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Mauritania travel guide
Mauritanian Ouguiya (MRU) ยท C ยท Africa/Nouakchott
Mauritania travel cost: Mauritanian Ouguiya (MRU), capital Nouakchott, emergency 117. Budget, packing, currency and internet tools are below. Visa cards are research links, not a live decision.
Travel overview
Mauritania trip planning starts around Nouakchott. Everyday language is Arabic. Traffic keeps to the right; emergency 117, calling code +222. Time zone Africa/Nouakchott (IANA).
Mauritania spends Mauritanian Ouguiya (MRU). Open the currency converter to MRU for ECB reference rates โ not a bank sell quote. Sockets are type C at 220 V / 50 Hz (IEC). Compare your home plug in the voltage tool before packing an adapter.
Mauritania has no city daily band yet. Open the budget calculator with Mauritania selected for a country-level trip cost; the trip-cost sheet adds insurance and shopping lines.
Subtropical latitude: summers run hot, winters milder. Adjust the packing list by month.
Mauritania is not marked Schengen on this page. Visa cards are a research framework โ confirm with official immigration sources.
For internet in Mauritania, use the data calculator and eSIM vs roaming tools. Twilight does not list live eSIM prices; the destination link is MyEsimGlobal.
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FAQ
What plug does Mauritania use?
Mauritania uses plug type C at 220 V. Compare with your home sockets in the plug checker.
Is Mauritania in the Schengen Area?
No โ not marked as a Schengen member on this page.
Do I need a visa for Mauritania?
This page does not return a yes/no visa decision. Use the visa research guide and official immigration sources.
What currency is used in Mauritania?
Mauritania uses Mauritanian Ouguiya (MRU). ECB reference rates are in the currency converter; not a bank sell quote.
How much does a trip to Mauritania cost?
No city band yet. Build a trip total in the budget calculator.
How do I get internet in Mauritania?
Use the data calculator and eSIM vs roaming tools. Twilight does not list live eSIM prices; the destination link is MyEsimGlobal.