Mauritania
Mauritania gives us 5 places: 2 nature and walks, 2 historic sites and 1 museum.
Quick facts about Mauritania
Best time to visitDecember – February
CurrencyMauritanian ouguiya
LanguageArabic
Time zoneGMT (UTC)
PaymentBring cash
Tours & tickets in Mauritania
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1Practical essentials
Dish to tryBonava
CapitalNouakchott
Plug typesEuroplug
DrivingDrive on the right
Emergency number101
Calling code+222
Daylight11–13 hours of daylight
Population4,736,139
Daylight is the range from the shortest to the longest day. English level: EF English Proficiency Index.
2Plan your trip to Mauritania
Getting thereFlights, trains & driving
Where to stayFamily-friendly hotels
Getting aroundDrive on the right
Travel budgetBring cash
Packing listPlugs: Europlug
Travel with kidsTips for a smooth trip
Safety & healthEmergency: 101
Useful infoCalling code +222
3Mauritania with kids – highlights
Why families love Mauritania
Chami and Nouakchott carry 1 place each. Comfortable months are only dec, jan and feb, a narrow winter window that reflects how hot the rest of the year is here.
Easy to travelBring cash
Food to tryBonava
Memories that lastExperiences your kids will never forget
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