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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
- 13:26
- Currency
- MRU
- Calling code
- +222
- Capital
- Nouakchott
- Languages spoken
- Arabic
LGBTQIA+
Criminalised or dangerous: high risk
- Same-sex relations are a criminal offence here, with prison sentences.
- The law can even punish same-sex relations with death.
- Avoid any public display of affection, and think twice before posting photos or personal details online.
- Be very careful with dating apps: police and criminals have used them to set traps.
- Trans and non-binary travellers: the gender marker on your passport is what counts at border checks; carry supporting documents if your appearance has changed.
- If you face discrimination, threats or arrest, contact your embassy right away.
These rules change and depend on your situation: always check with the official sources and your embassy before you leave. GoZzzy gives general information and cannot be held responsible.
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