Mauritania: Where The Sahara Desert Meets Ocean

In human cultures in general, and perhaps particularly in Africa, the landscape is the first shrine of tradition. From the sand dunes of Mauritania to the currents of River Senegal, to the Lions of the Beninese savannah to the spirits of the forests of Gabon, this series explores the origin, the nature and the survival of deep links between several populations in West Africa and their habitat.

Each episode takes us to discover an emblematic landscape: the river (Senegal), the desert (Mauritania), the forest (Gabon) and the savannah (Benin). A compass of escape and meeting which rests on two main pillars: the spectacular character of the places, often classified with the UNESCO world heritage, and the charisma of the main characters who are transmitters of their respective traditions.

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[cibablea]

This is incredibly powerful film. I feel I've been given a deeply intimate understanding of that post of the world. Thank you.

[rickdee]

I live in a nice home in a safe neighborhood with everything I could ever want and watching these third world documentaries has helped me gain perspective on just how fortunate my life is . I drive my new car to my local Walmart and choose whatever I want to feed my family daily and these people are in a constant search for resources while always on guard. God bless their spirit.

[karinapique]

I love documentaries. I love to learn about different people and their traditions and history. I would take a documentary over a action movie anytime

[rezafouad]

May Allah bless the Ulema of Mauritania and preserve them with strength Ameen. Salaam from Sri Lanka 🇱🇰

[abccc]

I'm from Mauritania 🇲🇷
And toungad my father's village.
Beautiful video ❤❤❤❤😊

[uzoejekwumadu]

UNESCO must help to preserve this unique library. A rare heritage site

[avryptickle]

The smile when that guy gets to steer the boat is pretty heartwarming.

[mogatdula]

I love how someone just arrives in town, asks to learn and trade, and they take him in immediately. What a beautiful culture they live in

[abduleleshin]

One might think it's hard life these people living on the desert, but to the people, it's like paradise.

[ahmedsalem]

I was born and raised in Mauritania. and this documentary took me down memory lane . Absolutely amazing . Thank you for this great work and the narration .

[cloudland]

Bless the younger generation who take on the responsibility of the history and ancient traditions, so we can keep past knowledge and stories alive 🙏🏻❤️

[mozaytm]

One thing about most Africans is that We do have a receptive heart ❤️🥺... The craddle of mankind indeed..Its like 60yrs apart ..Beautiful documentary 🥳🥳 LOTS OF LOVE FROM KE 🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪

[royclarke]

These are my people... much love from Jamaica

[runnerjoe]

I love this series on Africa! Please show more of these!

[shaahyahangeneral]

Mauritania the land of million poets, I love them so much
Allah bless them and their country

[morgssss]

These men are so warm and humble, I loved seeing his teacher take him under his wing.

[shanika]

Man I could never survive their way of life.They are great people and their landscape is beautiful. Sending blessings from 🇯🇲.

[stevenlester]

I don’t know who the translation narrator is but he is used in many of the documentaries that TRACKS uses and he’s amazing. His voice is so expressive of emotion yet it always carries a friendliness and humor within it as well. He’s excellent and perfectly utilized.

[zaqs]

this is the beauty of we humans, we can live in every part of this mother earth and master the art to

[amenataa]

I am proud to be from Mauritania. God bless