When I went to Mauritania, I fell in love with the country. I spent about a week in Selibaby. Having grown up in Ivory Coast I feel part african. Sadly my ability to speak french didn’t really help me there as most of the locals that i met didn’t speak it. But everybody I met there was incredibly nice and hospitable. I really enjoyed the nature too, I love the heat.
I’d definitely recommend mauritania, but it would be handy if you know someone there.