How many days do you need in Nouakchott?

The top 7 places in the centre take about 1 day at a normal pace on a walking route from your hotel.

What are the top things to do in Nouakchott?

Highlights: National Museum of Mauritania, Saudi Mosque, Ibn Abbas Mosque, Mosque Marocaine and Friday Mosque of Nouakchott. The map has 7 things to do in total.

What is the emergency number in Nouakchott?

Emergency: police 117, fire 118.

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Nouakchott Things to do and walking itinerary

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Nouakchott travel guide

7 things to do in Nouakchott. Pick places on the map and get a day-by-day walking route from your hotel with steps, kilometres and minutes.

Top things to do in Nouakchott

National Museum of Mauritania — national museum in Nouakchott, Mauritania (visit ≈ 120 min)
Saudi Mosque — Mosque in Nouakchott, Mauritania (visit ≈ 30 min)
Ibn Abbas Mosque — mosque in Nouakchott, Mauritania (visit ≈ 30 min)
Mosque Marocaine — building in Mauritania (visit ≈ 30 min)
Friday Mosque of Nouakchott — building in Mauritania (visit ≈ 30 min)
Mosque Tevragh Zeina — building in Africa (visit ≈ 30 min)
Saint Joseph Cathedral, Nouakchott — building in Mauritania (visit ≈ 35 min)

1-day Nouakchott walking itinerary

Starting point: City centre. The top 7 places at a normal pace (up to ~10 km of walking a day), in this order. Change places or your hotel on the map and the route is recalculated; distances are estimates with a street allowance.

Day 1 (≈ 9.7 km · 13,130 steps · 2 h 9 min on the way): Saudi Mosque → Saint Joseph Cathedral, Nouakchott → Mosque Tevragh Zeina → Friday Mosque of Nouakchott → National Museum of Mauritania → Mosque Marocaine → Ibn Abbas Mosque

Good to know before visiting Nouakchott

Fine: Alcohol is illegal.
Fine: Photographing military sites, airports, bridges and government buildings is prohibited.
Warning: Many governments advise against travel to all or much of the country; check current official advice.
Warning: Cover shoulders and knees in public; women cover their hair at religious sites.
Warning: Same-sex relations are criminalised; check official travel advice.
During Ramadan be discreet about eating, drinking and smoking in public by day.

Emergency: police 117, fire 118
Plugs: C, 220V
Tap water: Don't drink tap water; use bottled.
Tipping: About 10% is customary.

Sources: UK FCDO — Foreign travel advice: Mauritania, Wikivoyage — Mauritania, T.C. Dışişleri Bakanlığı — Türk vatandaşlarının tabi olduğu vize uygulamaları · For information only; rules change, check official sources before you go. Last checked: 2026-10

Nouakchott travel FAQ

How many days do you need in Nouakchott?: The top 7 places in the centre take about 1 day at a normal pace on a walking route from your hotel.
What are the top things to do in Nouakchott?: Highlights: National Museum of Mauritania, Saudi Mosque, Ibn Abbas Mosque, Mosque Marocaine and Friday Mosque of Nouakchott. The map has 7 things to do in total.
What is the emergency number in Nouakchott?: Emergency: police 117, fire 118.
Do you tip in Nouakchott?: About 10% is customary.

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