Why go
- Capital and the largest city of Mauritania.
- Served by Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC).
History
Nouakchott is the capital and largest city of Mauritania. Located in the southwestern part of the country, it is one of the largest cities in the Sahara. The city also serves as the administrative and economic center of Mauritania.
Restaurants & places to go
Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: 9 h 23 h Features: takeaway · 9 Carrefour Foire تقاطع طرق معرض, Nouakchott نواكشوط
Burger, Sandwich, Crepe, Pasta, Noodles, Pizza, Arab, Chicken, Diner, Kebab, Fast Food · Opening hours: 24/7 · Nouakchott
Restaurant · restaurant · lemirador.mr
Italian Pizza, Chicken, Fish, Sandwich, Kebab, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · ماسينا محمد لامين, نواكشوط Nouakchott
Chocolate, Fast Food · Chocolate fast food · Nouakchott نواكشوط
African, Restaurant · African restaurant
Lebanese, Restaurant · Lebanese restaurant
Syrian, Restaurant · Syrian restaurant
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 07:45-22:00
Fast Food · fast food
Ice Cream · ice cream
Food Court · food court
Burger, Sandwich, Grill, Tea, Persian, Pasta, Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-01:00 · Nouakchott نواكشوط
Restaurant · Opening hours: 08:00-23:30
Cafe · cafe · نواكشوط Nouakchott
Fast Food · fast food
Ice Cream · ice cream
Food Court · food court
Burger, Pizza, Coffee Shop, International, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · Ahmed ould Mohamed Salem, Nouakchott نواكشوط
Restaurant · restaurant · Nouakchott نواكشوط
Cafe · cafe
Fast Food · fast food
Ice Cream · ice cream
Burger, Pizza, Fast Food, Restaurant · Features: takeaway · Nouakchott نواكشوط
Restaurant · restaurant
Cafe · cafe
Fast Food · fast food
Restaurant · restaurant
Cafe · cafe · Nouakchott نواكشوط
Fast Food · fast food
Restaurant · restaurant
Cafe · cafe
Fast Food · fast food
Restaurant · restaurant · Nouakchott نواكشوط
Cafe · cafe
Fast Food · fast food
Restaurant · restaurant
Cafe · cafe · Nouakchott نواكشوط
Fast Food · fast food · نواكشوط
Restaurant · restaurant
Cafe · cafe · Nouakchott نواكشوط
Fast Food · fast food
Restaurant · restaurant
Cafe · cafe · Nouakchott نواكشوط
Fast Food · fast food
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Airports
Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) 26 km to the centre
Nouakchott, NKC, MR — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 7 airlines (Mauritania Airlines International, Air France, Iberia Airlines, Royal Air Maroc…) · direct flights to 9 destinations incl. Dakar, Casablanca, Bamako, Conakry, Gran Canaria… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 7 airlines, 9 direct destinations
- Mauritania Airlines International L6 (737-700) · 5 routes: Bamako, Casablanca, Dakar, Nouadhibou, Zouerat
- Air France AF (A330-200) · 2 routes: Conakry, Paris
- Iberia Airlines IB (A319) · 1 route: Gran Canaria
- Royal Air Maroc AT (737-800, 737-700) · 1 route: Casablanca
- Senegal Airlines DN (CRJ) · 1 route: Dakar
- Tunisair TU (A320, A320) · 1 route: Tunis
- Turkish Airlines TK (737-900) · 1 route: Dakar
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where to stay
Lot numéro 1 du bloc 2, Av. Moktar Ould Daddah, Nouakchott, Mauritania · mhhotel.com
N 15°59'00.4"W, 18°06'30.5, Nouakchott, Mauritania · fasqhotels.com
32PG+MP, Ave Abdel Nasser, Nouakchott, Mauritania · azalai.com
Nouakchott, Mauritania · hibahotel.com
Dieng Boubou Farba, Nouakchott, Mauritania · p4ch.com
544 Ilot C, Nouakchott, Mauritania · lebureauclub.com
ILOT C ZRC N0470 BP 4350, Nouakchott, Mauritania · semiramishotels.com
BP 3176 Avenue du Nouadhibu 2º, Nouakchott, Mauritania · aloehotels.com
4257+3JV, Nouakchott, Mauritania · nouakchotthotel.com
4247+W7J, Av. Moktar Ould Daddah, Nouakchott, Mauritania · sunsethotel.mr
Abdel Nasser, Nouakchott, Mauritania · sabah.mr
Street Roundabout City Smar، Moctar Ould Daddah, Nouakchott, Mauritania · hotelmauricenter.com
Rue Abdallaye, Nouakchott, Mauritania · hoteldelamedina.com
32W8+Q2P, Rte des Ambassades, Nouakchott, Mauritania · monotel-mr.com
BP 1920, Nouakchott, Mauritania · urbanhotelnkc.com
Avenue du Palais des Congres, Nouakchott, Mauritania · marriott.com
Ilot : E Nord – Lot 407, Nouakchott, Mauritania
Autoroute Nouadhibou, Nouakchott, Mauritania
Nouakchott, Mauritania
Rue Cheikhana Ould Mohamed Laghdaf, Nouakchott, Mauritania
extension, phase 2, l’ilot K, Nouakchott, Mauritania
Ilot K 504، Maison d'hôtes LE K, BP 05, Nouakchott, Mauritania
10 BP 5219, Rue Mamadou Konate, Nouakchott, Mauritania
Chrif El Haj Sidina, Nouakchott, Mauritania
425C+5JX، Moctar Ould Daddah, Nouakchott, Mauritania
426F+XM6، نواكشوط،، Mauritania
32XH+V4V, Rue de I Hotel Halima, Nouakchott, Mauritania
4224+48X, Nouakchott, Mauritania
alliance française Réception 33020017, Reception 33020017.Smar City , avenue Daddah Street 43052 près, Nouakchott, Mauritania
32P8+92X, Nouakchott, Mauritania
4239+CHH, Rue de I Ambassade du Senegal, Nouakchott, Mauritania
Indoor
423G+V24, Av General Desgaules, Nouakchott, Mauritania
32V6+VMW, Nouakchott, Mauritania
32R7+96R, Nouakchott, Mauritania
Indoor
Where things are
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: NKC has direct flights to 9 destinations on 7 airlines (incl. Dakar, Casablanca, Bamako, Conakry, Gran Canaria…).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Nouakchott, Mauritania. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.
Tours & experiences
Sightseeing