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Site of medieval town in Adrar Region, Mauritania
Photo: Clemens Schmillen, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Azougi is in Saharan Mauritania. Located just 7 km out of Atar it makes a nice day trip.
Shared taxis go frequently from Atar for 300 old UM (which should equal 30 new UM, so don't fall for any price higher than that) per person.
Read in the guideThe town is small so it's easily to see it by foot. If you want to explore the nearby hills and the ancient paintings, it would be smart to wear proper shoes.
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