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Casa del Mar in Tarfaya, north of Laayoune

3 days

Laayoune in 3 days

A 3-day stay to take your time discovering Laayoune and its surroundings.

  1. LaayouneDay 1–3
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Overview

A 3-day, 2-night circuit starting from Laayoune. Indicative budget per person, based on our destination guides, excluding transport.

Duration
3 days · 2 nights
Budget
Budget
Pace
Relaxed
Best time
Oct – May

The route

Stop locations. Lines are straight, not actual roads.

Laayoune

Day by day

  1. Day 1 · Laayoune

    Laayoune, your starting point

    Plan for the day

    • Mechouar square
    • Tea and hospitality
    • Melhfa and crafts
    Meals
    Local specialities in Laayoune
    Overnight
    City centre (Laayoune)
    Tip
    Before travelling, check your own government's travel advice for the region.

  2. Day 2 · Laayoune

    Laayoune, second day

    Plan for the day

    • Foum El Oued
    • Tarfaya
    • Khnifiss lagoon
    Meals
    Local specialities in Laayoune
    Overnight
    City centre (Laayoune)
    Tip
    On the road, fill up whenever you can and set off early.

  3. Day 3 · Laayoune

    Last morning in Laayoune

    Plan for the day

    • A last stroll in Laayoune
    Meals
    Breakfast where you stay, lunch on the way
    Overnight
    No night included: departure day

Where to stay on this route

The towns where you spend the night, each with a link to compare places to stay.

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Best time

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Practical tips

  • Before travelling, check your own government's travel advice for the region.

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Updated October 25, 2026