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07 Nema

Nema is one of the best places to visit to witness Mauritania’s old nomadic way of life. The city is located far inland in southeastern Mauritania near the border with Mali. The mountain plateaus outside of Nema are ideal for hiking and attract many explorers. Though the town feels quite remote, it does contain a small hospital and an airport, which makes reaching the city a relative breeze. Nema has long been an important caravan stop between the coast and the interior of Western Africa.

Travel by camel is still a popular mode of transport in and around Nema. Cristina Avincola / Getty Images
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