Sebkha Imlili
Sebkhet Imlily
A salt marsh wetland in the Sahara Desert, where hundreds of natural pools host tropical fish, a rare desert ecological wonder.
Imlili lies in the desert about 60 km south of Dakhla. It is a salt flat stretching more than ten kilometres, dotted with deep pools of various sizes. The pools contain tilapia and other fish that survive from ancient marine ancestors, and the site is recognized as a wetland of international importance. Migratory birds, camels and desert plants can also be seen nearby. The salt surface is soft, so you must be guided by a driver who knows the route and takes you in a four-wheel-drive vehicle. It is usually combined with the southern beaches and Porto Rico Beach on a day trip.
Opening hours
Daytime (guide required)
Nearby sights
- Puertito
- Porto Rico Beach
- Pointe de Lassarga
- Dakhla Lighthouse
- Foum Labouir Beach
- White Dune (Dune Blanche)
- Dragon Island (Herne Island)
- Dakhla Lagoon (PK25 kite spot)