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Mauritania’s ancient desert cities struggle for visitors as border risks deter travel
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Mauritania’s ancient desert cities struggle for visitors as border risks deter travel
Security concerns and limited infrastructure keep travel to Mauritania low, with historic cities seeing few international tourists.
- The Global Terrorism Index reported that the impact of terrorism in Mauritania is lower than in most European countries.
- Walata Mayor Sidati Dey said fewer than 30 international tourists visit the ancient city annually due to dangers at the border with Mali.
- The Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation decided to restore traditional libraries in Chinguetti inside a medieval palace to preserve ancient manuscripts.
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