Mauritania
33 places in Mauritania, sorted into the categories that matter when you are planning: what each place is, when it is worth going, how long to allow and how to reach it.
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RegionWestern Africa
CapitalNouakchott
Places written33
Categories covered5 of 5
Plugs and voltage
Type C · 220 V travel adapter →
CurrencyOuguiya (MRU)
LanguagesArabic
Driving sideright
Nature & outdoors (13) Landmarks & history (4) Museums & culture (13) Attractions & fun (1) Food & drink (2)
UNESCO heritage World Heritage Sites and living traditions on the UNESCO lists
Nature & outdoors Waterfalls, lakes, canyons, national parks, beaches, caves and the trails that reach them.
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Amogjar Pass
bay
Baie de l'Etoile
national park
Banc d'Arguin National Park
monolith
Ben Amera
beach
Cap Blanc
national park
Diawling National Park
guelta
Guelta of Matmata
lake
Lac d'Aleg
oasis
Mhaireth Oasis
oasis
Tanouchert Oasis
oasis
Terjit Oasis
viewpoint
The Adrar Desert and Oases
viewpoint