Introducing Mauritania
Featuring a 700-kilometer coastline along the Atlantic Ocean, the North African country of Mauritania shares land borders with Western Sahara, Algeria, Mali, and Senegal. Mauritania is home to two important UNESCO World Heritage Sites: The first are the ancient ksour of Ouadane, Chinguetti, Tichitt and Oualata; founded in the 11th and 12th centuries as stations for caravans crossing the Sahara, these cities became centers of Islamic culture as well as trading hubs. The second UNESCO World Heritage Site is Banc d’Arguin National Park. Set along the Atlantic coast, the park, a winter habitat for migratory birds, includes marshes and sand dunes along with rich marine life. Other tourist activities in Mauritania include Sahara Desert tours via camel or jeep.
To explore Mauritania’s captivating nature and rich heritage, book a flight to Mauritania! Turkish Airlines’ flights to Mauritania operate at Nouakchott Airport, in Nouakchott, the country’s capital. Flights to Mauritania take an average of seven hours; fares and schedules for flights to Mauritania may vary depending on the season.




