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Places to visit in Mauritania

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WARNING: exclude eastern military zones, Mali-border areas and other regions subject to FCDO restrictions. Desert excursions require an escorted 4WD convoy and current written itinerary security clearance. An escorted, safety-screened study of coastal cities, UNESCO caravan settlements, Atlantic wildlife and desert culture. Desert travel is not a casual self-drive product: a qualified local operator, 4WD logistics, current military-zone maps and appropriate approvals are prerequisites.

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Nouakchott capital and Atlantic coast (1)
Nouadhibou coast and Banc d Arguin approaches (2)
Atar and Adrar gateway (1)
Chinguetti manuscripts and historic ksar (1)
Ouadane and ancient caravan archaeology (1)
Southern river culture and Trarza (1)