Néma

Overview

Nema is an eternity's drive through the desolate Sahara Desert or a quick Air Mauritanie flight (scheduled once a week it's almost always overbooked).

Nema has nothing very special to offer the visitor but has a very laid back atmosphere and gives you a good chance to encounter people from different Nomadic tribes. You're not far from Timbouctou here, although getting there may prove very hard.

There is no hotel (camping is possible) but hardy travelers will find a market (good deals on plastic beads), a hospital (try to avoid it), and a bank.

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