Nouakchott

Nouakchott is the largest city in and capital of Mauritania. Get in Get around See Do Five kilometers west from central Nouakchott are the fishing wharf and beaches. Fishing: surf-casting is possible from the beaches near Nouakchott. Bring your own equipment. Some basic fishing supplies can be bought from lebanese-owned shops in Nouakchott. Travel in groups only for security reasons. Go to the bustling fishing wharf 'port de peche' for a firsthand look at Mauritania's artisanal fishing industry. At evenings one can see tams of fishermen bring in the day's catch on brightly painted sea-canoes. The catch is sold on the sport and loaded onto donkey carts or ancient Renault 12's to be resold in town. The Nouakchottois go to the beaches on weekend evenings (especially in the hot season). Swimming in the sea at Nouakchott can be dangerous due to the strong current. Buy Eat Drink Sleep The Novotel and Hotel Mercure set the standard for nice places to stay, but you will pay European prices. Hotel Halima, just behind the Novatel, is slightly less expensive. In central Nouakchott, the Hotel Houda and Atlas are not bad options. Auberge Menata, [1]. Owner speaks English. Help with renting a car and a guide. High reputation with former guests. There is also a hotel out at the beach with "hut" rooms and a big dining room overlooking the water. There are also a couple of camping places not far away. Get out This article is an outline and needs more content. It has a template, but there is not enough information present. Please plunge forward and help it grow!