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  • qualitywork1
    Taunton, UK421 contributions
    Review of: Port de Pêche
    The number 1 top place to see
    Port DE peche is a very interesting place. It is a working fishing port and one of the biggest in West Africa. Try and get there for late afternoon to watch the fishing boats come in and land their fish. It is a hectic experience as there are so many boats. It is dirty, smelly, noisy, colourful, fast moving place.
    Make sure you visit for a real African experience . Expect to see no foreigners or tourists.
    Written 13 March 2020
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  • Henderson Glenn
    2 contributions
    Review of: Plage de Nouakchott
    nice place
    lovely time spent in these dunes. Respectfully, you can traverse them and find some amazing views. To be amongst them is stunning. Just remember to bring sun screen and water
    Written 4 March 2020
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  • Mauritania Best Tours
    Nouakchott, Mauritania43 contributions
    Review of: Banc d'Arguin National Park
    2 days in Banc Arguin
    The park is very nice ; I had a tour with 2 clients this week and it was really unforgettable
    They liked it; one from USA and the other one is from Australia.
    Written 5 November 2021
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  • Edin Krnic
    Tuzi, Montenegro3,104 contributions
    Review of: Marche Capitale
    Very interesting
    This marked is located in center of town. Looking like is in rush but still everything working perfect. They selling everything here.
    Written 10 November 2021
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  • Omar D
    Casablanca, Morocco124 contributions
    Review of: Saudi mosque
    saudi mosk
    One of the 3 biggest mosk to see in the city.
    from inside is really cool and nice decoration.
    as there is nothing to see in Nouakchott, have a look to this place
    Written 6 July 2017
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  • Yves R
    St. Lucia58 contributions
    Review of: Centre culturel francais St Exupery
    Interesting things happen here
    Check their website for events, quite a lot happening here, including music, theatre and exhibitions. Also a little café with simple meals, sandwiches and good coffee. A good spot
    Written 30 May 2017
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  • Andy W
    Zaventem, Belgium317 contributions
    Review of: Marche aux Khaimas
    So many to choose from!!
    If you want a khaima (traditional tent of the area) this is the place to go. The many market stalls make it a challenge to choose. I learned a valuable lesson while buying a carpet at the Egyptian Market in Istanbul. Before you go know the size, basic pattern and colors you want and stick to it otherwise you will spend hours (which isn't bad if you have the time) I went in and just started. I don't know the local language or French but that wasn't a problem because I knew what I wanted. After an hour or a bit more and several cups of tea we realized the khaimas all started looking the same. We went back to our original plan and quickly choose the one we wanted. Happy with our choice and price. We knew a head what we should pay. We left with what we came for, greatly enjoyed the experience, and if family or friends ever come to visit we will take them here. Well worth the experience.
    Written 30 April 2016
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  • Ibrahim A
    3 contributions
    Review of: Marche Turc
    Marche Turc Clothing Store For Men, Women and Kids
    Marche Turc Clothing Store For Men, Women and Kids in Nouakchott Mauritania #clothing #nktt #nouakchott
    Written 26 May 2017
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  • Frank P. C.
    Manchester, UK4 contributions
    Review of: Ibn Abbas Mosque
    nice architecture
    interesting mosque, inside the city, the architecture is quite nice, but it is in a chaotic area of ​​traffic, it is not a great monument, but it can be seen.
    Written 12 March 2020
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  • Aussiboy
    Calgary, Canada112 contributions
    Review of: Stade Olympique
    Mauritania Vs Gambia
    Went to this game. Stadium is pretty basic but serves the function. Its open to the public most of the time. Built in 2002??? - needs maintenance, built by the chinese. I visited for the Mauritania Vs Gambia CAF game. Mauritania won 2-1
    Written 26 March 2016
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  • Andy W
    Zaventem, Belgium317 contributions
    Review of: Haye Mohamedia Mosque
    Great place for photos
    I wasn't dressed correctly to go in but found the area very interesting and worth a visit. I got some great photos of the Mosque and of the area but had to be discrete. I walked alone and wasn't bothered by anyone. I can recommend a visit.
    Written 30 April 2016
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  • Andy W
    Zaventem, Belgium317 contributions
    Review of: Mosque Ould Mbouja
    Great photo shot
    I did not go in because I wasn't dressed correctly but got some great photos of the Mosque and surrounding area. I made sure I took the photos very discretely. I wasn't bothered while walking in the area.
    Written 30 April 2016
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  • steweu
    Vancouver, Canada188 contributions
    Review of: Time4mauritania Tours
    Great itinerary change, hiking and camping in the Sahara dessert
    Hademine and his team of cooks and drivers were superb, knowledgeable and fun to hang out with. Definitely go again
    Written 15 July 2022
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  • michaelcorrea
    6 contributions
    Review of: Desert Mauritanie
    Real life experience with the Mauritanian nomads
    I found this company through my hotel in Nouakchott. I got in contact and we made a 4 days - 3 nights tour in the desert. We visited Terjit, Adar, Ouadane and Chinghetti. In fact, we visited a lot of more places. All the treatment was amazing, both from the driver and from the guide. We got in touch with locals and could see how the real nomads live today. Basically the same life of 1000 years ago, with some small differences. If I recommend the tour and the company? Of course I do. Mauritania deserves a visit.
    Written 9 August 2022
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