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Nouakchott

Nouakchott, the capital and largest city of Mauritania, is one of the largest cities in the Sahara. Chosen as a capital of nascent nation of Mauritania in 1958, the city today serves as the administrative and economic center of the country. Nouakchott is the hub of the nation’s economy and is home to Nouakchott-Oumtounsy International Airport, one of the country's two international airports. The city also features a deepwater port. Some of the major tourist attractions in Nouakchott include Plage de Nouakchott, Port de Peche, Galerie Zeinart, and Saudi Mosque.

Chinguetti

Chinguetti is a Berber medieval trading center located in the northern part of the country. Founded in the 13th century as the center of various trans-Saharan trade routes, Chinguetti boasts Berber Saharan architecture featuring houses made of mud-brick techniques and reddish dry-stone, with roofs timbered from palms. Distinguished buildings in the town incorporate the Friday Mosque of Chinguetti, and the former French Foreign Legion fortress.

Nouadhibou

The second largest city in Mauritania, Nouadhibou serves as a major commercial center. The city is situated on a 65-kilometre peninsula named Ras Nouadhibou or Cabo Blanco. Nouadhibou is thus located just a couple of kilometers from the boundary between Mauritania and Morocco de facto. Beautiful beaches and a number of ancient ruins form the majority of the tourist attractions in the city.