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Laayoune

City · 🇲🇦 Morocco
Population 262,791
Area 154 km²
Time zone Africa/El_Aaiun
Official website laayoune.ma
Laayoune

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Laayoune Essentials

Laayoune serves as a gateway to the Sahara, blending Spanish colonial history with modern Moroccan culture. This selection highlights the city's unique architectural heritage, including the mid-century Catholic Church of Saint Francis of Assisi and the historic Hôtel Parador. Literature enthusiasts can visit the former residence and old post office associated with the Taiwanese writer Sanmao, while the central mosque and bustling wholesale markets offer a glimpse into the city's daily religious and commercial life.

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November, December

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Typical weather in January

Great
  • 23° (feels like 19°) · extremes 7°–27°
  • 11° at night
  • 3 rainy days
  • 22 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in February

Great
  • 24° (feels like 20°) · extremes 9°–30°
  • 12° at night
  • 3 rainy days
  • 20 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in March

Great
  • 26° (feels like 23°) · extremes 11°–33°
  • 13° at night
  • 3 rainy days
  • 26 sunny days
  • 10 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in April

Great
  • 27° (feels like 24°) · extremes 12°–34°
  • 15° at night
  • 1 rainy day
  • 24 sunny days
  • 11 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in May

Great
  • 28° (feels like 25°) · extremes 14°–37°
  • 16° at night
  • 1 rainy day
  • 25 sunny days
  • 11 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in June

Great
  • 30° (feels like 28°) · extremes 16°–37°
  • 18° at night
  • 1 rainy day
  • 22 sunny days
  • 11 hours of sunshine per day
  • Humid air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in July

Good
  • 32° (feels like 30°) · extremes 17°–40°
  • 19° at night
  • 1 rainy day
  • 19 sunny days
  • 10 hours of sunshine per day
  • Humid air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 10 · very high
Up to 5 days above 35°

Typical weather in August

Good
  • 33° (feels like 31°) · extremes 18°–41°
  • 20° at night
  • 1 rainy day
  • 19 sunny days
  • 10 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 9 · very high
Up to 8 days above 35°

Typical weather in September

Good
  • 32° (feels like 30°) · extremes 18°–37°
  • 20° at night
  • 2 rainy days
  • 23 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Humid air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in October

Great
  • 30° (feels like 29°) · extremes 16°–36°
  • 18° at night
  • 3 rainy days
  • 22 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Humid air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in November

Great
  • 26° (feels like 24°) · extremes 12°–33°
  • 15° at night
  • 3 rainy days
  • 20 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in December

Great
  • 24° (feels like 20°) · extremes 9°–28°
  • 12° at night
  • 3 rainy days
  • 19 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
Moroccan Dirham MAD DH · Card payments · Commonly accepted
Electricity
Type C / Type E
220 V · 50 Hz
Languages
Arabic
Tap water
Drink with caution
Driving side
Right
Calling code
+212
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Tours & Activities

Ville Marocaine de Laâyoune مدينة العيون المغربية
Walk
Marché aux légumes et fruits en gros
Drive
Sanmao Ancienne Résidence

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