Hi, my girlfriend will be possibly working in Mauritania in 2025 and staying there from 3 to 6 months. I would like to visit and maybe stay with her whilst she is in Mauritania.

I have a few questions

1. is visa on arrival just 55 euros at the airport?

2. what is the minimum expected "proof of funds" for the trip/visa as it is not clear anywhere?

3. is the maximum visa for tourists 30 days or can you get a longer one on arrival?

4. is there an e-visa available at all or is it just the airport?

5. If i can only get a 30 day tourist visa and I wish to stay for more time... is it possible to extend my visa in the country?

6. If extention is not possible... can I leave the country and come back and get a new visa on arrival.

Thank you in advance for any responses that help answer any of these questions !!

Hey all, anyone know where I can buy a SIM card (Moov Mauritel) on a Sunday in Nouakchott?

Thanks!

Hi! Iove the sound of the tidinit and want to buy one but cant find any for sale online. Does anyone know of any mauritanian instrument makers and how i could contact them? Thanks!

Hello all, i want to know if i can exchange my moroccan money to Mauritanian money, is it possible or should i bring euro.?

Hey everyone!

Canadian living in Tenerife here. I'm planning on visiting this December and planning to explore Mauritania, including riding the famous Iron Ore Train. It’s a pretty unique and wild experience, and I thought it’d be awesome to share the journey with others.

If you’re in the area or planning to head that way, let’s connect and maybe organize a group to ride together. Whether you’re into rugged adventures or just curious about this train ride, drop a comment or DM me. Also, if you’ve done it before and have tips, I’d love to hear them!

Let’s make it happen!

Hello everyone i hope you are doing great, is there any moroccan who have been in Mauritania or traveled to Mauritania, i wanna ask some questions, and also i wanna ask questions to Mauritanian people, if there's who might answer my questions i would really appreciate it.

Hi all,

I'll be in Mauritania for a month and would love to visit Kiffa / see the process of bead making.

Anyone has any advice on getting in touch with local artisans there?

Thank you!

Hi! I’m a tour guide based in Nouakchott, Mauritania, with experience working as an interpreter for the Anti-Terrorism Assistance program. I offer budget-friendly tour options for anyone looking to explore the beauty and culture of Mauritania without breaking the bank. Whether you’re interested in the vibrant markets, stunning landscapes, or rich history, I’m here to ensure you have an unforgettable experience.

Hello everyone,
Just wondering why we don't use local languages in this subreddit, isn't this the place for that on the internet ?
My myself, i just got so accustomed to writing and reading english content, to the point that it feels weird to write Arabic here, or on other Arabic subreddits.

To our Fulani, Wolof and Soninkee brothers the same question. why not ?

So obviously I wanna go to Nouakchott , but idk where else to go , which cities , towns, villages and natural beauties should I go too and see . I want too see culture , history, natural beauty, food and places just to tick it off my bucket list .

What would be my best way too get to Mauritania my closest airport is Newcastle, second closest is Edinburgh, Leeds Bradford or teesside airport

Also are Mauritanians OK with brits (just asking on all the subs I'm posting on since we aren't liked in some places )

Hi! I’m wanting to travel to Mauritania and take the Iron Ore train from Fderik / Zouerat

I’ll be flying in to Nouakchott - which appears to be the only place to get flights to, if I’m not mistaken. I’m coming from the UK so I’d probably fly from Paris

From what I’ve read online, I need to get to Atar first, and from Atar, go to Fderik / Zouerat

Is this something doable in a day, or would staying overnight at Atar be recommended?

I’m going to assume there’s people around Zouerat that can help etc? I’ve looked online for some organised trips, but they cost upwards of £1500 excluding flights, so I’d rather just plan it myself.

I dont speak any French, which appears to be the language that is commonly spoken, but I’m sure I could learn a little bit / enough.

Hello guys! Any agencies in Nouakchott that offer iron ore train tours ?

Mine was this NES clone, my favorite was duck hunt.

Mauritanian expatriate, here are some information might be helpful for those who want to know more about Mauritania, I hope you pin this post.

1- Mauritania is an African country not Arabic country: Africa is the geographical location of the country, just like Saudi Arabia is Asian, that doesn’t mean they are asian not arabs.

2- Mauritania have black population, but there is black African and black arabs who speak Arabic as their native language

3- there is no slaves in Mauritania, and no slaves market

4- there is no terrorist attack what so ever, it’s a safe country (there is some neighed hood in Nouakchott that are danger at late night)

5- people do not speak french, despite the fact that french is the second language, apparently all french teacher failed to pass the exam in 2021 lol. You should speak Arabic to live and work. ( Knowledge of the local dialect of Arabic is really helpful)

6- families force women to eat a lot, that’s from the past, it doesn’t exist today.

7- The country is taken over by the whites, that not correct, all Mauritanian, Arabs, African, black and white are participating. There is a hidden racism like in all societies. Arabs won’t marry their daughters to Blacks arabs or to African, this is the only case where it’s appear. Some tribes will not marry outside theirs, they might refuse other tribes too.

Please mention any myth if I forgot something.

Hey everyone. I am planning of traveling to Mauritania in the end of November. I'll be in Nouadhibou, Nouakchott, Choum (taking the iron ore train and back).

I wanted to know how is the situation with bringing money with me?

1. Do some places take cards? What kind of places would these be?
2. Do I need to bring dollar/euro cash to exchange at the airport?
3. Can I use my Debit Card to withdraw cash from local ATM?
4. How much money would i spend per day for the basics?

Thanks in advance! 😌

Mauritanians in the us how do you think Trump wining will affect the diaspora over there ?

I came across many videos and stories about riding the Iron ore train. My friend and I are planning to do so too next year. We are a bit spooked however by the terrorism warnings and overall safety guidelines.

We would do the typical itinerary starting in Nouakchott, going to Zouérat.

Is the area the train goes through/ the train itself targeted by terrorist groups at all?

How would you describe safety in general? (for a caucasian tourist, I realise we easily stand out from a crowd.)

Thanks!

Hello, I am excited to be visiting Mauritania next year with a friend. I have been reading about Mauritanian cuisine and trying to determine what dishes are vegetarian/vegan friendly and what dishes can easily be made vegetarian/vegan friendly with some easy alterations and omissions. Apologies in advance for all the questions I am going to ask.

Looking at the wikipedia and other online sources that list different types of Mauritanian cuisine it looks as if these dishes could be easily made vegetarian/vegan:

Thieboudienne - Could this be made vegetarian by omitting the fish and any powdered fish/chicken used in the process?

'araz Bialkhadrawat - This dish has the description of "rice and vegetables", is there anything to look out for here? Perhaps hidden chicken/beef stock in the cooking process?

Mahfe - This seems like it could easily be vegetarian/vegan if the meat is left out and water is used in place of stock?

It looks as if other staple foods from northwest Africa are available like couscous and tagine. Is there a Mauritanian equivalent to the Moroccan dishes Bisarra, Loubia, or Zaalouk? I assume Harira would have lamb in it like its Moroccan counterpart.

Is bread an important part of Mauritanian cuisine at all? Are there any drinks to look out for besides the famous tea?

And what about a place to eat in Nouakchott? It looks like there is a Lebanese restaurant there I would like to try.

Apologies again for all the questions and thanks for reading this far. Any information or recommendations or insight is greatly appreciated, truly. Thank you in advance and I look forward to reading any responses that come in.

Hey guys! I look at gaming cultures around the world and I am a racing game fan. I have asked all of these questions on different subreddits, simply because I am curious about how each and every single country on this planet experiences video games. I am also curious about gaming in Mauritania. My questions are:

What is more popular? PC or console or mobile?

What was more popular in the late 90s and early 2000s? PC or Console?

What racing game was popular in the late 90s and early 2000s!

What do racing game fans in Mauritania play today?-(I get it might not be the most popular genre, but for people who like it, what do they play?)

In general, what games are played there?

Thanks for your responses!!!!