Dar Naim: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Dar-Naim is a suburb of Nouakchott and urban commune in western Mauritania. It is the capital of Nouakchott-Nord Region and has a population of 186,925 (2023).

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Now in the cityDar Naim+29°CPartly cloudy · sunset 06:30 PMupdated 05:44 PM

EntryPick a passportThe answer depends on the passport.

Exchange rateMRU 40.53per 1 $MRU — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026

Worth a day trip

Serekunda≈ 3 hr 55 min Sukuta≈ 3 hr 55 min Bissau≈ 4 hr 10 min

Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026

UK Foreign Office (FCDO)Avoid parts of the countryPart of the country is off limits entirely.

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New information on risks of travelling on the iron ore train (‘Safety and security’ page).

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice

US State DepartmentLevel 3Think twice before you travel; weigh the reasons below.

terrorism
crime

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Reconsider travel to Mauritania due to terrorism, crime, and limited health infrastructure . Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. U.S. government employee travel restrictions The U.S. government has limited ability to offer emergency services to American citizens in Mauritania due to safety risks. U.S.

Source: US Department of State Travel Advisory

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory

Dar Naim: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Getting there and staying

Visa and practicalities

Safety and health

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