Atar is the capital of the Adrar region in Mauritania. It’s known for its markets and is a great place to buy a Mauritanian djellaba, boubou, or head covering.
Atar
Tours with this Attraction
Banc d’Arguin and Desert: Between Dunes and Ocean, Desert Driving Course, Discover the Oases of the Adrar and the Tagant, Mauritania: The Four Corners, The Oases in the Adrar: Ouadane—Chinguetti
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