Why go
- Commune and town in Dakhlet Nouadhibou Region, Mauritania.
- Served by Nouadhibou International Airport (NDB).
History
Nouadhibou, formerly named Port-Étienne, is the second largest city in Mauritania and serves as a major commercial center. The city has about 173,000 inhabitants. It is situated on a 65-kilometre peninsula or headland called Ras Nouadhibou, Cap Blanc, or Cabo Blanco, of which the western side has the city of La Güera. Nouadhibou is consequently located merely a couple of kilometers from the border between Mauritania and Western Sahara. Its current mayor is Elghassem Ould Bellali, who was installed on 15 October 2018.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 3 direct destinations
- Mauritania Airlines International L6 (737-700) · 3 routes: Gran Canaria, Nouakschott, Zouerat
- Tropic Air PM (SWM, AT4) · 1 route: Gran Canaria
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 things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Nouadhibou International Airport (NDB); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: NDB has direct flights to 3 destinations on 2 airlines (incl. Gran Canaria, Nouakschott, Zouerat).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Nouâdhibou, 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.