The Top 7 Attractions in Mauritania
There are plenty of places to see and visit in Mauritania. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Mauritania is a region where 7
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: October 31, 2025
Zouérat
Highlight (Segment) • Settlement
The history of the town of Zouérat is closely linked to the region's iron ore mining. A limited company was formed in 1952 to mine the iron deposits at Kediet …
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Nouakchott Fish Market
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An unbelievable hustle and bustle and a lot going on at the fish market. Colorful pirogues, fish everywhere, stalls, places to eat. I could go for a walk in peace and see everything.
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Accommodation: Bab Sahara Campement
Highlight • Mountain Hut
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Beautiful, quiet, well-kept facility, managed by Justus and Leonie
Beautiful, quiet, well-kept facility, managed by Justus and Leonie
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Rosso border crossing from Mauritania to Senegal
Highlight • Rest Area
Border crossing Rosse from Mauritania to Senegal
No highlight, more of a warning from February 2022
There are special conditions for this border crossing:
A letter of recommendation from the …
No highlight, more of a warning from February 2022
There are special conditions for this border crossing:
A letter of recommendation from the …
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Accommodation: Auberge chez Jamal
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The accommodation at Jamal is beautifully situated on a hill and is well equipped.
Accommodation "Auberge des Caravanes" at the entrance to the village was deserted.
Accommodation "Auberge des Caravanes" at the entrance to the village was deserted.
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Auberge Bioclimatique, about 100 km before Nouakchott.
Highlight • Mountain Hut
Auberge Bioclimatique, what an exaggerated advertisement for the 3 or 4 huts. But the room was clean and has a lightbulb; Mohammed and Ahmat served tea and cooked a simple meal.
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Hotel Sahara
Highlight • Rest Area
Hotel Sahara is a good hotel in Akjoujt. Restaurant, supermarket and bakery right next to it.
Alternative: Hotel Oum Grein (or Aum Greiyn), cheaper but smells bad.
Alternative: Hotel Oum Grein (or Aum Greiyn), cheaper but smells bad.
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