moroccan breakfast (local, filling)
If you want a real local experience, look for classics like msemen/baghrir (depending on availability) with honey, butter, cheese, and mint tea. It’s great fuel before an active day.
Hotel/riad breakfast (zero friction)
Perfect if you’re leaving super early or you just want to lock in an easy morning. You can always upgrade it by grabbing bread/pastries the day before.
What to order (ready-to-go breakfast menus)
“Early start” (kite/excursion day)
- 1 pastry + 1 bread roll (or mini loaf) + water/coffee.
- Bonus: 2 dry cookies (like fekkas/ghriba) for the road.
“Moroccan discovery” (local sweet breakfast)
- 1 baghrir or msemen (if available) + honey/butter.
- 2–3 Moroccan pastries (almond-forward + 1 honey piece).
- Mint tea.
“Comfort” (Americas style)
- Coffee + croissant/pain au chocolat.
- One cake slice (if you want to treat yourself) or a fruit/yogurt on the side.
“To share” (couple/friends)
- Mixed viennoiseries + bread.
- Small box of Moroccan pastries (almond + cookies mix).
Local sweets: what to pick if you’re not into heavy honey
A lot of travelers love Moroccan sweets… until they end up with a 100% ultra-honey box. To avoid that:
- Prioritize dry cookies (ghriba, fekkas) and “clean” almond pastries.
- Ask directly: “an assortment that’s not too sweet.”
- Only take 1–2 very honey-soaked pieces to test—don’t commit to a whole box.
Timing: the best window for the freshest choice
- Early (usually best): fresher, more options, less waiting.
- Mid-morning: fine if you’re not rushed, but the best items may be gone.
- The day before (smart backup): buy dry cookies + bread and save it for a super early morning
Where to eat: sit-down vs to-go (simple rule)
- If you’re heading out exploring: go to-go—you save time and control your schedule.
- If you want a slow morning: go sit-down—better for savoring and planning.
- If you’re in a group: grab a bakery base + a small pastry box to share.
