Cape Tagarit is a remote headland on the Atlantic coast of Mauritania, about 100 km north of Amghouar on the coast road between Nouakchott and Nouadhibou. It sits just north of Tidra island and the southern edge of the Banc d'Arguin National Park, and offers a rare opportunity to camp, fish, and snorkel on the Mauritanian coast without permits or organised tours.
The cape itself is a low, sandy peninsula jutting into remarkably clear Atlantic water. The visibility underwater is excellent — this is a genuinely productive fishing ground — and sea bass and sea bream are common catches. Green turtles are regularly spotted, and the birdlife is extraordinary: this stretch of coast sits on one of the world's great migratory flyways, and the mudflats and shallow lagoons around the cape support enormous concentrations of waders and seabirds, particularly in winter.
A 4WD is essential; the track from the main road is soft sand and can be treacherous if you don't know the line. The area is completely undeveloped — there are no facilities of any kind, and you will need to be fully self-sufficient with water, food, fuel, and camping equipment. The solitude and the quality of the natural environment are the reward. Allow a full day from either Nouakchott or Nouadhibou, and plan to stay at least one night.