Africa
Mauritania
Sahara dunes, ancient caravan towns and the iron-ore train. Check the latest advice.
Caution: some areas are unsafe
Parts of this country are unsafe or advised against. Check your government's official travel advice before you go and during your trip.
Large parts of the east and the borders with Mali are advised against.
Official advice for my nationality- Local time
- 13:25
- Currency
- MRU
- Calling code
- +222
- Capital
- Nouakchott
- Languages spoken
- Arabic
Eco-friendly travel
- Bring a refillable bottle and refill from filtered water.
- Refuse plastic bags and straws.
- Never buy ivory, skins, shells or wildlife products.
- Choose local guides and community-run lodges.
- Leave no rubbish behind.
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