Mauritania
Easily the nicest place around Nouâdhibou, nay, the nicest place on the entire Mauritanian coast. This simple mud-walled compound is set directly on a…
Must-see hotels in Mauritania
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Mauritania
A fabulous French-run place, with six charming rooms, excellent food (to be taken in the courtyard garden), a library and even a massage room for real…
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Mauritania
Bab Sahara has been a little slice of overlanders' heaven since 1999. There's a selection of tikits (stone huts) with air-con, caravans and tents, plus a…
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Mauritania
Located on an otherwise lonely stretch of road north of the city, this collection of well-designed solar-powered bungalows overlooks the Baie de l'Etoile…
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Mauritania
This tastefully designed auberge is a great place to stay. It's neat, well tended and embellished with well-chosen knick-knacks, magically illuminated…
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Mauritania
Those wanting a reliable base could do worse than this welcoming outfit, a five-minute stroll from the centre. It's nicely turned out, with simple but…
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Mauritania
Mellow Auberge Vasque – Chez Zaida is run by Zaida, a congenial lady who goes out of her way to make your stay a happy one. There are five tikits, a…
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Auberge Agoueidir – Chez Isselmou
Mauritania
Auberge Agoueidir – Chez Isselmou is the grandest outfit in town, something of a backhanded compliment. Room size and quality varies so worth checking out…
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Mauritania
With its eye-catching, traditional architecture, it's hard to miss this place right in the centre of town. Rooms are pretty simple, and it can feel a bit…
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Mauritania
Simple, bright green guesthouse with lots of rooms and plenty of lounging space (the more expensive have air-con). Meals on request, and are even prepared…
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Mauritania
Atâr's fanciest option, with two-dozen concrete tikit-style rooms, all with air-con and fridge. Good facilities mainly aimed at tour groups.
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Mauritania
Cheap but welcoming overlanders' option on the main road south from Atâr. Meals can be provided – breakfast UM500 and lunch or dinner UM1500.
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Mauritania
Top of the hotel spectrum as far as Nouâdhibou goes, the Sahel is a solidly comfortable business-class option.
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Mauritania
Not far from the airport – and that's the main selling point for this midrange option that has seen better days. A long driveway from the main road leads…
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Mauritania
Unsophisticated (mattresses under palm-frond shelters) but welcoming. If there’s a group, the host can organise a méchoui (nomads') feast. Meals are…
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Mauritania
Also known as Chez Ali, this auberge-style place has a good location. Rooms are a bit cell-like, and bathroom facilities are shared, but there is a tent…
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Mauritania
The main spring has been taken over by Auberge Oasis de Terjît, where a mattress in a tent by the trickling stream is on offer. A meal costs about UM1500.
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Mauritania
A traveller-friendly place at the entrance of the village. Breakfast (UM1000) and dinner (UM1500) are available.
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Mauritania
Rooms at Auberge Warane are a bit bunker-like but the place is friendly enough.
