Mauritania's highest dunes are easily accessible to travellers in a 4WD, only an hour from the main Nouakchott to Atar tar road, along a flat, fast, piste.
Chinguetti is famous for its private libraries of ancient manuscripts.
Descending the Amogjar Pass the trail leads to an arid plateau deserted except for the ruined remains of Fort Sagane - a spectacular site in the midst of the Adrar.
Located just 27 km from Atar en route to Nouakchott, the Oued Seguelila is one of the principle watercourses of northern Mauritania. Dry for much of the year, the river valley makes a perfect spot for...
