Tichit | |
|---|---|
Commune and village | |
 Tichit, with Dhar Tichitt escarpment in the background | |
  Tichit Location in Mauritania | |
| Coordinates: 18°26′30″N 9°29′30″W / 18.44167°N 9.49167°W | |
| Country |  Mauritania |
| Region | Tagant |
| Official name | Ancient Ksour of Ouadane, Chinguetti, Tichitt and Oualata |
| Type | Cultural |
| Criteria | iii, iv, v |
| Designated | 1996 (20th session) |
| Reference no. | 750 |
| Region | Arab States |
Tichit, or Tichitt (Berber languages: Ticit, Arabic: تيشيت), is a village at the foot of the Tagant Plateau in central southern Mauritania that is known for its vernacular architecture and proximity to the Dhar Tichitt archaeological sites. The main agriculture in Tichit is date farming, and the village is also home to a small museum.
Tichitt Airport has two unpaved runways designated in a barren area 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) southeast of the village.