Mauritania Travel Risk Level

There was no change to the advisory level. The "health” risk indicator was added. Advisory summary was updated. Reconsider travel to Mauritania due to terrorism, crime, and limited health infrastructure . Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Do Not Travel to areas marked off-limits by the Mauritanian military. These areas are unsafe due to security risks and terrorist activities. All areas north of the Tropic of Cancer All areas within 60 miles of the Mali and Algeria border Advisory Summary U.S. government employee travel restrictions The U.S. government has limited ability to offer emergency services to American citizens in Mauritania due to safety risks. U.S. government employees working in Mauritania are not allowed to travel outside Nouakchott at night. They cannot walk alone outside of specific areas and times. U.S. government employees working in Mauritania need special authorization to travel outside Nouakchott. American citizens in Mauritania are advised to take similar precautions. Crime Violent crimes occur frequently outside the Tevragh Zeina neighborhoods in Nouakchott. This includes mugging, armed robbery, and assault. Local police lack the resources to respond quickly and effectively to serious crimes. Transportation options and communication infrastructure are limited outside Nouakchott. Crimes may happen with little or no warning, targeting tourist places. Crimes often happen at night and include kidnapping, assault, and armed robbery. Stay aware of your surroundings in: Urban areas and crowded markets. Roadblocks, including by armed groups. They are present throughout the country. Terrorism There is risk of terrorist violence, including terrorist attacks and other activity in Mauritania. Visit the U.S. Department of State's country reports on terrorism to learn more. Terrorists may attack without warning: Tourist spots where foreigners gather, anywhere in the country Schools Hotels Restaurants Places of worship and relig

Higher-risk regions — Level 4 (Do Not Travel): areas marked off-limits by the Mauritanian military. These areas are unsafe due to security risks and terrorist activities. All areas north of the Tropic of Cancer All areas within 60 miles of the…

Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) advice. Areas where FCDO advises against travel Eastern Mauritania FCDO advises against all travel to areas east of a line drawn between but excluding the towns of Kankossa, Akhreijit, Ghallaouia, Zouerat, Fderîck and onwards west to the border with Western Sahara. Mauritania-Mali border FCDO advises against all travel to areas within 25km of the Malian border in the south, including Khabou. Mauritania-Western Sahara border FCDO advises against all but essential travel to areas within 25km of the Western Sahara border, excluding the section of the Nouakchott-Nouadhibou road and the city of Nouadhibou. Tiris Zemmour, Adrar, Tagant, Hodh el Gharbi, Assaba, Gorgol and Guidimaka provinces FCDO advises against all but essential travel to the rest of the province of Tiris Zemmour, Assaba, Hodh el Gharbi, Gorgol and Guidimaka, and areas of Adrar and Tagant provinces, west of a line drawn between the towns of Ghallaouia, Akhreijit and Kankossa. This excludes: the areas west of a line running between Choum, Ouadane and where the 10th Meridian West meets latitude 18° 40° the town of Ouadane the Tidjikja-Tichit road the Aleg to Tidjikja road via Moudjeria and all areas of Tagant west of that road the Bogue to Kaedi road via Bababe Find out more about why FCDO advises against travel . UK government support The British Embassy in Nouakchott cannot provide consular services in person. British nationals in Mauritania should contact the British Embassy in Dakar, Senegal , for support. Protests There have been periodic protests in Mauritania relating to developments in the Middle East. Demonstrations can take place with little or no warning. You should: avoid all demonstrations and larger gatherings monitor local media for updates follow the advice of local authorities Before you travel No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also fi

Higher-risk regions — Advise against all travel: Eastern Mauritania FCDO advises against all travel to areas east of a line drawn between but excluding the towns of Kankossa, Akhreijit, Ghallaouia, Zouerat, Fderîck and onwards west to the border…

France Diplomatie : vigilance renforcée sur l'ensemble du pays (jaune).

Higher-risk regions — Travel formally advised against: (zone rouge) Compte-tenu de la situation sécuritaire dégradée au Mali voisin, il est formellement déconseillé de s’approcher des frontières de ce pays. Il est formellement déconseillé de se rendre…

Auswärtiges Amt: Reise- und Sicherheitshinweise (general travel and security advice); no travel warning in effect.

Higher-risk regions — Partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung): Auswärtiges Amt: Teilreisewarnung (partial travel warning) — travel advised against for parts of the country.