Explore the Desert of Mauritania

06 Ouadane

Once an important trade post, Ouadane was a Trans-Saharan stop for caravans. Though few people still live here, the dust-swept down is mainly abandoned, but its old section is a World Heritage Site and attracts many of Mauritania’s tourists. The arid landscape and heat may put off some visitors, but if you choose to make the trek, you’ll be able to explore the town’s ruins. Sometimes, Berber tradespeople can be found selling their traditional handicrafts near the town’s red brick walls.

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