Visas on arrival at Oumtounsy International Airport cost 55 Euros. This Nouakchott guide covers the Port de Pêche, Marche de la Capitale, and local logistics.
Suggested: 48h
Eye of the Sahara
Natural SceneryThe Richat Structure spans 40 kilometers in the Mauritanian Sahara, requiring a 4x4 and a multi-day trip from Nouakchott via the historic town of Ouadane.
Suggested: 8h
Chinguetti sits 450 meters above sea level in the Adrar region, housing over 6,000 ancient Islamic manuscripts across five private family libraries.
Suggested: 48h
Banc d'Arguin National Park covers 12,000 square kilometers where two million birds winter. Visit Iwik between November and February for traditional Imraguen sailing.
Suggested: 8h
Diawling National Park spans 16,000 hectares, hosting 220 bird species. Visit from November to March for migratory sightings in this desert sanctuary.
Suggested: 8h
Ben Amera rises 633 meters from the Sahara as Africa's largest monolith. This guide covers the Tmeimichat train stop and the 1999 Ben Aisha granite sculptures.
Suggested: 2h
Banc d'Arguin National Park covers 12,000 square kilometers where the Sahara meets the Atlantic, hosting over two million migratory birds. Entry permits cost roughly 1,200 MRU.
Suggested: 3h
Atar serves as the Adrar region gateway at 270 meters elevation, offering the last reliable ATMs and supplies before Chinguetti. This guide covers transport logistics and local markets.
Suggested: 24h