NOUAKCHOTT

A blend of Atlantic beaches, vibrant markets, desert traditions, colorful fishing culture, and rich Mauritanian heritage.

Activities

🏖️ Beach walks, 🦞 fresh seafood tasting,                            🛍️ market shopping, 🐪 camel market visits,                       🎨 cultural tours, 🍽️ traditional dining,                                🌅 sunset watching, 📸 photography,                                      🧵 handicraft shopping.

About Nouakchott

Nouakchott is a vibrant coastal capital combining modern hospitality with rich culture and beautiful Atlantic beaches. The city offers a wide range of accommodation, from luxury hotels to traditional tent camps, alongside lively cafés and restaurants serving diverse cuisine. Visitors can enjoy long stretches of white sandy beaches, including the famous fishermen’s beach where colorful pirogues return each evening with fresh seafood and spectacular sunsets. The city is also known for its lively craft bazaars, colorful local markets, and the traditional camel market, offering an authentic glimpse into Mauritanian daily life and heritage. Museums, galleries, and cultural centers further showcase the country’s art and creativity.

Landmarks

Fishermen’s Beach, Camel Market, Craft Bazaars, Capital Market, Saudi Mosque, National Museum, Traditional Restaurants, Zeinart Gallery.

ADRAR REGION

A blend of desert plateaus, ancient caravan cities, palm oases, rocky landscapes, and iconic natural landmarks.

Activities

🥾Trekking |🐪 Camel rides| 🚙 4x4 tours 🏜️ Desert exploration | 🏕️ Camping |     📸 Photography

About Adrar

The Mauritanian Adrar features diverse desert landscapes, rich heritage, and historic cities like Ouadane and Chinguetti, offering a true flashback in time to the medieval era. It also includes unique experiences such as trekking, camel rides, and visits to iconic sites like the Richat Structure and Ben Amira.

Landmarks

Ouadane, Chinguetti, Richat Structure, Ben Amira, Terjit Oasis

NOUADHIBOU REGION

A blend of Atlantic coastline where ocean and desert meet, rich wildlife reserves, fishing ports, and vast desert landscapes.

Activities

🚂 Iron ore train | 🎣 Sport fishing               🪁 Kitesurfing | 🐢 Wildlife watching       🐦 Birdwatching | 🏖️ Beach exploration | 🏕️ Camping | 📸 Photography

About Nouadhibou

Nouadhibou, formerly known as Port-Étienne, is a historic Atlantic city described by Saint-Exupéry as the “Land of Men.” Today, it is a major fishing and iron ore port and the terminus of the world’s longest iron ore train from Zouerate. The region offers rich natural attractions, including the protected Baie de l’Étoile with its unique ecosystem (green turtles, monk seals, and many bird species), as well as the nearby Banc d’Arguin, one of the world’s most important bird reserves and a major fishing area.

Landmarks

Baie de l’Étoile, Banc d’Arguin, Nouadhibou Port, Cap Blanc, Iron Ore Train Route

TIRIS ZEMMOUR REGION

A blend of desert plains, nomadic heritage lands, seasonal green valleys, mountain formations, and iconic natural and historical landmarks.

Activities

🐪 Camel trekking | 🚂 Iron ore train |    🥾 Desert hiking | ⛰️ Mountain climbing | 📸 Photography | 🌸 Nature viewing |    🏕️ Camping 

About Tiris Zemmour

The Tiris Zemmour region is a traditional nomadic grazing land that becomes a green, flower-filled paradise after light rains. It is known for its natural beauty, camel herding culture, and iconic sites like Ben Amira and nearby desert legends. It is also crossed by the famous iron ore train linking Zouerate to Nouadhibou Port.

Landmarks

Ben Amira, Aïcha the Beautiful, Sebkha of Ehl Chemmad, Iron Ore Train Route, Zouerate mining area

TRARZA REGION

A mix of coastal dunes, wetlands, and fertile river plains forming a rich and diverse natural landscape.

Activities

🏊‍♂️ swimming, 🎣 fishing, 🪁 kitesurfing, 🥾 trekking,        ⛺ camping, 🐦 birdwatching, 🐾 wildlife observation

About Trarza

Trarza reveals a rich natural mosaic shaped by the Atlantic Ocean and the Senegal River. The region features vast white sand beaches, coastal dunes, and the unique delta of the Senegal River with its mangroves and wetlands.Key natural landmarks include Diawling National Park and Awleigat National Park, known for their rare ecosystems and biodiversity. Inland, the fertile plains of the Chamama contrast with arid zones, acacia forests, and sandy landscapes.A region where desert, ocean, and river meet, offering some of the most diverse natural scenery in Mauritania.

Landmarks

Senegal River, Diawling National Park, Awleigat National Park

BANC D'ARGUIN NATIONAL PARK

A blend of coastal dunes, shallow waters, wetlands, and rich marine wildlife where desert landscapes meet the Atlantic Ocean.

Activities

🐬 Dolphin Watching • 🦅 Birdwatching • 📸 Photography   • ⛵ Traditional Fishing • 🏕️ Eco Tours •  🌅 Sunset Viewing • 🐢 Wildlife Discovery

About Banc d'Arguin National Park

Explore Banc d'Arguin National Park, a stunning UNESCO-listed natural reserve on Mauritania’s Atlantic coast. This unique destination blends golden sand dunes, shallow coastal waters, marshlands, and small islands, creating an extraordinary desert and ocean landscape. Known for its rich biodiversity, the park is a major sanctuary for migratory birds and home to sea turtles and dolphins. Visitors can enjoy birdwatching, eco-tourism, photography, and authentic coastal culture while discovering one of Mauritania’s most remarkable natural wonders.

AWLEIGATT NATIONAL PARK

A blend of protected natural landscapes, wildlife habitats, green spaces, and peaceful ecosystems dedicated to biodiversity and eco-tourism.

Activities

🦌 Wildlife Discovery • 🥾 Nature Hiking • 📸 Photography 🌿 Eco-Tourism • 🏕️ Camping Experience • 🦅 Birdwatching • 🚙 Nature Exploration

About Awleigatt National Park

Discover Awleigatt National Park, a protected natural destination dedicated to preserving Mauritania’s unique biodiversity and landscapes. Officially established in 2016, the park was created to protect wildlife and natural ecosystems from climate change, poaching, and overexploitation of natural resources. Located in a peaceful natural setting, Awleigatt National Park offers visitors an authentic eco-tourism experience with diverse wildlife, scenic landscapes, and opportunities for nature discovery. The park combines environmental protection, sustainable tourism, and education, making it an ideal destination for travelers seeking nature, adventure, and responsible tourism in Mauritania.

DIAWLING NATIONAL PARK

A blend of wetlands, river channels, islands, and rich wildlife habitats forming a peaceful natural ecosystem dedicated to biodiversity and eco-tourism.

Activities

🚣 Pirogue Rides • 🦅 Birdwatching • 📸 Photography  •   🌿 Eco-Tourism • 🥾 Nature Exploration • 🏕️ Camping Experience • 🐟 River & Wetland Discovery

About Awleigatt National Park

Discover Diawling National Park, a beautiful natural reserve located in the lower Senegal River delta in southern Mauritania. Known for its rich wetlands, diverse wildlife, and peaceful landscapes, the park is one of the country’s most important eco-tourism destinations. Home to thousands of migratory birds, waterways, islands, and coastal ecosystems, Diawling National Park offers visitors a unique nature experience between river, marshlands, and Atlantic coastal scenery. Travelers can enjoy traditional pirogue rides to explore the islands and shoreline while discovering the park’s exceptional biodiversity and local culture.