🏜️ Mauritania & Mali Travel Map – ITMB Publishing

Double-sided • Mauritania 1:2,000,000 • Mali 1:2,150,000 • Folded Travel Map
First Combined Edition

🌍 Two Nations of Sand, Spirit & Story—Now on One Map

In the heart of West Africa lie two countries forged by desert winds and ancient trade: Mauritania 🇲🇷 and Mali 🇲🇱. These neighbouring lands, once part of French West Africa, are united not only by borders, but by centuries of shared history, nomadic culture, and mythic journeys across the Sahara.

For the first time, ITMB Publishing brings these two remote and captivating countries together on a single double-sided map—designed for those who dream beyond guidebooks and travel where few maps dare to follow.

This isn’t just a map. It’s an open invitation to cross iron-laced dunes, navigate rivers that whisper history, and stand before cities whose names once defined the edge of the known world.

🗺️ Map Features & Specifications

Feature	Details
Countries Covered	Mauritania 🇲🇷 (Side A) & Mali 🇲🇱 (Side B)
Scale	Mauritania: 1:2,000,000 Mali: 1:2,150,000
Map Type	Political map with topographic relief shading
Edition	First Combined Edition by ITMB
Format	Folded, double-sided map
Unfolded Size	Approx. 990 mm x 690 mm
Publisher	ITMB – International Travel Maps (Canada)
ISBN	9781553417013
Optional Upgrade	Laminated version (fully encapsulated, 80µ gloss)

🧭 What You’ll Discover

🇲🇷 Mauritania – Desert Tracks & Railway Legends

From the lonely Atlantic outposts of Nouadhibou to the modern capital of Nouakchott, this side of the map reveals a country shaped by isolation and endurance. Follow the epic iron-ore railway from Zouerate to Choum—once only crossable by strapping your vehicle to a freight car. Navigate the shifting pistes through the Adrar plateau, and marvel at the ancient caravan towns of Atar and Ouadane.

Highlights: Nouakchott • Nouadhibou • Zouerate • Choum • Atar • Tidjikja • Rosso (Senegal border ferry)

🇲🇱 Mali – Salt Roads, Empires & Earth-built Cities

Flip the map to step into the cultural core of the Sahel. From the colonial grace of Bamako to the earthen marvels of Djenne, Mali is a country that hums with history. Trace the Niger River to Mopti, float past fishermen and bustling riverbanks, and follow the sand-swept road to Timbuktu—still steeped in legend. Venture to the Bandiagara Escarpment, where the Dogon people live among ancient cliff dwellings carved into stone.

Highlights: Bamako • Djenne • Mopti • Timbuktu (Tombouctou) • Segou • Gao • Bandiagara • Sikasso

📌 Map Symbols & Detail

✅ Major & secondary roads, desert pistes, and tracks
✅ Ferry crossings, border posts, and river crossings
✅ Airports, airstrips, and railways
✅ National parks, reserves, and topographic shading
✅ Cities, towns, ruins, and cultural heritage sites

🎒 Who Is This Map For?

👤 Audience	📍 Why It’s Perfect
Overland travellers & 4WD explorers	Navigate remote desert routes with confidence
Cultural & historical travellers	Locate ancient cities and historic caravan sites
Tour operators & expedition planners	Plan logistics and routes for clients and crews
Geographers, teachers & researchers	Teach or study complex Sahelian geography and history
Map collectors & wanderlust-fuelled minds	Own a rare and remarkable regional edition by ITMB

🛡️ Optional Lamination for Durability

We offer this map in a laminated format, fully encapsulated in two layers of tough 80-micron gloss laminate, making it:

💧 Water-resistant
✍️ Writable with whiteboard markers
🛡️ Tear-resistant, perfect for rugged use or fieldwork
📚 Ideal for classrooms, travel desks, or expedition planning

✈️ Great for packing on overland expeditions, protecting against wear, and marking routes or notes directly on the surface.

🧡 Why Choose ITMB Maps?

🌍 Focused on under-mapped regions that mainstream publishers often overlook
🧭 Designed for real-world travel, not just decoration
🗺️ Rich in cultural and geographic context—not just names on a page
📖 A joy to read, plan with, and display

With decades of experience producing travel maps for remote destinations, ITMB maps are trusted by adventurers, researchers, and map lovers worldwide.

📦 Available Formats

Format	Description
Folded Paper Map	Lightweight and ideal for use on the go, at home, or in the classroom.
Laminated Folded Map	Durable and water-resistant—perfect for long-term travel, fieldwork, or display.

📬 All laminated maps are made to order—please allow up to 7 business days for dispatch.

🔚 Final Word

Let the roads less travelled call your name.
From ancient Saharan trade routes to mudbrick mosques, from river ports to cliffside villages, the Mauritania & Mali Travel Map is your gateway to a world where time runs with the wind and every road is a story.

🛒 Add to cart now—and take the first step into one of the world’s last great frontiers.

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