runs through the region and the area to its east is under the control of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic.

History

Laâyoune-Sakia El Hamra was formed in September 2015 by attaching Es Semara Province, formerly part of Guelmim-Es Semara region, to the former region of Laâyoune-Boujdour-Sakia El Hamra.

On 29 October 2023, the Polisario Front