The last stand for Saharan crocodiles. Matmata is an oasis that has been isolated from all other waterways, where a small group of crocodiles families have been living in seclusion from their distant cousins in the sub-Saharan Sahel region. It’s a mystery how these crocodiles have been able to survive the test of time―both genetically and nutritionally.
The most popular tourist draw for visitors coming to Mauritania… the iron ore desert train is an adventure travelers dream. The train ports…
A natural anomaly without firm explanation, the Richat Structure (also called the “Eyes of the Sahara”) is one of the only geological structures…
A popular attraction showing off a major highlight of the trans-Saharan trade route. Chinguetti is several hundred years old, the current city is…
Makhrougat is the home of the Elephant Mountains and “The Fingers”. These are rock formations that rise abruptly from the soft desert sand,…
