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Laayoune

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Updated Wednesday, September 16, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Laayoune month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Laayoune are typically January, March and December, with average daytime highs around 23–25°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 32°C), January the coldest (average low 12°C), and October the wettest (about 11 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January23.212.029.6
February24.213.159.9
March24.713.8311.2
April25.515.1211.6
May26.516.3211.8
June28.018.1112.2
July30.619.5111.3
August31.920.4111.1
September30.519.7610.8
October29.618.51110.2
November26.715.939.7
December23.713.249.4

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Research updated Tuesday, September 1, 2026
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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1938

    The city was founded by the Spanish captain Antonio de Oro in 1938 as a small military outpost, but quickly became the Spanish Sahara's administrative and political center.

  2. Documented history · 1970

    The town was the scene of the Zemla Intifada that occurred on June 17, 1970, that culminated in a massacre, resulting in the deaths ranging from 2 to 11 people and hundreds injured.

  3. Documented history · 1975

    After the Spanish withdrew in 1975, Laayoune, along with much of the rest of the Western Sahara, was annexed by Morocco.

  4. Founding of Laayoune (1938)

    The city was founded by Spanish captain Antonio de Oro as a small military outpost and quickly became the administrative centre of Spanish Sahara.

  5. Zemla Intifada (17 June 1970)

    Laayoune was the scene of the Zemla Intifada, a protest that ended in a massacre with 2‑11 deaths and hundreds injured.

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People associated with this place

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Local business and employers

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Newspapers and local media

  • Laayoune TV

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Laayoune. Television channel.

  • Official radio channel Archived 2017-12-18 at the Wayback Machine

    Listed by the source as a local media outlet.

  • Official radio channel (archived 2017‑12‑18)

    Local radio service listed for Laayoune.

Buildings and landmarks

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01 · Overview

Laayoune, in brief

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02 · History

How Laayoune took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Laayoune

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Laayoune

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Laayoune

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Laayoune

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Laayoune

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08 · Questions

Questions about Laayoune

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Frequently Asked Questions about Laayoune

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01 · Q&A

Where is Laayoune located and what are its coordinates?

Laayoune is situated in Western Sahara at geographic coordinates 27.1418, -13.1880 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Laayoune?

Laayoune has a recorded population of approximately 196,331 and observes the Africa/El_Aaiun time zone (MAD).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Laayoune?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Laayoune include ar, mey, and the circulating currency is MAD.

04 · Q&A

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