Getting around
Driving licence, road conditions, public transport and domestic flights.
Public transport
Roaming animals, bush taxis and poorly maintained vehicles frequently cause accidents, according to Canada.
Verified factVerified on 10/2/26High confidenceGovernment of Canada, Travel advice: Mauritania
Driving locally
Insurance is compulsory on entry. There is no amicable accident report: after an accident, do not move the vehicles, call the police (17), fire (18) or gendarmerie (119) and your consulate. If anyone is injured, the driver may have to pay medical costs upfront, or be held in custody.
Verified factVerified on 10/2/26High confidenceFrance Diplomatie, Travel advice: Mauritania, useful informationCar hire normally includes a driver; without one, liability for breakdowns or accidents falls on you.
Verified factVerified on 10/2/26High confidenceFrance Diplomatie, Travel advice: Mauritania, useful information
Useful contacts
Contact details taken from the official sources cited. Check them before going.
ASECNA
Regulations for any private overflight or stopover.
France Diplomatie, Travel advice: Mauritania, safety· Oct 2, 2026
Sources for this guide
- Government of Canada, Travel advice: Mauritania · Source updated: September 8, 2026 · Checked on October 2, 2026
- France Diplomatie, Travel advice: Mauritania, useful information · Source updated: September 28, 2026 · Checked on October 2, 2026
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