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Tourism Boom in Disputed Desert: Morocco-controlled Western Sahara is seeing a travel surge, with arrivals rising from about 490,297 in 2019 to 743,133 in 2025—up more than 50%—as new European routes and hotel investment push Dakhla and Laayoune further into the mainstream. Air Connectivity Drive: Direct flights from Madrid, Paris and the Canary Islands (including Ryanair’s Dakhla push) are boosting seat capacity and making the region easier to reach for short breaks and adventure travel. Branding vs. Legal Concerns: The growth is sparking debate over international law and corporate responsibility, with critics warning that marketing Western Sahara as part of Morocco can legitimize the occupation. On-the-Ground Travel Reality: Dakhla is being sold as an “untapped” Atlantic adventure—kite camps, surf tourism and eco-lodges—while checkpoints and geopolitical tensions sit close by. Sahrawi Presence at Fairs: Algeria-based Sahrawi authorities are also promoting tourism and handicrafts at a major travel fair in Algiers, stressing cultural identity under exile and occupation. Security Flashpoint: Separately, a reported rocket incident in Es-Smara drew fast international condemnation, underscoring how quickly the conflict can spill into the travel landscape.

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