Castles & Forts in Mauritania map & data
There are 17 castles and forts mapped in Mauritania, spread over 6 regions. The most are in Nouakchott (6), Adrar (3) and Trarza (3) - Nouakchott alone holds 35% of them. 41% of them carry a name, and many add an address, phone number, website or opening hours. Well-known examples include Caserne militaire ثكنة عسكرية, Fort Saganne and Bédinki.
Castles & Forts by region
| Region | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nouakchott | 6 | 35% |
| Adrar | 3 | 18% |
| Trarza | 3 | 18% |
| Gorgol | 2 | 12% |
| Tiris Zemmour | 2 | 12% |
| Hodh ech Chargui | 1 | 5.9% |
Notable castles and forts in Mauritania
- Caserne militaire ثكنة عسكريةTiris Zemmour · castle
- Fort SaganneAdrar · fort
- BédinkiGorgol · castle
- Ksar NamousHodh ech Chargui · castle
- Fort colonial حصن الاستعماريةBoutilimit · Trarza · fort
- CheggaTiris Zemmour · fort
- SithianeGorgol · castle
What's in this layer
Every castle in the layer comes with its name, category, brand and operator, street address, city, postcode, phone, website, opening hours, the region it is in, latitude and longitude (each where known). Castles, palaces and forts.
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Frequently asked questions
How many castles and forts are there in Mauritania?
This layer holds 17 castles and forts in Mauritania, the most of them in Nouakchott. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
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What information comes with each castle?
The name, category, brand and operator, street address, city, postcode, phone, website, opening hours, the region it is in, latitude and longitude (each where known).
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