Mauritania 6 Day Itinerary

Here is a 6-day itinerary for traveling in Mauritania:

Day 1: Arrive in Nouakchott

  • Places to Go: Visit the Grand Mosque, National Museum of Mauritania, and the Market.
  • Activities: Explore the city on foot or by taxi.
  • Things to Know: Make sure you get a local SIM card for your phone so you can stay in touch with locals. Be prepared for some basic French spoken but English is not widely used.
  • Transportation: Take a taxi from the airport to your hotel, which should be around 20-30 euros depending on traffic.

Day 2: Nouakchott

  • Places to Go: Visit the Nouakchott Market for some local shopping and try to haggle with the vendors.
  • Activities: Take a taxi to the beach and spend some time relaxing and swimming in the ocean.
  • Things to Know: Be prepared for some basic French spoken but English is not widely used, so you may need a translation app on your phone.
  • Transportation: Use taxis to get around the city.

Day 3: Chinguetti

  • Places to Go: Visit the ancient town of Chinguetti which is listed as UNESCO World Heritage site.
  • Activities: Explore the ancient mosque and try some local food at a restaurant.
  • Things to Know: Be prepared for some basic French spoken but English is not widely used, so you may need a translation app on your phone. Don’t drink tap water.
  • Transportation: Take an all-day bus trip from Nouakchott to Chinguetti.

Day 4: Trarza Region

  • Places to Go: Visit the historic town of Kaedi and try some local food at a restaurant.
  • Activities: Explore the old mosque, visit the market for some shopping, and relax on the beach.
  • Things to Know: Be prepared for some basic French spoken but English is not widely used, so you may need a translation app on your phone. Don’t drink tap water.
  • Transportation: Take an all-day bus trip from Chinguetti to Kaedi.

Day 5: Trarza Region

  • Places to Go: Visit the historic town of Ouadane and try some local food at a restaurant.
  • Activities: Explore the old mosque, visit the market for some shopping, and relax on the beach.
  • Things to Know: Be prepared for some basic French spoken but English is not widely used, so you may need a translation app on your phone. Don’t drink tap water.
  • Transportation: Take an all-day bus trip from Kaedi to Ouadane.

Day 6: Return to Nouakchott

  • Places to Go: Visit any last-minute places in Nouakchott, such as the Grand Mosque or the National Museum of Mauritania.
  • Activities: Spend some time relaxing on the beach before departing.
  • Things to Know: Make sure you get a local SIM card for your phone so you can stay in touch with locals. Be prepared for some basic French spoken but English is not widely used.
  • Transportation: Take a taxi from Ouadane back to Nouakchott, which should be around 20-30 euros depending on traffic.

Visa Requirements

Mauritania requires a visa for tourists. You can get a visa at the embassy in your country of residence or upon arrival. It is recommended that you get a visa before arriving in Mauritania to avoid any delays or complications.

Transportation

You will need to take taxis and buses during your trip. Make sure you have enough money to cover the costs, which should be around 20-30 euros per day depending on traffic.

Things to Know

  • Be prepared for some basic French spoken but English is not widely used.
  • Don’t drink tap water.
  • Get a local SIM card for your phone so you can stay in touch with locals.