Madar (Nouakchott) - Mauritania is hosting two international tourist and exploration rally caravans this November, with 115 participants and 55 vehicles, on trips aimed at discovering the country's natural and tourist assets, in coordination with the Ministry of Trade and Tourism, according to the ministry.
According to information released by the Ministry of Trade and Tourism, the first group of the "Amsterdam - Dakar Challenge" caravan entered Mauritanian territory on Friday evening, while the second group was scheduled to enter on Saturday.
The caravan comprises 61 participants, 28 cars and one motorcycle. Its itinerary includes a visit to the Banc d'Arguin National Park, a night at Oued Chebka, then a stop at Nouamghar with a night at Toulit, before arriving in Nouakchott on 16 November and leaving on 17 November through the Diama border crossing.
Mauritania is also hosting the "Elders and Friends of Casamance" caravan, which comprises 54 participants in 27 cars. It entered Mauritanian territory on 12 November through border point No. 55, heading for Boulanouar, before continuing on 13 November towards Nouakchott and leaving on 14 November through the Diama border crossing.
The ministry said the trips are an opportunity to promote Mauritania's tourist assets and showcase its natural diversity, particularly its coastal and desert areas, as well as to strengthen Mauritania's place among international exploration tourism destinations and routes.
