Port Laayoune
Port Laayoune is an anchorage in Western Sahara. Port Laayoune is situated near the town El Marsa.Places in the Area
Nearby places include El Marsa.
El Marsa
Town
El Marsa is a port city in Moroccan-occupied Western Sahara. 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: transport
- Location: Western Sahara, North Africa, Africa
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Latitude
27.079° or 27° 4′ 44″ north
Longitude
-13.43697° or 13° 26′ 13″ west
Open location code
7CV83HH7+J6
GeoNames ID
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In Other Languages
“Port Laayoune” goes by many names.
- Portuguese: “Puerto de Aaiún” (historical)
Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Foum el Oued and El Aaiún.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Port Laayoune and Mesa Blanca.
Western Sahara: Must-Visit Destinations
Worth a closer look: El Aaiún and Ad Dakhla.
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