The Eye of the Sahara – Mauritania

The Eye of the Sahara – Mauritania

From space, the Sahara looks endless. Then, in the middle of Mauritania, a strange swirl interrupts the monotony: a giant target about 40 kilometers across. This is the Eye of the Sahara, better known to geologists as the Richat Structure. Astronauts use it for...
Getting from Morocco to Mauritania

Getting from Morocco to Mauritania

Yes, Morocco is North Africa, but it’s certainly relevant to West Africa travels because it offers the only overland route here from Europe. Passing through Western Sahara and into Mauritania puts you firmly in West African territory, and you can go where you need...