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Bou Craa, Morocco

The World's Longest Conveyor Belt System

This record setting conveyor belt system can even be seen from space.
Josh Added by Josh
Mauritania

Richat Structure

A geological bull's-eye visible from outer space.
Dylan Added by Dylan
Choum, Mauritania

Mauritania Railway

Climb atop one of the world's longest and heaviest trains for an unbelievable journey across the Sahara Desert.
Max Cortesi Added by Max Cortesi
Mauritania

Ben Amera Monolith

The second largest monolith in the world was once betrayed by its lover, Ben Aicha.
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Nouadhibou, Mauritania

Bay of Nouadhibou Ship Graveyard

The world's largest ship graveyard is the product of decades of corruption.
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Mauritania

Monument to the Battle of Oum Tounsi

Initially meant to immortalize the valor of the colonizer, this monument is now a symbol of Mauritanian resistance.
Max Cortesi Added by Max Cortesi
Nouakchott, Mauritania

Galerie Zeinart

The quaint gallery displays works by artists from all across Mauritania.
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Nouakchott, Mauritania

Port de Pêche

Thousands of colorful pirogues showcase ingenious craftsmanship at the largest fishermen port in Nouakchott.
Max Cortesi Added by Max Cortesi
Beila, Mauritania

Camel Market

The largest camel market in West Africa
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Mauritania

Shipwreck

On a secluded beach is one of the few shipwrecks left on the shores of Mauritania.
Max Cortesi Added by Max Cortesi
Saint-Louis, Senegal

Faidherbe Bridge

A 19th-century architectural masterpiece with ties to Gustave Eiffel.
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Ndieulé Mbam, Senegal

Langue de Barbarie

A tree seems to grow from the ocean floor on this strange strip of sand slowly being overtaken by the sea.
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Rufisque, Senegal

Lake Retba

This deceptively salty lake looks like blushing pink lemonade.
Rachel Added by Rachel
Dakar, Senegal

Pointe de Almadies

This beach in Senegal marks the westernmost point on the African continent.
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Dakar, Senegal

African Renaissance Monument

This giant statue is the product of a mixture of corruption, Stalinist architecture, and North Korean manpower.
Dylan Added by Dylan
Dakar, Senegal

Bantyii Dibiterie

A smoky doorway in Dakar leads to one of the city’s great communal eating experiences.
Michael Henry Added by Michael Henry
Dakar, Senegal

IFAN Museum of African Arts

Dakar is home to one of the oldest African art institutions in West Africa.
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Dakar, Senegal

Cap Manuel's Abandoned Bunker

This abandoned bunker looks out over the Atlantic from its clifftop perch.
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Dakar, Senegal

Gorée Island

This tiny, tranquil Senegalese island serves as a powerful symbol of the Atlantic slave trade.
Tony Dunnell Added by Tony Dunnell
Joal Fadiout, Senegal

Joal-Fadiouth Fishing Port

West Africa's largest fishing port honors its artisanal fishing process.
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Mbour, Senegal

Fadiouth Shell Island

An island made out of shells, including a cemetery.
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Albadarr, The Gambia

Never Again Statue

A unique, eye-catching statue that carries an important message of hope.
Liam Mook Added by Liam Mook
Hammam Lif, Tunisia

Abandoned Casino

This gem of Moorish architecture is slowly disintegrating along the coast of this charming town.
Max Cortesi Added by Max Cortesi
El Jem, Tunisia

El Jem Amphitheatre

The largest and best-preserved Roman amphitheater in Africa was designed to seat 35,000 people.
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