Top Attractions
in Mauritania
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Iron Ore Desert Train
The most popular tourist draw for visitors coming to Mauritania… the iron ore desert train is an adventure travelers dream. The train ports…
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Richat Structure
A natural anomaly without firm explanation, the Richat Structure (also called the “Eyes of the Sahara”) is one of the only geological structures…
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Chinguetti
A popular attraction showing off a major highlight of the trans-Saharan trade route. Chinguetti is several hundred years old, the current city is…
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Makhrougat
Makhrougat is the home of the Elephant Mountains and “The Fingers”. These are rock formations that rise abruptly from the soft desert sand,…
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Oasis of Mhairith
The most productive oasis in Mauritania—Oasis of Mhairith is a large date-producing oasis nestled at the edge of the White Valley. It’s a…
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Nouakchott
As the capital city of Mauritania, Nouakchott is the major entry hub for travelers coming to Mauritania. Nouakchott experiences a large population influx…
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Matmata
The last stand for Saharan crocodiles. Matmata is an oasis that has been isolated from all other waterways, where a small group of…
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White Valley
This valley forms at the edge of Azoueiga and leads travelers into two of the most famous oases in Mauritania: Terjit and Mhairith.…
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Tichit
Tichit is an ancient caravan city from gray slate bricks in the far reaches of the Tagant region. It’s one of the four…
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Terjit Oasis
At the edge of the Adrar plateau, mineral water drips from the plateau walls into the Terjit Oasis where Mauritanians come to collect…
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Oualata
Also known as the “Mud City”, Oualata is the most remote of the four UNESCO World Heritage cities in Mauritania, and the closest…
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Ouadane
Ouadane is an ancient ksar; a fort city surrounded by a fortress wall. It is known for its “Rue de 40 Savants” (street…
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Atar
Atar is the capital of the Adrar region in Mauritania. It’s known for its markets and is a great place to buy a…
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Nouadhibou
Nouadhibou is the major port city of Mauritania. As such, it is a huge exporter of fish and the iron ore that comes…
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Diawling National Park
Diawling is a large park in the south west corner of Mauritania along the Senegal border, which edges right up to the Atlantic…
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Ben Amera Monolith
Ben Amera and his nearby neighbor Ben Eicha are the two largest monoliths in Africa. Ben Amera is the second largest monolith in…
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Banc d’Arguin National Park
As Mauritania’s largest national park, and a UNESCO World Heritage site, Banc d’Arguin is a must-see attraction. It’s a protected coastline showing off…