Ben Amera Monolith
بن عميرة
The second largest monolith in the world was once betrayed by its lover, Ben Aicha.

Jutting abruptly from the Sahara Desert, Ben Amera stands 633 meters (2,027 feet) tall as the largest monolith in Africa.

Why Go

⛰️ Great views from scrambling
✨ Stargazing and sunrise views with Mauritanian tea
🧗 Popular for sport climbing (25 routes, up to 250m)

Why Avoid

⚠️ 4x4 vehicle recommended for access

Tips

⛺ Camp overnight for full experience
🧗 Explore smaller monoliths for scrambling

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