Terjit Explained

Terjit
Other Name:Tergit
Settlement Type:Oasis
Pushpin Map:Mauritania
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Pushpin Mapsize:300
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Mauritania
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Mauritania
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Name1:Adrar Region
Leader Title:Mayor
Unit Pref:Imperial
Utc Offset:+0

Terjit (Arabic: ترجيت ) is an oasis (in the proper sense: a desert spring or other water source), 45km by road south of Atar and popular with tourists in Mauritania. It nestles in a gorge on the western edge of the Adrar plateau with the palm grove stretching a few hundred meters alongside a stream which emerges from a spring. Terjit is part of the commune of Maaden in the Aoujeft Department.[1]

There is a modest fee to enter, and tourists can pay to stay in tents in the palm grove. It is often used for tourism for its charm, fresh water and shade.

Historically, it has been used for religious ceremonies, especially wedding ceremonies, as well as the coronation of a few African princes.

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20.25°N -13.1°W

Notes and References

  1. Map of the Adrar region, topographical guide, Bab Sahara publisher, Atar, 2010.