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Local favourite lake · Hodh El Gharbi, Mauritania

Ouara

Ouara is a lake in Hodh El Gharbi, Mauritania.

Ouara: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Ouara

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach Ouara — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 15.55834, -9.06186. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Ouara full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Ouara yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit Ouara?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Ouara?

    Nearby: Bézidou (viewpoint, 28 km), Ali Oumbark Akouroud (viewpoint, 42 km), Guidé Koré (viewpoint, 48 km), Foutine (sanctuary, 11 km), Mare de Khaïssibé (sanctuary, 28 km), Sélaré (sanctuary, 32 km).