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Birdwatching at Banc d'Arguin

Banc d'Arguin National Park, a national reserve since 1976, was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1989. Spanning 180 kilometers in length, its 12,000 km² surface area encompasses both maritime and terrestrial domains. Just 50 kilometers from the coast, the ocean is only 5 meters deep. PNBA is the ideal location in Mauritanie for **observing wildlife and flora**, especially birds.

Arguin Bank National Park

UNESCO-listed, Arguin Bank National Park protects 12,000 km² between the Sahara and the Atlantic, a sanctuary for migratory birds and home to the Imraguen fishing community.

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Ouadâne

Ouadâne, a former caravan city listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, bears the marks of five centuries of prosperity in the heart of the Mauritanian Sahara. Complete guide to visiting.

Chinguetti

Chinguetti

A caravan city listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, Chinguetti reveals its thousand-year-old ksar, libraries housing ancient manuscripts, and the vastness of Erg Ouarane.