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Nomad tents in desert between Nouackchott and Nouamghar
© Jane Sweeney
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Ancient town of Chinguetti, surrounded by dunes of Sahara desert
© Anthony Ham
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Rock ridge known as Zarga mountain, in dunes of Erg Ouarane
© Olivier Cirendini
Mauritania: Overview
Mauritania is venturing through towns blanketed in sand, crossing moon-like plateaus, taking camel treks across dunes, travelling the longest, dustiest train in the world and gazing at ancient Saharan architecture. One thousand-mile stare coming up.
