Mauritania
Atar
#3 Top 5 cities
Atar has some relevance for desert tourism and inland projects, but it is very limited as a long-term expat choice.
Country overview
Population
31Β 133
Year-round temperatures
Day: 27°C aΕΎ 40°C
Night: 13°C aΕΎ 24°C
Climate
Very hot desert interior with extremely dry air and large day-night swings.
Distance to the sea
430 km
Social atmosphere
4/10
Costs
Housing cost
7/10
Food cost
7/10
Business friendliness
2/10
Safety
2/10
Atar lies in a region where only essential travel is advised; terrorism, crime, remote roads, limited healthcare, and travel beyond established routes require professional precautions.
Natural disaster resilience
3/10
Extreme desert heat, drought, dust storms, scarce water, and occasional flash floods create significant environmental risk.
Other scores
Other scores
Internet availability
4/10
Internet speed
3/10
Internet stability
3/10
Electricity stability
3/10
Community types
Largest nationality groups
- π«π·French
- πͺπΈSpanish
Pros / Cons
Pros
- +Quiet atmosphere
- +Lower living costs
- +Pleasant atmosphere
Cons
- βSevere security risk
- βInfrastructure instability
- βSmaller expat scene