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Mauritania

Islamic Republic of Mauritania

CapitalNouakchott
RegionWestern Africa
CurrencyMRU
Official languagesArabic
Access to the seaYes
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Adrar
Mauritania · Region or area

Adrar

Adrar includes historic Saharan settlements such as Chinguetti and Ouadane, with narrow streets, courtyards and stone architecture shaped by caravan routes. Official safety advice recommends postponing tourist travel to the region for now.

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Tidal flats and dunes in Banc d’Arguin National Park.
Mauritania · Region or area

Banc d’Arguin National Park

Banc d’Arguin National Park combines dunes, tidal flats, islets and shallow waters on Mauritania’s Atlantic coast. Its character lies in tides, birds and Imraguen communities, while access requires careful planning away from paved roads.

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Chinguetti
Mauritania · City or town

Chinguetti

Chinguetti is an ancient ksar in Adrar, linked to Saharan caravan routes. Its stone urban fabric, courtyards and historic mosque reflect a tradition of settlement adapted to desert life.

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Stone lanes of the ancient ksar of Ouadane beside the desert.
Mauritania · City or town

Ouadane

Ouadane is an ancient ksar in Adrar, associated with Saharan caravan routes. Its stepped settlement reveals the relationship between the town, the valleys and the arid surroundings.

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