Laayoune and the south by car
- Foum El Oued (25 km, 25 minutes): beach and dunes.
- Tarfaya (100 km, 1 h 30) and the Saint-Exupéry museum.
- Guelmim (450 km, 5 hours) to the north.
- Dakhla (540 km, 6 h 30) on National Road 1.
Preparing for a long drive in the south
- Fill up at every station on the N1 national road.
- Bring plenty of water and check your tyre pressure.
- Avoid driving at night: animals on the road, little lighting.
- Choose an air-conditioned, reliable vehicle.
Laayoune airport
Laayoune-Hassan I airport (EUN) serves the town. Many travellers rent a car there to reach Foum El Oued or continue to Dakhla.
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Our tips for driving in Laayoune
- Tarfaya and the Saint-Exupéry museum are about 1 h 30 away.
- Fill up at every station on the N1 national road.
- Bring water and check the tyre pressure before setting off.
Foum El Oued25 km · 25 min
Tarfaya100 km · 1 h 30
Guelmim450 km · 5 h
Dakhla540 km · 6 h 30