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Rachid is located at an altitude of seven hundred and ninety seven feet above the sea level which is approximately equal to two hundred and forty two meters. The latitude and longitude of Rachid measure 18º48'N and 11º40'60''W. The total number of people inhabiting seven kilometers of area around the city of Rachid is two hundred and twenty nine. The nearest cities surrounding Rachid in Mauritania are that of Ksar el Barka in the west, Ouadane, Casbah des Ait Maouine and Ksar el Khali in the north and the city of Tidjikdja on its eastern borders.
The village of Rachid at Mauritania is one of the most beautiful places in the country after Tidikja. The city of Rachid is a citadel looking across a wadi. This citadel was used for the purpose of the pillage of the passing caravans between the towns of Tidjikja and Ardar. The most fascinating time to visit Rachid of Mauritania is during the months of July and August when the dates are harvested.
Rachid is placed at a distance of twenty five kilometers from Tidjikja. There are two cities by the names of Old Rachid and New Rachid in Mauritania. Although the old city is in ruins, its stone vestiges still attract travelers. Transportation involves mostly the use of private vehicles in Rachid at Mauritania.
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