Things to Do in Mauritania

There are 26 attractions in Mauritania. Chinguetti Mosque, ancient saharan mosque in historic chinguetti trading town, is the most popular.

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All Archaeological Sites 3 Islands 2 Mountains & Peaks 2 Parks & Reserves 2 Capes & Headlands 1 Museums 1 Religious Sites 1

Chinguetti Mosque

Ancient Saharan mosque in historic Chinguetti trading town

Banc d'Arguin National Park

Banc d'Arguin National Park

Mauritanian coastal park protecting vast migratory bird habitats

Ancient <I>Ksour</I> of Ouadane, Chinguetti, Tichitt and Oualata

Ancient <I>Ksour</I> of Ouadane, Chinguetti, Tichitt and Oualata

Group of Saharan medieval trading towns with earthen architecture

Historical Site

Arguin

Small Mauritanian island historically used by European traders

Ras Nouadhibou

Sandbar peninsula forming border between Mauritania and Western Sahara

Koumbi Saleh

Ruins of medieval capital of the Ghana Empire

Kediet ej Jill

Mauritania's iron-rich mountain and former mining site

Aoudaghost

Ruined medieval Saharan city and former caravan hub

National Museum of Mauritania

National Museum of Mauritania

Mauritania's national museum showcasing cultural and historical artifacts

Tidra

Island off Mauritania's coast within Banc d'Arguin

Diawling National Park

Wetland reserve protecting Mauritania's Senegal River delta habitats

Agrour Amogjar

Cliff site featuring ancient rock art panels