Welcome to Mauritania

- where endless golden dunes meet the deep blue Atlantic, and ancient caravan towns whisper stories of the Sahara’s past.
Here, you can wander through UNESCO-listed oases, ride camels beneath a sky ablaze with stars, and feel the timeless pull of the desert’s vast silence.
​From the vibrant markets of Nouakchott to the breathtaking beauty of the Banc d’Arguin National Park, Mauritania invites you to discover a land both untamed and unforgettable.

• Capital of Mauritania: Nouakchott
• Population of Mauritania: 3.7 million - 38th in Africa
• Size of Mauritania: 1,030,700 km2 - 11th in Africa
• Languages in Mauritania: Arabic, Pulaar, Soninke, Wolof, French

9 Highlights

1. The Richat Structure, also known as the “Eye of the Sahara,” is a massive circular geological formation visible from space, with concentric rings of rock stretching across the desert near Ouadane.
2. Chinguetti, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the ancient cities of the Sahara, is famed for its medieval stone architecture and historic libraries preserving centuries-old Islamic manuscripts.
3. Banc d’Arguin National Park, a vast coastal reserve and UNESCO site, is a haven for migratory birds, with shifting sandbanks, shallow lagoons, and traditional fishing villages.
4. Ouadane, once an important stop on trans-Saharan trade routes, is a partially abandoned stone town with atmospheric ruins clinging to the desert’s edge.
5. Atar, the gateway to the Adrar region, is a lively desert town with a bustling market and a starting point for treks into surrounding oases and canyons.
6. Terjit Oasis, hidden within a narrow gorge, offers palm groves, natural springs, and a cool respite from the surrounding desert heat.
7. Tidjikja, a historic settlement in the Tagant region, is surrounded by date palm plantations and known for its distinctive Saharan architecture.
8. Nouakchott Fish Market, a vibrant slice of coastal life, comes alive each morning as brightly painted pirogues return with the day’s catch.
9. Koumbi Saleh, the archaeological site of a once-prosperous capital of the Ghana Empire, holds remnants of a trading hub that linked West Africa to North Africa centuries ago.

Best result: 15th place

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Participations

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Finals

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Top 10 results

65

Highest score

Top results

15
Daby Touré
​Iris

24
Hamzo Bryn & DJ Mansoul
​Beyni w'beynek

00
Daby Touré feat. Oxmo Puccino
This is the time

00
Noura Mint Seymali & CTD Diamant Noir
​Métis-sage

The entries

144. Daby Touré / Iris / 15th / 65 points
145. Daby Touré feat. Oxmo Puccino / This is the time / DNQ
232. Hamzo Bryn & DJ Mansoul / ​Beyni w'beynek / 24th / 36 points
233. Noura Mint Seymali & CTD Diamant Noir / ​Métis-sage / DNQ
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Daby Touré / 15th place

Hamzo Bryn / 24th place

DJ Mansoul / 24th place

Noura Mint Seymali / DNQ

CTD Diamant Noir / DNQ

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Former players:

144-233 Adam