Explore untouched desert scenery, isolated Sahara settlements, and the ultimate train adventure on Earth.
Located between the Maghreb and sub-Saharan Africa, Mauritania is a captivating destination bursting with exciting discoveries for intrepid explorers.
Capital: Nouakchott
Population: 4.4 million (135th)
Languages: Hassaniya, a variety of Maghrebi Arabic but French is widely spoken as well
Area: 1,030,000km² (28th largest country)
All nationalities can get a visa on arrival, which costs either 55€ or $60. It’s valid for 1 month.
The security situation has improved dramatically in Mauritania and most of the country is extremely safe today, the only dangerous areas being too far in the desert to even reach them.
Winter, from November to March. The rest of the year is just too hot to travel.
