15 km or 20 minutes drive south from Nouadhibou is Cap Blanc, Mauritania's answer to the Cape of Good Hope. Here there is a lighthouse and wide beach (accessed down a sandy slope, with a rope cha...
A short drive north from Iwik and the main entrance of the Banc d'Arguin National Park, Cape Tafarit has a wonderful long white sand beach. With a locally-run tented camp just behind the beach, this i...
Nouakchott's Grande Mosquée is also known as the Mosquée Saudique, and is Mauritania's premier mosque. Located right in the centre of Nouakchott it is an important landmark worthy o...
Iwik (Iouik) is a fishing village located in Banc d'Arguin National Park. The main entrance of Banc d'Arguin NP is located near Iwik village. A sign marks the entrance, guarded by the skeleton of...
Moorish culture and a prehistoric gallery with archaeological exhibits are the highlights of Mauritania's National Museum. Worth a visit for those with a deep interest in museums and local cultur...
Nouakchott fish market is the place to head to stimulate the senses - boats return with their catch throughout the day, but late afternoon is the best time to visit. As the sun sets and boats are pull...
