Ocean port guide

Nouakchott

Name: Nouakchott cruise port
Address: Mauritania

This Nouakchott guide sets out the limited arrival information and suggests an organised visit to the capital’s museum, craft market and atmospheric coast.

Approximate port locationNouakchott · Mauritania

At a glancePort call snapshot

DestinationMauritania

Port typeOcean cruise port

Location18.0366, -16.0281

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Check before you travel

Berths, fares and opening times change. Confirm live details with your cruise line and local operators.

Your port guide

Making the most of Nouakchott

Use these notes to shape a realistic day ashore, then confirm any time-sensitive information for the date of your call.

Arriving at the port

The precise port location is not known.

Mauritania’s capital, Nouakchott, stands between desert and sea. The National Museum holds a fine artefact collection, while the Artisanal Center market sells beautiful silver jewellery, embroidery, batiks and other products. Complete a city tour at atmospheric Fishermen’s Beach.

Getting around

A ship-organised excursion is advisable.

Money

Currency: Ouguiya (MRU).

Find your bearings

Nouakchott port location

The guide coordinates place the port at 18.0366° N, 16.0281° W. Always use the berth details supplied for your sailing as your final arrival reference.

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Good to know

This guide is for trip planning and may not reflect short-notice operational changes. Your cruise line's instructions and local official information should take priority.