Mauritania is emerging as one of the popular tourist destinations. The Bafours are considered to be the actual natives of the country who were displaced by the migrating Berber tribes around the fifth century.

Subsequently, people of the country faced occupation from the Arabs and then the French but finally gained independence in 1960. This later became visible in the maps of Mauritania.

The Islamic Republic of Mauritania is prominently displayed in all maps of Africa in the northwestern region of the continent. From the Mauritania map it is found that it is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean on its western side with Senegal and Mali on its southwestern and southeastern sides respectively. Nouakchott which is the nation’s capital is visible on the map towards the edge of the Atlantic Ocean. 

Previously known only to historians, Chinguetti which is distinct on all Mauritania maps of the country is one of the most ancient cities of Mauritania. Even though a major portion of this city is covered by sand dunes, yet it is growing into a renowned travel to Mauritania package offered by maximum Mauritania tourism industry. Mauritania tourism has destination which provides breathtaking images to all visitors. Oudane is another major attraction on all guide maps of Mauritania due to its picturesque sceneries and the wonderful dwellings built on its cliffs. The sea side evening fish market of Nouakchott also makes Mauritania worth visiting.