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Nouakchott Travel Guide: 38 reviews and 103 photos

City centre or "La Capitale"

Nouakchott mauritania

Nouakchott was constructed for 15,000, back in 1958. Now there are 600,000 people living here. This extreme growth has nothing to do with economical growth. It's the recurring droughts in Sahara the last 10-20 years, that have forced young people, families and small communities into leaving their traditional ways of living.

The Ocean side at Nouakchott

Nouakchott mauritania

Nouakchott, by far the largest city of Sahara, exhibits all the problems of Mauritania. Some people are rich, but inadequate living conditions and slum are dominating, unlike what is normal to the Muslim world. Nouakchott is one of the Arabic cities having most of "Western" problems. Drug abuse and child prostitution are sad proofs of Mauritania's problems with entering the modern ages.
But Nouakchott has a lot of charm, and is not a dangerous place. This city, stretching for kilometres in northern direction, has a laid back atmosphere. People are very friendly, and there are almost just as many women in the streets as there are men.

Beaches are great taking apart some garbage on the sand.

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in english:
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Last visit to Nouakchott: Jan 2004
Intro Updated Jul 21, 2006
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Reviews (29)

5 o'clock fishermen arrival Off The Beaten Path (2)

around 5 o'clock fishermen arrive from thei daily journey at sea. can be one of the biggest experiences in mauritnaia i... more travel advice

Fishermen's beach Off The Beaten Path (2)

Great escape from the city. you can experience very nice contact with local fishermen. more travel advice

Sun rising in La Capitale Favorites (4)

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Rue Bakar Ahmed Shopping (4)

lots of street shops in this area. you can get everything, from cell phones to clothes, shoes, food whatever... more travel advice

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nsbm Nov 3, 2006 at 10:14 AM

fantastic fotos of mauritania and so many!!
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b1bob Sep 30, 2004 at 12:14 PM

Boa obra, meu amigo.
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minstrel74 Jun 22, 2004 at 2:11 PM

Joao--outstanding page! Tons of information and very professional and creative photographs. Now I really want to go there!
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keeweechic Jun 11, 2004 at 9:26 PM

I have a dear friend stationed here...I've learned a lot through your page. Good tips and insight... I would love to visit.
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Hildeal May 24, 2004 at 12:02 PM

really interesting page joao
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tini58de Jan 31, 2004 at 7:53 AM

What an adventure! Fabulous page, Joao!