Mauritania Travel & Emergency Guide
Essential emergency numbers, speed limits, etiquette & travel tips
Open in WooGu (100% Offline)Emergency Numbers in Mauritania
117
General Emergency
117
Police
101
Ambulance / Medical
118
Fire Department
Key Travel Facts
Capital
Nouakchott
Currency
MRU (UM)
Official Language
Arabic (Official) & French
Country Code
+222
Driving Rules & Speed Limits in Mauritania
Urban / City
50 km/h
Rural
90 km/h
Highway
100 km/h
Alcohol Limit
0.5 ‰
Toll & Vignette: No highway tolls. Equipped 4WD with sand recovery gear essential off-piste.
Tipping & Etiquette
Recommendation: 5 to 10 percent in restaurants; desert drivers and guides expect customary gratuities. Round up small bills. Expedition guides appreciate 500 to 1,000 MRU per day.
- DO Patiently enjoy all three rounds of the traditional Mauritanian mint tea ceremony (Atay).
- DO Always carry ample drinking water (minimum 5 liters per person daily) in desert terrain.
- DON'T Public alcohol consumption is strictly illegal across the Islamic Republic.
- DON'T Never take photos of local women without explicit prior consent.
Power Sockets & Tap Water
Plug Type & Electricity: Type C & E (220V, 50Hz – Europlugs fit standard sockets).
Tap Water: Tap water is not drinkable. Drink only sealed bottled water.
Insider Tip: The ancient Sahara desert library town of Chinguetti is unforgettable. Travelling deep desert tracks requires a certified 4WD expedition convoy.
