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Aerial view of a lit square and gardens in Laayoune at night

Around Laayoune

The largest city of Morocco’s southern provinces, on the Saguia el-Hamra valley a short drive from the Atlantic coast and its dunes.

Why visit Laayoune

Wide avenues, squares lit at night and modern public buildings make up the centre; the city hosts congresses, forums and student fairs for the whole southern region.

On the coast, Foum el-Oued has a long beach and the fishing port, and the dunes of the Sahara begin at the edge of town.

Must-see

Top sights in Laayoune

Monuments, squares, gardens and museums, the best known first.

Upcoming

Upcoming in Laayoune

All events in Laayoune

Things to do

Places in and around Laayoune

Sights, food, places to stay and transport, with where each piece of information comes from. Filter by category; the map follows.

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Ready-made plans

Ready-made plans for Laayoune

  • 3 days in the city

    Three days of visits, markets, meals and sunsets, spread across the city.

    3 days

Every event in this city also has its own ready-made plans. All events in Laayoune

Travel context

Before you go to Laayoune

Local time
Africa/Casablanca
Currency
Moroccan dirham (MAD)
Nearest destination
Dakhla · 471 km (straight line)
City centre
27.154, -13.203

Questions and answers

What is Laayoune known for?
The largest city of Morocco’s southern provinces, on the Saguia el-Hamra valley a short drive from the Atlantic coast and its dunes.
What events are coming up in Laayoune?
1 upcoming events are listed. The next one is Forum International de l'Etudiant – Laâyoune 2027, 19–20 January 2027.
What time zone is Laayoune in?
Africa/Casablanca. Event times on MoroccanPlans are always shown in local time.
Which currency is used in Laayoune?
The Moroccan dirham (MAD). Prices on MoroccanPlans are set by each business in its own currency; a converted amount is shown as an approximation.
Which destination is closest to Laayoune?
Dakhla, about 471 km away in a straight line.

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