Assaba district, Mauritania

Places to visit near Kiffa

Kiffa is a town in Assaba district, Mauritania, home to about 40,281 people. Within 50 km by road there are 68 places to visit — 17 hill stations & viewpoints, 26 wildlife, forests & gardens, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 12 beaches & coast. The closest is Mosquée Beit El-Atik (1 km).

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Kiffa, Mauritania
Kiffa, Assaba district, Mauritania. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Kiffa at a glance

Location
Assaba district, Mauritania
Population
about 40,281
Coordinates
16.6207° N, 11.4021° W
Places within 50 km
68
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens

Top places to visit near Kiffa

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Kiffa: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Kiffa

99 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Kiffa. The closest is Bogh el Mâ (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Kiffa

45 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Kiffa. The closest is Touîmîrt J’Âfra (12 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Kiffa

18 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Kiffa. The closest is Khouda (5 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Beaches & coast near Kiffa

15 beaches & coast within 100 km of Kiffa. The closest is ’Elb Çagatâr (14 km). Best time: october to march.

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Mosques & dargahs near Kiffa

5 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Kiffa. The closest is Mosquée Beit El-Atik (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Kiffa

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 112 km on the road.

  1. Start in Kiffa
  2. 7 km Bogh el Mâ · viewpoint, Assaba
  3. 7 km Deïbasso · viewpoint, Assaba
  4. 27 km Diégoum · viewpoint, Assaba
  5. 13 km El Kembes · viewpoint, Assaba
  6. 36 km Kiffa · viewpoint, Assaba
  7. 22 km Back to Kiffa

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From travellers near Kiffa

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How to reach Kiffa

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Kiffa by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints1799Bogh el Mâ (7 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2645Touîmîrt J’Âfra (12 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs618Khouda (5 km)
    Other attractions318Safa Anjay صفا أنجاي (34 km)
    Beaches & coast1215’Elb Çagatâr (14 km)
    Mosques & dargahs35Mosquée Beit El-Atik (1 km)
    Parks11Lemssab (46 km)

    Kiffa: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Kiffa?

    Bogh el Mâ (viewpoint, about 7 km), Deïbasso (viewpoint, about 12 km), Kiffa (viewpoint, about 22 km), Diégoum (viewpoint, about 25 km), Mosquée Beit El-Atik (mosque or dargah, about 1 km), Grande Mosquée de Kiffa (mosque or dargah, about 2 km).

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

    68 places on Spotwander: 17 hill stations & viewpoints, 26 wildlife, forests & gardens, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 other attractions, 12 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Kiffa?

    Bogh el Mâ, about 7 km by road; Deïbasso (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Kiffa?

    Touîmîrt J’Âfra, about 12 km by road; Tamourt Aghouaouit (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Kiffa?

    Khouda, about 5 km by road; Arba’ Teïdoûm (29 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Kiffa?

    Start in Kiffa, visit Bogh el Mâ, then Deïbasso, then Diégoum, then El Kembes, then Kiffa, and drive back — about 112 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Kiffa?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Towns near Kiffa

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