Introducing Atâr
With the grandiose Adrar on your doorstep, this secluded town in the middle of the desert is an excellent place in which to organise camel or 4WD forays into the dunefields.
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A large rond-point (roundabout) marks the centre of Atâr and the market is just north of it. You’ll find several bureaux de change, banks (US dollars and euros) and telephone offices on or around the main drag. Atâr had only one internet café at the time of writing.
Last updated: Mar 2, 2009
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RE: Adrar region advice
by Simsy 11 July 2011
I was in that region a couple of years ago and yes there were bush taxis from Atar to Chinguetti. Chinguetti is a sandy old town with…
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Adrar region advice
by torotaxi 10 July 2011
I am planning to head into the Adrar region this winter and was thinking of getting the Iron Ore train to Choum and then bush taxi down…
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RE: Mauritania: camel trek advice wanted!
by torotaxi 10 July 2011
Hey Szcax Good to hear you had a successful trip. I am planning to head into the Adrar region this winter but was thinking of getting…
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