Explore in Mauritania

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Ksar El Barka

A fortified city founded in 1690 by the Kunta, Ksar El Barka preserves ruins, ancient manuscripts, and three centuries of Saharan history in the heart of Tagant.

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Destination

Koumbi Saleh

Once the capital of the Ghana Empire, Koumbi Saleh reveals its ruins in the heart of Hodh El Chargui. History, access, advice: your complete guide.

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Destination

Azougui

Eight kilometers from Atar, Azougui stands watch over Mauritania's Adrar: an Almoravid tell, a venerated tomb, and the Wad Tayarit palm grove. An essential stop where history and oasis converge.

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The Adrar of Mauritania

Coming from the west, after crossing the endless regs outlined with ribbon-like sand of the Inchiri, then the scattered massifs of the Amsaga, the Adrar distinguishes itself by towering, sheer cliffs that stretch

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