Best Tourist Places to Visit in Nema, Hodh Ech Chargui, Africa

Best Tourist Places to Visit in Nema, Hodh Ech Chargui, Africa

Nema is Mauritanian town situated in the southeastern part of the country, between 16°37′0″ N latitude and 7°15′0″ W longitude. It is the administrative centre of both Hodh Ech Chargui Region and Néma Department. The northern and eastern parts of Nema are enclosed by small mountain plateaus, which receive a substantial number of nature enthusiasts, mainly hikers. Nema is a multiethnic city, having a population of Moor, Pulaar and Bambara people. Nema facilitates a hospital, an airport, hotels, a wide range of shops and schools ranging from primary to high school. Nema is situated around 1000 km east of Nema, the capital of Mauritania.

How to reach Nema?

There is an airport in Nema but operates few flights that are also not scheduled. The prime airport of Mauritania, Nouakchott International Airport, is the common way to reach Nema for international tourists. This airport is situated around 1000 km away from Nema and operates flights from and to Istanbul, Dakar, Gran Canaria, Madrid, Abidjan, Casablanca, Bamako, Brazzaville, Casablanca, Conakry, Paris, Algiers and many other European and African cities.

Once getting down at Nouakchott International Airport, visitors can choose bus or taxi or rental car to reach Nema comfortably.

Along with buses, cars are also widely used for local travel in Nema.

Culture, Shopping and Food in Nema:

Nema houses many NGOs, of which a French health organization, Sante Sud is the important one. Nema is also home to many educational institutions, including eleven madrasas (primary schools.

Nema houses all sorts of shops and food corners and most which are traditional options that spread local prominence among visitors with colorful products and mouthwatering traditional dishes.

Things to do in Nema:

Hiking
Walking
Village tours

Places of interest in Nema:

Nema Airport:

The Nema Airport is located at an elevation of 231 meters, around 9 km away from the heart of the Nema town. The airport is modern and well maintained, receiving tourists occasionally although it is not served by any flights currently.

Scenic sites of Nema:

There are small mountain plateaus surrounding the northern and eastern parts of Nema, where apart from enjoying sceneries, visitors can also hike.

Edelibu Quartier:

Edelibu Quartier is one of the ten quartiers and the oldest of the Nema town. The quartier houses many historical buildings as well as nice shops.

List of other places of interest near Nema includes:

Islamic library in Chinguitti
Terjit
Nouakchott Silver Market
Stade Olympique
Nouakchott Museum
The Friday Mosque of Chinguitti
National Museum of Mauritania
National Library in Nouakchott
Banc d’Arguin National Park
Atar Market
Beaches in Nouakchott
Ouadane
Cathedral of St. Joseph
Franco-Mauritanian Cultural Center
University of Nouakchott

Best time to visit Nema:

Generally tourists choose either November or December to visit Nema, while the weather in condition comparing the rest of the year.

Accommodation options in Nema:

There are few upgraded accommodation centres in Nema, including Hotel Deraha, which is the most important one, located in the western part of the town. Also one can find lodges in Nema. Some nice hotels in the national capital, Nouakchott (around 1000 km from Nema) are listed below: