Tourist Destinations

Adrar

Chinguetti

شنقيط

An ancient historic city listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Chinguetti is one of Mauritania's most emblematic cities. It holds a rich cultural and spiritual heritage linked to the history of Islam and Saharan culture, with its ancestral libraries and historic mosques.

Adrar

Ouadane

وادان

An ancient historic city listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ouadane is an exceptional testimony to trans-Saharan architecture and trade. Located in the Adrar region, it features a landscape of ruins and traditional constructions of great heritage value.

Tagant

Tichitt

تيشيت

An ancient historic city listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Tichitt is one of the oldest cities in West Africa. It bears witness to a flourishing Sahelian civilisation and offers a remarkable architectural heritage in the heart of the Mauritanian desert.

Hodh El Gharbi

Oualata

ولاتة

An ancient historic city listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Oualata is renowned for its unique polychrome mural decorations and its role as the terminus of the great trans-Saharan caravan routes. It is a jewel of Mauritanian cultural and architectural heritage.

Inchiri / Dakhlet Nouadhibou

Banc d'Arguin National Park

الحديقة الوطنية لبنك أرغين

Banc d'Arguin National Park is one of the most important nature reserves in the world, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This exceptional site hosts remarkable marine and avian biodiversity, with millions of migratory birds and uniquely rich marine resources.

Multiple regions

Mauritanian Sahara

الصحراء الموريتانية

The spectacular desert landscapes of the Mauritanian Sahara offer a unique tourism experience. Its vast sandy expanses, majestic dunes and breathtaking scenery make it an exceptional draw for Saharan and adventure tourism.

Nouakchott / Nouadhibou

Atlantic Coastline

الساحل الأطلسي

The Mauritanian Atlantic coastline stretches over long distances and represents a promising tourism area with significant potential. Rich in marine resources and unspoilt coastal scenery, it offers remarkable opportunities for beach and fishing tourism.