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Local favourite sanctuary · Hodh Ech Chargui, Mauritania

Aouad

Aouâd

Aouad is a sanctuary in Hodh Ech Chargui, Mauritania.

Aouad: 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 sanctuary: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Aouad

Season: November to March for sightings; sanctuaries may close in peak monsoon.

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 Aouad — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 16.57570, -7.82480. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is the park open?

    No visitor has reported the opening & safari status for Aouad yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit Aouad?

    November to March for sightings; sanctuaries may close in peak monsoon. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Aouad?

    Nearby: Krâ’ el Akhdar (viewpoint, 52 km), Ajar Ebelarouk (viewpoint, 57 km), Ajar Bou el 'Adam (viewpoint, 65 km), Bathet Amoûré (viewpoint, 65 km), Amou Rachem Gaboun (viewpoint, 68 km), Dakhlet Meriam (viewpoint, 69 km).