2024 Laayoune Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in September)

Laayoune, the story of Western Sahara in Sanmao's writing.

Laayoune, a magical place where Sanmao lived, is located in the capital of Western Sahara. Currently, it is the only country in Africa without sovereignty and is actually controlled by Morocco. There are also peacekeeping forces stationed here. · Sahrawi, the most simple Arabic-speaking people I have ever met. Laayoune has subverted my impression of the desert. The new city is too clean and the greening is first-class. It's just that I live in the residential area of the old city, and the mess and dirt are the mainstream here. Most of the residents here are Sahrawis, who only speak Arabic, and some people can speak some French and Spanish. There are many local soldiers and police, probably more than the locals. · Transportation: You can choose bus | plane to enter and exit Laayoune 🚌The bus departs from Marrakech/Casablanca and stops at Agadir, which is a good place for surfing in Morocco~ It takes about 11 hours from Agadir to Laayoune The bus companies that operate are Supratour and CTM. The two companies have different bus station locations and the bus conditions are quite good. ✈️Plane Casablanca/Gran Canaria (Spain) direct flight · Recommended hotel Sanmao Hotel, this hotel has nothing to do with Sanmao, it is just next to the bus station, it is convenient to take the bus, it is very close to Sanmao's home, the price is low, and the domestic guesthouse standard; the bus station is located in the westernmost part of the city, and the outside is the desert. If you want to come to the city, you need to walk a distance. 20 euros/day · Hotel Parador, also the National Hotel in Sanmao's writing, is located in the center of the old city, not far from Sanmao's home, full of Arabic style; the restaurant food is not recommended, but it is good to have a cup of coffee. 85 euros/night · Recommended restaurant A very good restaurant near the National Hotel, Restaurant Gardenia, recommended by the staff of the National Hotel. The environment is very good, the dishes are very full, and you can eat very well for less than 100 dirhams. · Sanmao's home is located in the old city, Boulevard Mohamed Al Khallouqi Avenue, walk past from the National Hotel, you will pass the cemetery mentioned in the book, and you will arrive after passing a vacant construction site. · The post office, driving school and church Cathedral of Saint Francis of Asis mentioned in the book are still there. If the church is closed during the day, you can ring the doorbell at the first iron gate on the right of the church, and the priest will take you to visit the church. He also treasured a lot of messages from Sanmao readers. If you are lucky enough, he will also invite you to attend Mass~ · Have a nice trip❤️

Laayoune “Where the Sea meets the dunes”

Back in 2019 was my last time to visit Laayoune. Located in the Southern part of Morocco knowing for its beautiful weather and the unlimited formations of sun dunes. If by any chance you are interested to visit the beautiful city, here is my recommendation and notes for you that you might want to consider: Visit the rounded Spanish houses Visit the Camel Market Visit the Sahraoui Village Visit the Artisanal center Stop by Hotel Al parador for a drink Dining for more adventurous eaters, please try the camel meat Oysters tasting is not to be missed Thanks for reading!!!!

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