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Laayoune or El Aaiún (Arabic: العيون) is the largest city of the disputed territory named Western Sahara, with a population of 271,344 in 2023. The city is de facto under Moroccan administration. The modern city is thought to have been founded by the Spanish captain Antonio de Oro in 1938. From 1958, it became the administrative capital of the Spanish Sahara, administered by the Governor General of Spanish West Africa.
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Where can I stay near Laayoune?
There are 66+ hotels available in Laayoune. Prices start at MAD 281 per night.