The rainy season in Mauritania, also called “wintering”, is a period eagerly awaited by Mauritanians. From July to October, residents of large cities like Nouakchott temporarily leave their daily lives to explore nature and reconnect with the Bedouin way of life during an event called Lekhriv.
One of the most popular places during this period is Tiguent, a small town located about a hundred kilometers from the capital. Every weekend, thousands of city dwellers flock to Tiguent to enjoy the fresh air and recharge their batteries.
For these vacationers, it is an opportunity to change environment, far from the humidity of the city and the hassles of everyday life. They can wake up at the top of the dunes, surrounded by vegetation, and let themselves be lulled by a musical atmosphere. It is also an opportunity to share simple and authentic moments, by sharing tea on a green cover or by tasting fresh milk just milked.
The rainy season is indeed conducive to better quality feed for livestock, which results in better taste of milk. Thus, Mauritanians particularly enjoy drinking camel milk, sometimes with ice cubes to cool down during this period of intense heat.
This immersion in nature and in nomadic traditions constitutes a real escape for these visitors from big cities. They delight in these simple and privileged moments, thus taking a break from their hectic pace.
The rainy season is also a boon for the tourism sector in Tiguent. Every weekend, the city sees its population triple thanks to the influx of vacationers. Hostels and temporary camps are full, allowing industry professionals to thrive during this time. Indeed, people seek freshness, rest and a change of climate during the winter, making it the ideal time for travel.
This enthusiasm for the rainy season in Mauritania testifies to the desire of Mauritanians to reconnect with their Bedouin heritage and rediscover the simplicity of life outside the big cities. These moments of connection to nature and ancestral traditions are precious and allow you to recharge your batteries and refocus on what is essential.
In short, the rainy season in Mauritania is a privileged period when Mauritanians leave the big cities to reconnect with nature and the Bedouin way of life. Tiguent thus becomes the place of choice for vacationers looking for freshness, simplicity and authentic discoveries. A real breath of fresh air that allows you to recharge your batteries and reconnect with what is essential.