Travel advice: some regions are off-limits. Check your government’s advice for the exact areas before you book.
Mauritania is raw and spectacular: the libraries of Chinguetti, the bird-filled Banc d’Arguin and the giant Richat Structure, visible from space. Riding the iron ore train is a legendary adventure. Eastern and border areas are off-limits under most advisories.
Did you know? Mauritania’s iron ore trains are among the longest and heaviest in the world, at up to about 2.5 km.
Travel advice: Parts of the country are off-limits under most government travel advice. Check your government’s advice before booking.
Known for
- The iron ore train
- Chinguetti and Ouadane
- Banc d’Arguin National Park
- The Richat Structure
Did you know?
Mauritania’s iron ore trains are among the longest and heaviest in the world, at up to about 2.5 km.
Before you go
- Visas: rules depend on your passport and change often. Check Mauritania’s official immigration website and see our visa guide.
- Health: see a travel clinic about vaccines and malaria. Read our health guide.
- Safety: read your government’s current travel advice for Mauritania.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Mauritania?
Nouakchott.
What currency does Mauritania use?
Mauritanian ouguiya.
What languages are spoken in Mauritania?
Arabic.
When is the best time to visit Mauritania?
Nov to Mar.
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