Terjit Oasis, Terjit, Mauritania
Terjit is an oasis, 45km by road south of Atar and popular with Mauritania’s few tourists. It nestles in a gorge on the western edge of the Adrar plateau with the palm grove stretching a few hundred metres alongside a stream which emerges from a spring.
A bit off the track, Terjit is clearly one of the most attractive places to visit in the Adrar Region. This little oasis is fed by a number of cold and warm springs, and the good news is that you can swim in them, making almost any season of the year bearable. Along the springs, trees are planted, giving shelter from the sun, and a beautiful appearance.
Epic Mauritania Culture & Adventure Route © Monika Newbound
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