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
- 13:19
- Currency
- MRU
- Calling code
- +222
- Capital
- Nouakchott
- Languages spoken
- Arabic
Places to see
Chinguetti
An ancient desert town with old libraries, a UNESCO site.
Banc d'Arguin National Park
Millions of birds, a UNESCO site.
Terjit oasis
A palm oasis with hot springs.
The Zzz blog
Coming soon: the mosquito is on it!
