Best National Parks in Mauritania

Top-rated parks based on 6 park ratings across 10 categories. Mauritania's parks score highest in Uniqueness (75/100).

6 Total Parks
6 Rated
Avg Score: 46/100
Guelb er Richat
#155/100

Guelb er Richat

Nature Reserve · Adrar

Guelb er Richat Nature Reserve, also known as the Eye of the Sahara, protects a spectacular eroded geological dome 40 km in diameter in the Adrar regi

Top 6 Parks in Mauritania

1
Guelb er Richat
Nature Reserve · Adrar
552
Banc d'Arguin
National Park · Dakhlet Nouadhibou, Inchiri
533
Cap Blanc
Satellite Reserve · Dakhlet Nouadhibou
484
Diawling
National Park · Trarza
445
Chat Tboul
Wetland Reserve · Trarza
396
Lac Gabou
Ramsar Site · Tagant
37

Category Winners

#1
Banc d'ArguinDakhlet Nouadhibou, Inchiri
68#2
Guelb er RichatAdrar
62#3
Cap BlancDakhlet Nouadhibou
52#4
DiawlingTrarza
52#5
Chat TboulTrarza
38

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best national park in Mauritania?

Based on our 10-category rating system, Guelb er Richat is the highest-rated park in Mauritania with a score of 55/100. It is followed by Banc d'Arguin (53/100) and Cap Blanc (48/100).

How many national parks does Mauritania have?

Mauritania has 6 protected areas in our database, of which 6 have been rated across 10 categories.

What are Mauritania's parks best known for?

Parks in Mauritania score highest in Uniqueness with an average score of 75/100. The top park for uniqueness is Guelb er Richat (92/100).

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