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Parts of the traditional architecture of Atar were
destroyed by floods and rain in early 1990's.
Atar, one of the largest settlements in Mauritania's
north, has enough to hold the interest of most
visitors. It is a very lively place, an important
market centre for a vast region, with nomads coming
into town in order to stock up, as well as sell
their products (mainly foodstuffs and animals).
Unfortunately, Atar is starting to become a place
where visitors can be harassed by the young with
money or valuables in mind.
Of attractions Atar, offers a ksar with narrow
streets, and a French fort from WW2. The date
palmeraie of Atar is a must for people spending
time in Atar, green and luscious, and with an
impressive irrigation system.
Atar has a number of great excursions, with stone
circles 10 km to the north, or to Azougui 15 to
the northwest.
Few hotels, which by local standards are quite
reasonably priced. Some of the restaurants of
Atar can also accomodate. Eating can be done in
cheap eateries.
Atar has 3 weekly flights
to Nouakchott (US$60 one way).
Taxis connect Atar to Nouakchott
as well (US$20), as well as to Choum
(which has a railway station, which can bring
you to Nouadhibou),
or to Chinguetti
(below US$8).
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