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Nouakchott

Desert capital by the sea

Curated by Vinod Kumar Jain & Amit Jain · All Frontier Global · free, no login · reviewed 2026-07-05

Things to do

Port de Pêche · Waterfront

A thronged beach where a fleet of painted pirogues lands the day's catch. Best: Nov–Apr

National Museum of Mauritania · Museum

Moorish jewellery, manuscripts and nomad heritage of the desert republic. Best: Year-round

Grande Mosquée Saoudienne · Mosque

The capital's grand twin-minaret mosque, a modern city landmark. Best: Nov–Apr

Marché Capitale · Market

A sprawling market of Moorish cloth, silver, dates and leather. Best: Nov–Apr

Parc du Cinquantenaire · Park

Green space and monument celebrating Mauritania's independence with local artwork and gardens. Best: Nov–Mar

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