Mauritania

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Attractions In Mauritania

See the Adrar - a spectacular massif of pink and brown plateaux gilded with dunes and intersected by deep canyons sheltering palm groves in the central north. Government permission may be necessary.

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Where to find endangered delicacies

One of travel's greatest joys is experiencing different cultures through food. But, paradoxically, the ease of global travel is putting local cuisines at risk. As businesses begin to cater to travellers who expect familiar tastes, less mainstream flavours may drop right off the menu.