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Kaédi: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Kaédi is the largest city and administrative center of the Gorgol Region of Southern Mauritania, located on the border with Senegal. It is approximately 435 km from Mauritania's capital, Nouakchott.

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Getting there and staying

Flight, airport, hosts and rent

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2 sources · As of September 18, 2026
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Safety and health

Official travel advice and the medical minimum

Safety · official adviceour data as of Sep 15, 2026
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)Avoid parts of the countryPart of the country is off limits entirely.
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New information about protests (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

US State DepartmentLevel 3Think twice before you travel; weigh the reasons below.
  • terrorism
  • crime
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There was no change to the advisory level. The "health” risk indicator was added. Advisory summary was updated. Reconsider travel to Mauritania due to terrorism, crime, and limited health infrastructure . Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Do Not Travel to areas marked off-limits by the Mauritanian military.

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

Getting here

Airports, distances and public transport

Getting hereOurAirports (public domain)
Kayes Dag Dag Airport KYS292 km away — the nearest airport
Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport NKC355 km from the centre
Blaise Diagne International Airport DSS416 km from the centre

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