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Atlas ObscuraSep 30, 2026

Musee Industrie Lithique in Laayoune, Morocco

Thousands of years of Laayoune-area history are preserved in the small Musee Industrie Lithique, run by the eccentric Mr. Taki. Each glass case within the museum contains dozens of objects collected by or sent to Mr. Taki, from fossils to prehistoric tools. Outside of the cases, the rooms are filled to the brim with larger artifacts. In addition to physical objects, Mr. Taki also serves as a we…

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Mr. TakiPlaceEccentric run of the Musee Industrie Lithique.
SanmaoPlaceTaiwanese author who spent many years in Laayoune.
Tom HanksPlaceVisited the collection before the museum opened.
Laayoune airportAirportHas a small store with souvenirs and a display.
Musee Industrie LithiqueMuseum

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