Thecuisine of Mauritania, including the culinary practices ofMauritania, has been influenced byArab,Berbers andAfrican peoples who have lived in and traversed the "stark" landscape marked withSahara desert dunes incaravans.[1] There is an overlap withMoroccan cuisine in the north andSenegalese cuisine in the south.[1]
French colonial influence (Mauritania wasa colony until 1960) has also played a role in influencing the cuisine of the relatively isolated land.[1]Alcohol isprohibited in the Muslim faith and its sale is largely limited to hotels.[2][1]Mint tea is widely consumed[1] and poured from height to create foam.[3] Traditionally, meals are eaten communally.[3]
Traditional Mauritanian dishes include:
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