Where the Sahara meets the Atlantic

Mauritania’s unique meeting of desert and ocean — your journey begins at NKC.

Few places on earth offer the drama of desert dunes beside the Atlantic. From Nouakchott - Oumtounsy International Airport, travellers step into a country of vast landscapes, coastal cities, and warm hospitality.

Historic Chinguetti in the Mauritanian Sahara
NKC is your gateway to Mauritania — where the Sahara meets the Atlantic.

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