Dakhla Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Dakhla Lighthouse
Also known as: Dakhla (Arciprés Grande, Villa Cisneros)
Built in 1916, the Dakhla Lighthouse is a 10-meter cylindrical tower constructed from stone. It is attached to one corner of a Spanish fort near Dakhla on Morocco's Atlantic coast. This unique integration means the lighthouse is part of a larger historic defensive complex rather than a standalone structure. The tower overlooks the waters of the Atlantic, near the nearest port of Villa Cisneros (Dakhla), just 2.6 kilometers away. Its design combines maritime utility with historical military architecture.
Why it matters: The lighthouse's integration into a Spanish fort is rare, highlighting the strategic importance of Dakhla's waters during the early 20th century for both defense and maritime passage.
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 10m
- Tower Shape
- cylindrical
- Material
- stone
Structure: round cylindrical rubblestone tower attached to one corner of a Spanish fort
Location
- City
- Dakhla
- Country
- 🇲🇦Morocco
- Region
- Dakhla-Oued Ed-Dahab
- Sea Region
- Atlantic coast of Morocco, near Dakhla
- Latitude
- 23.7266°
- Longitude
- -15.9545°
Nearby Vessels
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1916
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Villa Cisneros (Dakhla)(2.6 km)
Nearby Ports
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