{"h":{"id":0,"name":1,"type":2,"lat":3,"lng":4,"ranking_percentage":5,"stars":6,"teaser":7,"image":8,"copyright":9},"d":[[11611,"Adrar Plateau","national park",20.4053,-13.1111,50,3,"Navigate a landscape of deep gorges and stone outcrops, where millennia-old engravings reveal the region’s long human history.","",""],[5334,"Adrar Region","region",20.793,-10.4939,0,5,"Traverse a landscape where stone fortresses rise from sand, palm groves shelter villages, and centuries-old trade routes cross arid plains.","",""],[11607,"Aioun El Atrouss","town",16.6592,-9.6063,27,4,"Experience a strategic town balancing administrative duties and security, set against the stark transition from Sahel to desert.","",""],[5308,"Akjoujt","town",19.7461,-14.3879,45,3,"See how mineral extraction drives the local economy, with industrial activity set against a backdrop of arid landscapes and sparse vegetation.","",""],[11602,"Aleg","town",17.0516,-13.9115,50,3,"Visit a town where agriculture and animal trading shape daily life, and government offices anchor the community’s role in the Brakna region.","",""],[11612,"Amogjar Pass","hike",20.5012,-13.0003,40,3,"Traverse a rugged corridor where ancient carvings and dramatic rock faces reveal the layered history of Mauritania’s Adrar plateau.","",""],[22779,"Ancient Ksour of Ouadane","attraction",20.9315,-11.6232,0,5,"Walk through labyrinthine passages and crumbling walls where centuries-old architecture reveals the adaptation of life to harsh desert conditions.","",""],[5309,"Aoujeft","town",20.0266,-13.0544,77,2,"Explore a quiet settlement where agriculture and trade support daily life at the base of rocky hills in the Adrar region.","",""],[5310,"Atar","town",20.5073,-13.053,9,5,"Start desert journeys from a town surrounded by rocky plateaus, where palm groves and old trade routes shape the local rhythm.","",""],[22790,"Atar Regional Museum","attraction",20.5101,-13.056,75,2,"Browse displays of traditional tools, textiles, and archaeological finds that illustrate the daily life and history of the Adrar region.","",""],[5304,"Banc d’Arguin","beach",20.5,-16.2,60,2,"Encounter a protected landscape where tidal rhythms support rare birds, and Imraguen fishers maintain centuries-old traditions.","/googlePhotos/thumbnail/mauritania-beach-banc-darguin.webp",""],[5331,"Banc d’Arguin National Park","national park",20.5986,-16.2522,0,5,"Watch thousands of birds gather on tidal flats, and observe Imraguen fishermen using age-old techniques along the Atlantic shoreline.","",""],[11609,"Bassiknou","town",15.8619,-5.9542,73,2,"Witness the impact of migration and relief work in a town shaped by its proximity to Mali and ongoing humanitarian operations.","",""],[5327,"Ben Amera","hike",21.2242,-13.6639,60,2,"Walk beneath one of the world’s largest monoliths, passing scattered art installations and endless horizons under a stark desert sky.","",""],[11604,"Boghé","town",16.5951,-14.2599,59,3,"Observe the interplay of farming, fishing, and multiple cultures along the fertile banks of the Senegal River in southern Mauritania.","",""],[11598,"Boutilimit","town",17.5489,-14.6967,82,1,"Experience a crossroads town where local commerce, traditional architecture, and religious life intersect along the main east-west highway.","",""],[19249,"Cap Blanc","beach",20.773,-17.046,0,5,"Watch seabirds gather along dramatic cliffs, then scan the horizon for rusted shipwrecks and the distant flash of a working lighthouse.","",""],[5311,"Chinguetti","village",20.4615,-12.3664,0,5,"Step into a historic town where centuries-old manuscripts and distinctive architecture reveal the intellectual legacy of the Sahara.","",""],[5322,"Chinguetti Book Festival","festival",20.5,-13.3833,71,2,"Delve into centuries-old texts, meet scholars, and explore the role of books in preserving knowledge at this UNESCO-listed desert town.","",""],[5332,"Diawling National Park","national park",16.514,-16.2825,25,4,"Experience shifting wetlands alive with wading birds, antelope, and crocodiles, where the Senegal River meets the desert’s edge.","",""],[11621,"Festival of the Camel","festival",18.0568,-15.8509,29,4,"Watch skilled riders compete and breeders showcase prized animals, then join herders for tea and stories in the heart of camel country.","",""],[11620,"Festival of the Desert","festival",21.1202,-11.4007,0,5,"Experience Mauritania’s desert culture through open-air concerts, poetry, and communal meals under the stars in the vast Sahara.","",""],[11623,"Festival of the Oases","festival",20.2544,-13.096,57,3,"Stroll shaded groves, taste local dates, and witness how oasis life shapes community traditions and agricultural practices in arid lands.","",""],[11622,"Festival of the Sea","festival",18.0735,-15.9582,43,3,"Sample fresh catches, observe artisanal fishing, and join coastal communities as they celebrate their maritime heritage and daily rhythms.","",""],[11614,"Guelb er Richat Trail","hike",21.1202,-11.3957,20,4,"Follow a route circling the vast Eye of the Sahara, where shifting perspectives highlight the scale and mystery of this immense natural formation.","",""],[11600,"Kaédi","town",16.1536,-13.5032,18,5,"Experience daily life along the river, where traditional homes and a lively market reflect the region’s agricultural roots and ethnic diversity.","",""],[11606,"Kankossa","town",15.927,-11.524,64,2,"Watch daily life unfold around the reservoir, where fishing and subsistence farming support small villages in the surrounding countryside.","",""],[5312,"Kiffa","town",16.6258,-11.4055,36,4,"Browse local crafts and jewelry in a town known for its unique beads, serving as a key junction for travelers heading east or south.","",""],[5335,"Ksar of Aoujeft","unique site",19.4646,-13.174,60,2,"Wander through a compact maze of mud-brick homes and discover how ancient communities adapted to life on a windswept plateau.","",""],[5336,"Ksar of Ouadane","unique site",20.9315,-11.6182,40,3,"Trace the remnants of a medieval trading hub, where crumbling walls and layered terraces overlook the vast emptiness of the Adrar.","",""],[11603,"Magta-Lahjar","town",17.8009,-12.9896,91,1,"Discover a quiet settlement where watercourses define the rhythm of life and artisans maintain traditional skills in a remote setting.","",""],[22781,"Manuscript Libraries of Chinguetti","attraction",20.454,-12.364,25,4,"Examine handwritten texts preserved for generations, offering insight into Islamic scholarship and the intellectual legacy of the trans-Saharan trade.","",""],[22783,"Manuscript Libraries of Oualata","attraction",17.3001,-7.0268,33,4,"Discover rare volumes and intricate script in intimate settings, reflecting the town’s role as a center of learning and cultural exchange.","",""],[11605,"Mederdra","town",16.9225,-15.6618,86,1,"Pass through a sparsely populated area where nomadic traditions persist and the market draws people from scattered desert communities.","",""],[22786,"National Library of Mauritania","attraction",18.0856,-15.975,92,1,"Access a broad range of documents and publications that trace the evolution of Mauritanian society, language, and governance.","",""],[22785,"National Museum of Mauritania","attraction",18.0853,-15.9747,42,3,"Survey objects spanning from prehistoric tools to contemporary art, providing a chronological overview of Mauritania’s diverse cultures.","",""],[5314,"Nema","town",16.6144,-7.2599,32,4,"Arrive at a logistical hub for the far east, where commerce, security, and transport converge near the Malian border.","",""],[5315,"Nouadhibou","city",20.9425,-17.0362,50,3,"Discover a windswept port city defined by its shipwrecks, bustling docks, and the stark meeting of ocean and desert.","",""],[5316,"Nouakchott","city",18.0735,-15.9532,0,5,"Navigate a sprawling capital where sandy roads, administrative buildings, and a busy fish market reveal the city’s evolving identity.","",""],[5305,"Nouakchott Beach","beach",18.2306,-16.036,20,4,"Join locals at the city’s edge, where the surf meets a bustling market and daily life unfolds against the open sea.","/googlePhotos/thumbnail/mauritania-beach-nouakchott-beach.webp",""],[22788,"Nouakchott Camel Market","attraction",18.0568,-15.8459,50,3,"Observe the negotiation and movement of camels in a bustling environment that remains central to local commerce and nomadic traditions.","",""],[22789,"Nouakchott Central Market","attraction",18.0862,-15.9797,67,2,"Navigate crowded aisles filled with fresh goods and household items, experiencing the rhythms of urban life and local trade.","",""],[5324,"Nouakchott International Festival","festival",18.0792,-15.978,86,1,"Engage with Mauritania’s creative scene through concerts, exhibitions, and public art installations spread across the capital’s neighborhoods.","",""],[22784,"Old Fortified Quarter of Ouadane","attraction",20.9265,-11.6182,83,1,"Climb through weathered structures perched above the desert, where strategic placement once protected residents from raids and sandstorms.","",""],[22780,"Old Quarter and Friday Mosque of Chinguetti","attraction",20.4548,-12.3636,8,5,"Visit a centuries-old mosque and surrounding streets, witnessing the architectural and spiritual heart of a historic caravan town.","",""],[22782,"Old Town and Rock-Painted Walls of Oualata","attraction",17.299,-7.0216,17,5,"Admire colorful wall decorations and distinctive designs that distinguish Oualata’s homes, reflecting artistic traditions unique to the region.","",""],[5317,"Ouadane","town",20.9317,-11.62,0,5,"Trace the remnants of trans-Saharan commerce as you wander through crumbling architecture and stark landscapes shaped by centuries of desert life.","",""],[5328,"Ouadane to Chinguetti Trek","hike",20.7,-12.95,0,5,"Cross rolling dunes and rocky outcrops between two UNESCO-listed towns, tracing the footsteps of traders and scholars through the Sahara.","",""],[5318,"Oualata","town",17.299,-7.0166,5,5,"Admire intricate wall designs and distinctive buildings in a town recognized for its cultural heritage and unique desert artistry.","",""],[11617,"Plage de Cansado","beach",20.8518,-17.0348,40,3,"Stroll a broad shoreline where fishermen haul in their catch and the hum of the port shapes the daily rhythm.","",""],[11618,"Plage de Chami","beach",18.2605,-16.0366,80,1,"Experience solitude on a windswept coast, where shifting sands and camel prints mark the only signs of movement.","",""],[22787,"Port de Pêche","attraction",18.1038,-16.0277,58,3,"Watch fishermen unload their boats and mend nets along the coast, offering a glimpse into the routines of Mauritania’s maritime communities.","",""],[5338,"Richat Structure","unique site",21.1152,-11.3957,20,4,"Stand at the edge of a massive circular landform, its layered rings revealing millions of years of geological history in the Sahara.","",""],[11599,"Rosso","town",16.5111,-15.8115,41,3,"Navigate the busy riverfront, observe cross-border trade, and witness the daily movement of people and goods between Mauritania and Senegal.","",""],[11601,"Sélibaby","town",15.1506,-12.1804,55,3,"Travel through undulating landscapes dotted with rural settlements, and see how the town serves as a hub for health and regional administration.","",""],[11610,"Tagant Plateau","national park",18.4697,-11.0533,75,2,"Trace the edges of the Sahara through wind-carved cliffs, remote palm groves, and villages shaped by centuries of nomadic passage.","",""],[5319,"Tergit","town",20.254,-13.0909,14,5,"Relax in a lush valley where water flows year-round, attracting picnickers and travelers seeking respite from the surrounding desert.","",""],[19248,"Terjit Oasis","unique site",20.249,-13.0909,0,5,"Relax beneath date palms and listen to water trickle through a narrow gorge, where cool shade offers relief from desert heat.","",""],[5320,"Tichit","village",18.4401,-9.4958,50,3,"Wander through narrow lanes lined with dry-stone buildings, and sense the isolation of a settlement perched on a rocky plateau.","",""],[5321,"Tidjikja","town",18.5565,-11.4311,23,4,"Time your visit for the annual harvest, or explore the administrative heart of Tagant, where old and new structures coexist.","",""],[11608,"Timbedra","town",16.2417,-8.1721,68,2,"Pause in a practical town serving as a supply point for herders and travelers moving between eastern Mauritania and the interior.","",""],[5330,"Tiris Trail","hike",24.5774,-9.9018,80,1,"Experience solitude on a little-traveled path, encountering seasonal camps and rare greenery in the far northern reaches of Mauritania.","",""]]}