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Home to some of the most breathtaking desert scenery and a picturesque, tranquil coast, Mauritania is the oasis getaway you may never have heard of. Located on Africa's west coast, Mauritania straddles the divide between the north and the south of the continent, and the melding of northern Arab-Berber and southern African cultures has produced a laid-back way of life and tantalizing cuisine. Whatever your reason for visiting, hotels in Mauritania put you within arm's reach of gently sloping desert dunes, crashing surf, and everything in between.

Trace the Journeys of the Desert Caravans

Mauritania extends from the Atlantic Ocean inland to northern Africa's beautiful and windswept deserts. Flying into the capital of Nouakchott, you'll immediately be struck by how seamlessly the desert can meld into ocean. Mauritania resorts specialize in giving travelers an intimate taste of desert life, and many provide unrivaled views of the country's majestic canyons, rippling sand dunes, and exquisite oases. Nouakchott, situated on the Atlantic coast, is far more lively. Hotels in Nouakchott bring the animated sounds of this port city straight into your bedroom. Venture down to the Port de Pêche, where you'll find fishermen bringing in the day's haul in the late afternoon. Watch the sun set over the horizon and enjoy a dish of chebujin, a local delicacy made with the catch of the day simmered in West African spices. When you wake up next morning, listen for the call to prayer hailing from the city's Grand Mosque, which dominates the capital's skyline.

Take a Dip in the Atlantic

The Atlantic Ocean has the perfect cure for cabin fever in case you grow tired of Mauritania hotels. The Parc National du Banc d'Arguin is a lovely stretch of Mauritanian coast, and a birdwatcher's paradise where you'll find solace for as long as you seek it. Although Mauritania is something of a hidden jewel for adventurers, Travelocity's Price Guarantee always stands. We guarantee the cheapest Nouakchott vacation packages, or we'll match the lower price and refund the difference.