Mauritania walking tours

Mauritania is a vast desert country on the Atlantic coast, where the Sahara meets West Africa. Its ancient caravan towns, such as Chinguetti and Ouadane, once held famous libraries of manuscripts, and its iron ore train is one of the longest in the world. Check current travel advice before planning a trip, as some border areas are unsafe.

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2 h

Capital:

Nouakchott

Language:

Arabic (official), with Hassaniya, Pulaar, Soninke, Wolof and French

Currency:

Mauritanian ouguiya (MRU)