Capital of the South
Laayoune
The largest city in Western Sahara with unique desert-coastal landscape and Sahrawi culture.
About Laayoune
Laayoune is the largest city in Western Sahara and the capital of the Laayoune-Sakia El Hamra region. Situated where the desert meets the Atlantic, the city offers a unique landscape of endless sandy beaches backed by rolling dunes. The city center features modern Moroccan architecture, while the old quarter retains a more traditional Sahrawi atmosphere. Nearby, the impressive Foum El Oued lagoon attracts migratory birds including pink flamingos. Laayoune serves as a gateway to exploring the remote beauty of Western Sahara's coast and dunes.
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Why Visit Laayoune?
Laayoune is the largest city in Western Sahara and the capital of the Laayoune-Sakia El Hamra region. Situated where the desert meets the Atlantic, the city offers a unique landscape of endless sandy beaches backed by rolling dunes. The city center features modern Moroccan architecture, while the old quarter retains a more traditional Sahrawi atmosphere. Nearby, the impressive Foum El Oued lagoon attracts migratory birds including pink flamingos. Laayoune serves as a gateway to exploring the remote beauty of Western Sahara's coast and dunes.