Chinguetti
Founded in 1262, Chinguetti is a historic town in Mauritania's Adrar region that served for centuries as a major departure point for pilgrimage caravans heading to Mecca via Egypt and Sudan — a role that deepened its ties across the Arab and Islamic world. The old city is a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the surrounding desert landscape brings visitors close to both dunes and highland terrain.
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- Population4,711
- Nearest water from center 1.9 km1.2 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 8.7 km5.4 mi
Nearest airports
Chinguetti: quick answers
Where is Chinguetti?
Chinguetti is in Mauritania.
How do you get to Chinguetti?
The nearest airport is Atar (ATR), about 3 hr 7 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Chinguetti?
The warmest month is July, averaging 33°C91°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 16°C61°F. The wettest month is September, with about 10 mm0.4 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Chinguetti?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum, 2 restaurants and 1 place of worship within 2 km of the centre.