VOICED : Hope for Mauritanian desert economy as tourists return

Tourism in Adrah is experiencing a revival after a long period of decline due to security fears and jihadist terror attacks. With France reducing its danger level, tourists are returning, and local tour operators are eager to rebuild the industry. Direct flights from Paris have resumed, and the World Heritage Site of Qing Guetti is coming back to life, with traditional stalls reappearing and smiles returning to locals' faces. The region is slowly recovering, with over 1000 tourists expected to visit on organized tours.

What was the main reason for the absence of tourists in Adrah for seven years?

• Lack of attractions

• Natural disasters

• Security fears

• Economic downturn

What change in France's travel advisory helped in the return of tourists?

• From orange to red

• From red to orange

• From green to yellow

• From yellow to green

What new development helped connect the regional capital with Paris?

• Ferry services

• Highway construction

• Direct flights

• New train services

What was the state of Qing Guetti before the tourism revival?

• A popular tourist destination

• A ghost town

• A bustling market town

• A newly developed city

What indicates the revival of Qing Guetti?

• Opening of new hotels

• Increase in local businesses and organized tours

• Construction of a new airport

• Introduction of new cultural festivals