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In brief+

Weekly budget
£unconfirmed
Flight budget
£unconfirmed
Flight duration
 
Time difference
Summer/Winter
Visa
Yes
Vaccinations
Yes
Currency
Ouguiya
Language(s)
arabic,
French

Overview

Mauritania

Mauritania: such an inspiring country. Between the sand and the sea, you almost feel as if you were on the other side of the world. Part of the Western Sahara, Mauritania does not have one but several deserts. Sea rocks contrast with the inland dunes and the arid climate prevents the population from spreading. It must be for this reason that the Mauritanians are so deeply attached to their rich traditions. In short, Mauritania will delight hiking enthusiasts and all those seeking a more authentic way of life.

pros

  •  Crossing the desert gives you an immense feeling of freedom.
  •  The country has not yet been invaded by tourists.
  •  The Mauritanians' warm welcome.

cons

  •  The local populations wait for the rain which rarely comes, and whose absence can create quite dramatic everyday life situations.
  •  The question of the Western Sahara, in the north of the country, remains in a deadlock with the Sahrawis of the Polisario Front and Morocco.
  •  Human rights are not a priority. The excision of women and the slave trade are still practised.
  •  Populations are losing their nomadic traditions and tending to become more and more sedentary.

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Our Editorial team's advice

Explore the magnificent Banc d'Arguin National Park, truly heaven on earth. Travel along the coastline, (with sea and sand on either side), and a 110 mile stretch of coast, from Cape Timirist, south of Levrier Bay, to Nouadhibou. In Nouadhibou, go deepsea fishing and observe the ?surprising' decor of the dozens of rusty shipwrecks obstructing the view of Nouadhibou harbour. In Oualata, admire the wonderfully restored cit, from the trans-Saharan caravan road to the far reaches of the desert. It is a city which benefits from a rich cultural and architectural heritage revealing a compelling aspect of Mauritania. Finally, let us remind you that the import, sale or consumption of alcohol is prohibited in the country.

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