After battling armed attacks, Mauritania attempts to revive tourism

Guelb er-Richat, Adrar Region, Mauritania – From inside her thatch-roof tent, Fatima Cheikh Mohammad Bouya scans the vast, rocky landscape outside, hoping to catch sight of approaching guests, ideally travellers looking to stay the night.

The 49-year-old is custodian of one of Africa’s most striking natural landmarks, the Richat Structure, also kn...