Cities in Mauritania
The most important cities in Mauritania at a glance – from the bustling metropolis to the charming small town. Each city links to a detailed page with map, attractions and travel tips.
Rosso
Rosso is a border town on the Senegal River opposite the city of the same name in Senegal.
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Zouérat
Zouérat is the center of Mauritanian iron ore mining in the Sahara Desert.
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Sélibaby
Sélibaby is a city in southeastern Mauritania in the Guidimaka region.
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Nouadhibou
Nouadhibou is located on the Ras Nouadhibou peninsula and is the economic center for iron ore exports.
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Market Town Kiffa
Kiffa serves as a central hub for trade in the eastern regions of Mauritania.
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Rosso Agricultural Zone
Rosso is a major border crossing and agricultural hub.
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Kaédi
Kaédi is located on the Senegal River and serves as an agricultural hub.
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Kiffa
Kiffa is a city in southern Mauritania and capital of the Assaba region.
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Nouakchott Central Market
The central market of Nouakchott is a significant hub for regional trade.
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Néma
Néma is the capital of the Hodh Ech Chargui region in the far east of Mauritania.
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Tintane
Tintane is located in the Hodh El Gharbi region.
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Chinguetti
Chinguetti is known for its historical libraries and medieval desert architecture.
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Selibaby Trade Center
Selibaby is strategically located in the south and is a hub for cross-border trade.
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Maghama Market
Maghama serves as a trading hub for the southern border region.
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Kaedi Agricultural Center
Kaedi is situated along the Senegal River and is a center for local agriculture.
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Nouakchott Wholesale Market
This wholesale market in Nouakchott coordinates the flow of goods in the capital.
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Gouraye
Gouraye is located directly on the Senegal River and is an important border station in the south.
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Kaedi Distribution Center
Kaedi serves as an important commercial base along the river course.
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Oualata City
Oualata is famous for its intricate wall murals and Islamic scholarship.
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Tidjikja
Tidjikja is the capital of the Tagant region and is located by an oasis.
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Tichitt
Tichitt is an ancient, remote oasis city.
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Boghé
Boghé is located on the Senegal River and is an important hub for the cultivation of rice and other agricultural products.
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Ouadane
Ouadane is a historical oasis city founded in the 12th century.
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Bababé
Bababé is located on the Senegal River and is a historical hub for farming.
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Moudjéria
Moudjéria is a city in the Tagant region.
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Gorgol
Gorgol is an important settlement area in the region of the same name.
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Boutilimit
Boutilimit is known as a center of Islamic scholarship.
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Atar Oasis Agriculture
Atar is a center for date palm cultivation in the Sahara.
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Maghama
Maghama is located in the south near the Senegal River.
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Mouit
Mouit is located near the Atlantic coast, close to Nouakchott.
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Kaédi-Nord
Kaédi-Nord includes residential areas on the northern edge of Kaédi.
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Akjoujt
Akjoujt is the capital of the Inchiri region.
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M'Bagne
M'Bagne is located near the Senegal River.
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Oualata
Oualata is a historical oasis city near the Malian border.
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Wompou
Wompou is a local center in southern Mauritania.
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Barkéol
Barkéol is a city in the Assaba region.
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Aïoun
Aïoun is the capital of the Hodh El Gharbi region.
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Oualata-Est
Oualata-Est is a district of Oualata.
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Rosso-Est
Rosso-Est is a part of the border town Rosso.
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Néma-Nord
Néma-Nord is a district in the north of Néma.
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Terjit
A paradisiacal oasis in the Adrar desert with natural springs and shaded palm groves.
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Kiffa-Nord
Kiffa-Nord is an expanding part of Kiffa.
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Zouérat-Nord
Zouérat-Nord includes the northern expansion zones of the industrial town Zouérat.
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Akjoujt-Nord
Akjoujt-Nord is an industrially characterized district in the north of Akjoujt.
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Djédjé
Djédjé is a settlement in the Gorgol region.
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Moudjéria-Nord
Moudjéria-Nord is the northern part of the town Moudjéria on the plateau.
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Sélibaby-Est
Sélibaby-Est forms the eastern part of the regional center Sélibaby.
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Djédjé-Nord
Djédjé-Nord comprises the northern areas of the settlement Djédjé.
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Tichitt-Est
Tichitt-Est is located in the eastern area of the oasis city Tichitt.
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Mouit-Nord
Mouit-Nord is a district located in the north of the locality Mouit.
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What are the largest cities in Mauritania?
This page lists the most important cities by population – each with its own detail page, map and attractions.
How do I find attractions per city?
Click a city – the detail page lists the top attractions, a map and travel tips.