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Néma: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Néma is a town in southeastern Mauritania, close to the border with Mali. It is located at around 16°37′0″N 7°15′0″W at the eastern end of the Aoukar.

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Getting there and staying

Flight, airport, hosts and rent

No free-housing hosts here yet.

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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

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Mopti Airport MZI413 km away — the nearest airport
Tombouktou Airport TOM453 km from the centre
Modibo Keita International Airport BKO458 km from the centre
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