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Nouakchott: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Nouakchott is the capital and largest city of Mauritania. Located in the southwestern part of the country, it is one of the largest cities in the Sahara.

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Now in the cityNouakchott+28°CPartly cloudy · sunset 06:30 PMupdated 06:06 PM
EntryPick a passportThe answer depends on the passport.
Places on the map10
Exchange rateMRU 40.53per 1 $MRU — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026
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Getting there and staying

2 sources · As of November 3, 2026
Source: TravelHub · OurAirports (public domain)

Visa and practicalities

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Set your passport — processing time, fee and documents differ between passports.

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).

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

Getting here

Getting hereOurAirports (public domain)
Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport NKC25 km from the centre
Nouadhibou International Airport NDB334 km from the centre
Blaise Diagne International Airport DSS396 km from the centre

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