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
- 14:29
- Currency
- MRU
- Calling code
- +222
- Capital
- Nouakchott
- Languages spoken
- Arabic
Respect & manners
- Take time for greetings: politeness matters.
- Ask before taking photos of people. Never photograph police, military or government buildings.
- Dress modestly outside beaches and resorts: shoulders and knees covered.
- During Ramadan, avoid eating, drinking or smoking in public during the day.
- Alcohol is forbidden.
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