Boumdeid

Assaba, Mauritania

Why visit Boumdeid?

Boumdeid is a town in the Aoukar basin of eastern Assaba, and the capital of its own department within Assaba Region. The department recorded a population of 3,189 at the 2013 census. It is the birthplace of Mohamed Ould Ghazouani, president of Mauritania.

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How do you get there?

By Car / Road

Boumdeid is reached by unpaved road from Kiffa; a 4×4 is recommended.

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Where to go next?

  • Kiffa — Regional capital
  • Aioun el Atrouss — Hodh el Gharbi capital

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Guide content as of June 2026.

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