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Nouadhibou is a city in Mauritania. It's a major fishing center and large industrial port.

[edit] Get in

[edit] By taxi

From Nouakchott (470km) there are frequent collective taxis (Mercedes taking 6 passengers). Prices start from 4500 ougiyas.

From Dakhla in Western Sahara there are collective taxis (11000 ougiyas) and minibuses (8000 ougiyas).

[edit] By car

There are two sealed roads to Nouadhibou. One connects it with the capital, Nouakchott. Other one goes to the border and further into Western Sahara. There is a 3km unsealed part between the borders, but it can be passed by a 2WD car without any problems.

Cars and sept-places run from the garage at the exit from town, near the train station. To Nouakchott - from 4000 ougiya per person in a Mercedes (470 km, ca. 6 hours).

[edit] By bus

There are no regular bus connections from/to Nouadhibou from outside of the country. Between Nouadhibou and Nouakchott, however, there are at least five bus lines that provide daily runs. Most leave between 4-5 pm and arrive in the capital between 10-11 pm. Prices range from 3,000-4,500 ougiyas. Some of the better known bus companies are El-Bouragh, across from the Nouadhibou airport, As-Salaam, on the middle main road near the 5th Robinet and Global, on the lower road across the street from the FM radio station. Sonef, a new bus line, leaves at 12 noon for Nouakchott. They are located 200 meters on the left from the last round about leaving town. Al-Moussavir leaves around 11 am and is within sight of the As-Salaam bus line on the main middle road leaving town.

[edit] By train

There is only one train line in Mauritania, connecting Nouadhibou to Choum and Zouerat. It's used to carry iron ore from Zouerat mines to Nouadhibou port. The only passenger car is attached to some of these trains, however there is no strict timetable. Tickets for passenger car to Choum costs 1500 ougiyas, but it's usually overcrowded. Travel in ore hopper is possible and free. However, a scarf or other face cover is neccesary, as there are lots of dust raised by speeding train. The ore itself is not very dirty stuff.

[edit] Get around

Taxi to the train station should cost around 300 ougiyas per person when it's full.

[edit][add listing] See

Fishing harbor with Senagalese boats. Also, there are many shipwrecks in the Nouadhibou Bay.

[edit][add listing] Eat

As Nouadhibou is gifted with a big commercial fishing and traditional fishing port, there is a lot of fresh seafood and fish available. Many immigrants from Senegal run their restaurants here, serving fish with rice and other delicious meals. Average price is 200-500 ougiyas.

[edit][add listing] Sleep

• Camping Abba. 3000 ougiyas.  edit
• Camping Sahara. 2200 ougiyas.  edit
• Camping Baie du Lévrier. 2000 ougiyas.  edit
• Auberge Sahara. south of town centre, has passable rooms with clean shared toiled and shower from 2500 oug.  edit

[edit] Stay safe

Nouadhibou is a relatively safe city, but there are almost no street lights. Remember to take your light source when going out in the evening. The biggest danger is unorganized road traffic. Be careful, especially in the center area.