To help inspire or plan your trip to Mauritania, some of its major attractions
for travellers are shown below, including some of the best natural, historical, cultural and adventure sites in the country.
These include all of UNESCO World Heritage Sites for Mauritania which represent the best
of the world's cultural and natural heritage.
Click on the icons below to focus on specific types of features
(click again to return to all).
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Natural attractions in Mauritania
| Banc d'Arguin National Park | |
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Banc d'Arguin National Park is located on the Atlantic desert coast of Mauritania. This transition zone between the Sahara and the Atlantic comprises sand-dunes, coastal swamps, mudflats, small islands and shallow coastal waters. The shallow water and its vegetation is home to large fish populations which attract a wide variety of migrating birds. Wild dolphins have evolved a unique symbiotic collaboration with local fishermen to attract shoals of fish. UNESCO World Heritage Site: Banc d'Arguin National Park | |
| Terjit Oasis | |
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Terjit Oasis is a picture perfect oasis located in the Sahara Desert of southern Mauritania. Surrounded by mountains, it comprises crystal clear waters, palmeries and a small village. This is a perfect spot to take a camel trek into the surrounding desert, experience the desert sunset and sleep under the stars in Bedouin tents. | |