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Travel to Mauritania - Sands of the Sahara

Ratings:: 4.2 out of 5 (54 votes)

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It is surprising that Mauritania is still largely undiscovered by the western traveller. With little over 40,000 visitors a year this west Saharan desert nation has a rich history of ancient civilisations, both natural and cultural World Heritage Sites, vast wilderness, dramatic rock canyons, breathtaking Atlantic beaches and an amazing winter bird migration.

Travellers can experience Mauritanian camel safaris lasting several days (or trek on foot) in untouched Sahara; they can camp under the stars in date-palm oases, enjoy ever-changing landscapes on a Mauritanian 4x4 desert adventure, or simply sip mint tea in the huge white tent of a welcoming nomad. If you are addicted to real adventure take a journey in authentic Mauritania - you won't be disappointed!

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Areas of Mauritania

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Places to Visit in Mauritania

Mauritania Reviews

Mauritania: What a wealth of spectacular scenery!

Posted on:: Monday, 17th December 2007
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I have been fortunate enough to have been to some of the most spectacular desert scenery in the world - Egypt, Jordan, Syria, the Western USA, Namibia, South Africa - and I have to say, what I saw in Mauritania rivals any of them. Indeed it mixes them all up and offers you the best bits of each. Massive dunes, huge canyons, vast Wadis, tranquil oases, empty quarters, strange eroded buttes, palm trees, thatched villages, friendly, smiling people in brightly-coloured dress...

The desert driving - like being on a trackless rollercoaster gone mad - was worth the trip alone.
Then there were the nights camping under huge, star-filled skies; the dips in clear oasis pools; the evocative desert ruins, coastal bird life, amazing fresh fish kebabs; and yes even the camel stew!

I would highly recommend Mauritania to anyone.

Posted by:: Mike Fox
Posted at:: 15:29