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Mauritania is located in Africa. Nouakchott is the capital and also one of the biggest cities. There are other cities like Nouadhibou, Kiffa, Mbera Refugee Camp that you can explore during your journey to Mauritania.

During your journey around Mauritania, you can taste Thieboudienne, Méchoui, Couscous, Yassa poulet, Mahfe and many other local food.

General information about Mauritania

Mauritania uses Ouguiya (MRU). Therefore, we advise you to exchange money prior to your trip for the best rates.

Nowadays, almost 4.4 million residents live in Mauritania.

The only official language in Mauritania is Arabic. However, travelers will also usually hear Soninke as these are the languages of the largest international communities within Mauritania.

Mauritania is bordered by Western Sahara, Algeria, Mali, and Senegal.

Weather in Mauritania

Mauritania has a desert climate with dry and hot summers and mild winters. When packing your bag, don’t forget the sunscreen to protect your skin from the sun. Also, take the cultural context into consideration when packing your clothes. It’s worth finding out about local traditions in advance of your journey to Mauritania.