Laâyoune
Laâyoune–Sakia El Hamra

Laâyoune

Largest city in Western Sahara, administrative capital with modern infrastructure and important economic role.

At a Glance

Best Time to Visit
Winter
Top Activities
Administrative tours, Urban exploration

Must-Visit Places in Laâyoune

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Laayoune Beach
📍Place
📍Place
4.4(380)

Laayoune Beach

Laayoune Beach, Laayoune, Morocco

Atlantic coastline near Laayoune offering wide sandy beaches, dramatic dunes, and views of the ocean meeting the desert.

2-3 hours
0 MAD
Watch desert meet oceanWalk along the beachPhotograph dramatic scenery
Best time:Morning, Sunset
Laayoune Grand Mosque
🏛️Cultural
🕌Religious
4.3(420)

Laayoune Grand Mosque

Grand Mosque, Laayoune, Morocco

Modern mosque with distinctive Saharan architecture, serving as the main religious center of Western Sahara's largest city.

30 minutes
0 MAD
Admire Saharan architectureRespect prayer timesView from exterior for non-Muslims
Best time:Daytime

Where to Stay Laâyoune

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Luxury Riad in Medina

Luxury Riad in Medina

4.8
Medina Center
$120156 reviews
PoolBreakfastWiFi
Desert Camp Experience

Desert Camp Experience

4.9
Sahara Desert
$80203 reviews
Camel RideDinnerBonfire
Modern City Apartment

Modern City Apartment

4.6
City Center
$6589 reviews
KitchenWiFiParking

Getting to Laâyoune

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ONCF Train

ONCF Train

Comfortable rail service connecting major cities

From $153 hours from Casablanca
CTM Bus

CTM Bus

Reliable bus service throughout Morocco

From $104 hours from Casablanca
Car Rental

Car Rental

Freedom to explore at your own pace

From $25/dayFlexible

Things to Do Laâyoune

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Administrative tours

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Urban exploration

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Economic learning

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