natural wonder
Eye of the Sahara (Richat Structure)
A massive 50-kilometer-wide geological dome in Mauritania visible from space, resembling a giant bull's-eye in the desert.
32 km · about 35 min drive
Adrar, Mauritania · Africa
Ouadane sits on the route: 1 hours from Chingueṭṭi, 32km from Eye of the Sahara (Richat Structure).
Ouadane is a town located in Adrar, Mauritania. With a population of 1,638, it is an important destination in Africa.
On a road trip, Ouadane sits in Mauritania. It's in the Africa/Nouakchott time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Ouadane to your route.
Ouadane or Wādān (Arabic: وادان) is a small town in the desert region of central Mauritania, situated on the southern edge of the Adrar Plateau, 93 kilometres (58 mi) northeast of Chinguetti. The town was a staging post in the trans-Saharan trade and for caravans transporting slabs of salt from the mines at Idjil.
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old town, a World Heritage Site, though in ruins, is still substantially intact, while a small modern settlement lies outside its gate.
Ouadane is the closest town to the Richat Structure, a massive circular landmark visible from space.
The whole Ouadane commune has a total size of 118,210 square kilometres (45,640 sq mi), mostly consisting of desert. The main town is located in the south-west of the commune.
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Ouadane is located in Adrar, Mauritania, Africa. The coordinates are 20.9277 latitude, -11.6214 longitude.
Ouadane has a population of approximately 1,638 people, making it a town in Mauritania.
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A massive 50-kilometer-wide geological dome in Mauritania visible from space, resembling a giant bull's-eye in the desert.
32 km · about 35 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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