Atâr

Overview

Atar is the most important market town of the northern Adrar region. For a long time nearby Chinguetti was more important both politically and form a religious perspective, but tables have turned.

Atar has a nice market where people form around come to buy and sell. Food is cheaper here than in Chinguetti. Furthermore Atar is a good place to stay and explore the region. It does have a few hotels and restaurants, where smaller towns sometimes lack these commodities. Do not count on getting money in Atar, but get it before you get here.

History