Port Laayoune
Port Laayoune is an anchorage in Western Sahara. Port Laayoune is situated nearby to the town El Marsa.Places in the Area
Nearby places include El Marsa.
El Marsa
Town
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El Marsa Arabic: المرسى is a port city in Moroccan-occupied Western Sahara. According to the Moroccan authorities, El Marsa belongs to Laayoune Province in the region of Laâyoune-Sakia El Hamra. El Marsa is situated 3 km northeast of Port Laayoune.
Port Laayoune
- Type: Anchorage
- Also known as: “Aium”, “Fondeadero de El Aaiun”, and “Fondeadero de El Aaiún”
- Category: transportation
- Location: Western Sahara, North Africa, Africa
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Latitude
27.079° or 27° 4′ 44″ northLongitude
-13.43697° or 13° 26′ 13″ westOpen location code
7CV83HH7+J6GeoNames ID
2462880
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Satellite Map
Discover Port Laayoune from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
In Other Languages
“Port Laayoune” goes by many names.
- Portuguese: “Puerto de Aaiún” (historical)
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Foum el Oued and El Aaiún.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Port Laayoune and Mesa Blanca.
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