The Nouakchott City Tour is the perfect introduction to the cultural, historical, and social life of Mauritania’s capital. This six-hour guided tour takes you through vibrant markets, fascinating museums, religious landmarks, and the serene Atlantic coast. Designed for travelers who wish to discover both tradition and modernity, the tour combines authentic encounters with in-depth cultural insights.
Duration: 6 Hours
Price: Contact us for details
Availability: Daily
Highlights of the Nouakchott City Tour
Camel Market
The tour begins with a visit to the famous camel market. Here, you will experience one of Nouakchott’s liveliest traditions. Observe traders negotiating, interact with locals, and see camels up close—a unique glimpse into Mauritania’s nomadic heritage.
National Museum
Continue with the National Museum, where exhibits showcase the country’s history from prehistoric rock art to traditional artifacts. This stop provides a clear understanding of Mauritania’s cultural evolution across centuries.
Central Market
Discover the vibrant Central Market, the commercial heart of the city. Browse colorful stalls filled with spices, textiles, and household goods. It is also an excellent opportunity to purchase unique souvenirs while engaging with local vendors.
Khaima Hotel
Stop at the iconic Khaima Hotel, a Nouakchott landmark ideal for photos and a quick insight into the city’s urban character.
Saudi Mosque
Visit the Saudi Mosque, admired for its elegant Islamic architecture. This religious landmark represents both cultural and spiritual significance in Mauritania.
Craft Shops
Explore local craft shops where handmade jewelry, woven textiles, and artwork reflect the creativity and traditions of Mauritania’s artisans.
Fish Market
Experience the lively fish market, where fishermen bring in their daily catch. This bustling scene highlights the role of the Atlantic coast in Nouakchott’s economy and lifestyle.
Atlantic Beaches
Conclude the Nouakchott City Tour with a relaxing stop at the Atlantic beaches. Enjoy the sea breeze, take a leisurely walk, and admire the natural beauty that surrounds the capital.
Cultural Experience
Traditional Tea Ceremony
A highlight of the Nouakchott City Tour is the traditional Mauritanian tea ceremony. Watch the preparation of sweet mint tea and enjoy this symbol of hospitality in three servings—an authentic cultural ritual.
Local Lifestyle
Throughout the tour, you will also gain insights into daily Mauritanian customs, and clothing, offering a complete picture of life in the capital.
What’s Included
- Private air-conditioned transport
- Professional local guide
- Entrance fees to all attractions
- Traditional tea with mint tea
- Bottled water during the tour
- Taxes and service charges
Practical Information
- What to bring: Comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, and a camera.
- Difficulty level: Easy – suitable for all travelers.
- Customization: The itinerary is flexible and can be adapted to personal interests.
The Nouakchott City Tour is an enriching six-hour experience designed to showcase the best of Mauritania’s capital. From historic landmarks to bustling markets and cultural traditions, this tour guarantees unforgettable memories and a genuine introduction to Nouakchott.
Ready for an unforgettable adventure in Nouakchott and across Mauritania? Contact us today to start your journey!
More Info
- Group Size:
Private and group tours are available. - Tour Timing:
Departures are at 09:30 AM.
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Testimonials
Awesome tour of Nouakchott. I only had a limited time in the city and a custom afternoon tour was made so I could still see everything I wanted. The guide was on time and spoke English, which helped me gain more knowledge of the city’s history and culture. Go some good souvenirs. Highlight of the tour was the fishing market and traditional tea in the desert. The guide also helped give advice and information on the other sites in Mauritania that I would be seeing. Highly recommend this tour.
I had a few days in Nouakchott and was doing a search about how to get to and from certain places in the capital when I happened to see a note on tripadvisor from a guide who turned out to be Mohamed Lemine. It was late at night and I contacted him hoping he would see my message and in the morning he did. I am grateful for his quick response and he was able to quickly plan some sightseeing (for the afternoon and evening of that day) given the very short notice. I was pleased with his tour and guidance. He was very accommodating, understanding, offered good advice, reliable and knew alot. He even took me to some spots to get souvenirs I was looking for and advised whether prices were reasonable or not. I recommend him and his tours.
As fate would have it, we happened to meet up again (not as a tour guide) a few days later in Chinguetti and even there he was willing to advise and offer assistance. And its because of him I managed to get one of my prized possessions/souvenirs from Mauritania in Chinguetti. Thanks!
My wife and I would like to comment on the fine tour Lemine provided of Nouakchott. At all times we felt safe and secure. He was a gracious host. Not only giving a fine narrative of the city, but also explaining the roles and habits of the inhabitants. He provided an interesting history of the city, spoke English fluently, and understands what a tourist wants to see. My wife and I recommend him most highly. He is the tour guide you should use when visiting Nouakchott.
Booked this tour based on recommendations from some friends.
We got quick answers to our questions and the guide were punctual when picking us up from our hotel. We were four adults and we had chosen the option to use only one car and even if it was a bit cramped it was ok as the stops were frequent.
You might not have time for everything in Nouakchott in one day, but we managed to do the whole list apart from beach and that was mainly because of the weather. The guide was also helpful finding us postcards (hard to find in Nouakchott) and helping us buy stamps in Mauripost.
We liked especially camel market, fish market and tea time! But also Zeinart in definitely worth visit. Marché Central we did on our on the next day and it might be best like that.
Lemine was a great host and guide on my recent trip to Nouakchott. While I only had one day in town, we covered many major sights as well as having the ability to spontaneously change plans and adapt as the day went on. Very responsive over email in advance as well as WhatsApp to ensure that everything was in order and on time. Would certainly recommend.
Good communication by e-mail and WhatsApp with Mohamed before I arrived. He did a great job of finding my apartment which has no exact address. Visited all of the sights listed in the tour. Mohamed helped me with changing money and arranging a driver for the next stage of my tour. He took me to his home to experience Mauritanian tea drinking. Would recommend. Good price.
I traveled solo from the USA for tourism (January 2022). I booked this private tour of Nouakchott at the last minute (within one week of arrival) and was lucky that Mr. Hassen (who runs the tour) was available. He texted me a couple of days in advance of the tour and shared the specific itinerary with me. I was able to customize it very easily to my preferences of what I like to see and do. Not all guides are so thoughtful, but it takes a lot of pressure off of wondering what your day will be like. Mr. Hassen was both the guide and driver. Spoke excellent English. Was very friendly, culturally adept, and kind. My specific tour was all day (9:30am — 6:30pm) but he’s flexible and will customize it. There’s nothing that I felt was missing from Nouakchott to see, it was a comprehensive tour. I would 100% recommend this tour and Mr. Hassen to my friends and to anyone who finds themselves visiting Mauritania.
We were 2 tourists from Finland, and we decided to book this Nouakchott tour beforehand. It was the best possible decision. Our tour guide Mohamed was amazingly friendly, and his knowledge of Mauritanian history and culture was wide. He made all our Nouakchott-related dreams come true. He took us to buy postcards and fridge magnets, and he even took us to see a camel milk bottle in the supermarket! Mohamed had a great sense of humour and we had lots of fun during the tour.
Booking a tour of Nouakchott is an excellent idea because the city is large and the distances are long. There’s a lot to see, but it’s much easier to get a proper image of this capital city with a car than by foot.
Some highlights of the tour were the beach (colourful boats!), the sand dunes, the museum and the camel market. We truly enjoyed each moment and would definitely recommend this tour to anyone who wants to visit Mauritania!
Mohamed est un super guide et le tour est parfait pour découvrir Nouakchott. Mohamed Lemine El Hassen est un vrai entrepreneur qui veut développer le tourisme dans le pays à son niveau. A Nouakchott, il vous ememenera a tous les endroits qu’il faut voir en tant que touriste, les differents marchés (Chameaux, tissus et de poissons), la mer, les dunes. Bref très sympa pour une journée et echanger en toute franchise avec un vrai Mauritanien. Merci encore.
Unser Tagesausflug in Nouakchott war ein wunderbares, unvergessliches Erlebnis! Zu den Highlights der Tour zählten der Kamelmarkt mit hunderten dieser faszinierenden Wüstentiere, der Fischmarkt an der wilden Atlantikküste und ein Stopp in den malerischen Sanddühnen außerhalb der Stadt. Bei unserem zuverlässigen, freundlichen und professionellen Führer Monsieur Mohamed fühlten wir uns immer in guten Händen. Wir kommen gerne wieder!
I booked the one day tour of the capital with Mohamed. It was a great day exploring the city and I really enjoyed the stop at the museum.
I really enjoyed the tour of Nouakchott with the visit to the different markets and seeing the various areas of the city. Mohammed is very reliable, friendly and very easy to talk to. His English is very good, so communication was not an issue at all.