Ocean port guide

Nouakchott

Name: Nouakchott cruise port
Address: Mauritania

Make the most of your call at Nouakchott, a cruise port in Mauritania. Find practical arrival guidance, local transport pointers and ideas for exploring confidently ashore.

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

Exact port location unknown.

Nouakchott, the capital of Mauritania, is built between the sea and the desert. Visit the National Museum, with its fine collection of artifacts, and the Artisanal Center, a market where exquisite silver jewelry, embroidery, batiks and other items are sold. End the tour of Nouakchott with a stop at the atmospheric Fishermen's Beach.

Getting around

Organized ship excursions are recommended.

Money

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.