A desert country in Northwest Africa, Mauritania is an underrated travel destination. The country gets overlooked for many reasons. Despite persistent strides from local activists, slavery is still practiced throughout the country. The practice was officially abolished in 1981. According to CNN, approximately 10 to 20 percent of the country’s population remains illegally enslaved. Due… Continue reading 5 Cultural Experiences To Have In Mauritania
Bathed by the Atlantic Ocean and a few kilometers from the dunes of the Sahara, Nouakchott, the capital of Mauritania, has experienced a very strong expansion. Modern, this mushrooming city was built on a quasi-desert area. And even if it is not the economic capital of the country, it holds some treasures not to be missed. Here are 5 things to do in Nouakchott. Bathed by the Atlantic Ocean and a few kilometers from the dunes of the Sahara, Nouakchott, the capital of Mauritania, has experienced a very strong expansion. Modern, this mushrooming city was built on a quasi-desert area. And even if it is not the economic capital of the country, it holds some treasures not to be missed. Here are 5 things to do in Nouakchott.