by Phil Paoletta | Dec 5, 2024 | Mauritania
The Nouakchott Airport is tiny. It is not going to win any awards for amenities or shopping and dining opportunities. But it’s relatively new (it opened in 2016), and the modest size makes it easy to navigate. In this post we will cover which airlines fly to...
by Annie | Dec 14, 2022 | Mauritania, On the Road
Yes, Morocco is North Africa, but it’s certainly relevant to West Africa travels because it offers the only overland route here from Europe. Passing through Western Sahara and into Mauritania puts you firmly in West African territory, and you can go where you need...
by Sharanya Kanikkannan | Dec 5, 2022 | Mauritania, On the Road, Tips
UPDATE: In May 2024, the Mauritanian authorities prohibited travelers from hitching a ride on the wagons of the iron ore train. This followed an incident involving a tourist a few weeks prior. We don’t have all the details, but we do know that the police are enforcing...
