Adrar district, Mauritania

Places to visit near Atar

Atar is a town in Adrar district, Mauritania, home to about 24,021 people. Within 50 km by road there are 84 places to visit — 64 hill stations & viewpoints, 0 beaches & coast, 2 mosques & dargahs and 5 museums. The must-see places are Amojjar Pass (34 km) and Tifoujar Pass (61 km).

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Atar, Mauritania
Atar, Adrar district, Mauritania. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Atar at a glance

Location
Adrar district, Mauritania
Population
about 24,021
Coordinates
20.5177° N, 13.0486° W
Places within 50 km
84 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for mosques & dargahs and museums

Top places to visit near Atar

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Atar

214 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Atar. The closest is Oued eṭ Ṭaouâz (2 km); the best-known is Foum Chouer (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Atar

8 beaches & coast within 100 km of Atar. The closest is Ziret E-n-Ouakâne (55 km). Best time: october to march.

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Mosques & dargahs near Atar

7 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Atar. The closest is Mosquée Hamdi مسجد حمدي (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Atar

6 museums within 100 km of Atar. The closest is Musée Universitaire (1 km); the best-known is Musée de Touezek t متحف تيوزكيت (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Atar

5 forts & heritage within 100 km of Atar. The closest is Cultural Landscape of Azougui (18 km); the best-known is Fort Saganne (32 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Atar

5 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Atar. The closest is مزرعة اشريف بوقرار (69 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Atar

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 97 km on the road.

  1. Start in Atar
  2. 1 km Musée de Touezek t متحف تيوزكيت · museum, Adrar
  3. 13 km Aguenni · viewpoint, Adrar
  4. 9 km Foum Chouer · viewpoint, Adrar
  5. 17 km Amdîr Eç Çghîr · viewpoint, Adrar
  6. 23 km Amojjar Pass · viewpoint, Adrar
  7. 34 km Back to Atar

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How to reach Atar

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    Within 15 km of Atar

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Atar by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints64214Oued eṭ Ṭaouâz (2 km)
    Other attractions519Azougui آزوكي (10 km)
    Beaches & coast08Ziret E-n-Ouakâne (55 km)
    Mosques & dargahs27Mosquée Hamdi مسجد حمدي (1 km)
    Museums56Musée Universitaire (1 km)
    Forts & heritage45Cultural Landscape of Azougui (18 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens05مزرعة اشريف بوقرار (69 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs22Digue de Protection حماية السد (1 km)
    Parks02Palmeraie de Legleittat بستان النخيل لكليتات (80 km)
    Churches11Eglise كنيسة (1 km)
    Caves11Fermé. Horaires D'ouvertures Pas Respectées. 80 Mru (36 km)

    Atar: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Atar?

    Musée de Touezek t متحف تيوزكيت (museum, about 1 km), Foum Chouer (viewpoint, about 9 km), Amojjar Pass (viewpoint, about 34 km), Amdîr Eç Çghîr (viewpoint, about 14 km), Aguenni (viewpoint, about 14 km), Amdîr el Kbîr (viewpoint, about 16 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Atar?

    84 places on Spotwander: 64 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 other attractions, 2 mosques & dargahs, 5 museums, 4 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Atar?

    Oued eṭ Ṭaouâz, about 2 km by road; Khang Eç Çafia (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Atar?

    Ziret E-n-Ouakâne, about 55 km by road; Guelb Te-n-Tâcha (69 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Atar?

    Mosquée Hamdi مسجد حمدي, about 1 km by road; Grande Mosquée d'Atar المسجد الكبير أطار (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Atar?

    Start in Atar, visit Musée de Touezek t متحف تيوزكيت, then Aguenni, then Foum Chouer, then Amdîr Eç Çghîr, then Amojjar Pass, and drive back — about 97 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Atar?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for mosques & dargahs and museums.

    Towns near Atar

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Atar’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Atar on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.