Fort Richat West

Fort Richat West is a historic site in , .
  • Opening hours: 24/7
  • Type: Tourist attraction
  • Also known as: “Forteresse de Richat Ouest”

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Richat Structure.

Locality
Photo: Clemens Schmillen, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The , or Guelb er Richât, often called the Eye of Africa is a prominent circular geological feature at the northwestern edge of the Taoudeni Basin, on the Adrar Plateau of the . is situated 7 km east of Fort Richat West.

Fort Richat West

Latitude
21.09056° or 21° 5′ 26″ north
Longitude
-11.45354° or 11° 27′ 13″ west
Open location code
7CHC3GRW+6H
Open­Street­Map ID
way 974310739
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­fort
Open­Street­Map feature
tourism=­attraction
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Satellite Map

Discover Fort Richat West from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

“Fort Richat West” goes by many names.
  • Hungarian: “Richat nyugati erőd”

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Btéhât el Ogol and Oued Tenzerata.

Nearby Places

Explore places such as Sebket el Guelb and Richat Structure.

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