Laayoune

Laayoune extends along both sides of the dried Saguia el-Hamra riverbed, with modern districts in the north and colonial architecture in the south.

Spanish forces established Laayoune as a military outpost in 1938, which later developed into the administrative capital of Spanish Sahara until 1975.

The National Cultural Centre in Moulay Abdelaziz Square maintains a collection of literature in four languages, reflecting the multicultural heritage of the region.

The city features multiple accommodations near Laayoune National Airport, though advance booking is necessary due to high occupancy by United Nations personnel.

Place Dchira square concentrates numerous food establishments where visitors can taste regional dishes while observing the meeting point of desert and urban life.

Location: Laâyoune Province

Inception: 1938

Elevation above the sea: 72 m

GPS coordinates: 27.15000,-13.20000

Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:49