Banc d'Arguin National Park
Coastal park north of Nouakchott
UNESCO marine reserve and one of the world's great birdwatching sites, with thousands of migratory birds.
Chinguetti
Chinguetti (northern desert)
Medieval Islamic trading town in the Sahara, ancient manuscripts and blue-roofed buildings.
Ouadane
Ouadane (northern desert)
Another ancient Saharan trading post with fortress ruins and desert landscapes.
Atar
Atar (northern desert)
Gateway to the Adrar Plateau, with access to desert landscapes and oasis towns.
Central Market (Grand Marche)
Nouakchott
Lively market in the capital selling textiles, crafts, food, and traditional goods.