Mauritania · City Tours

8-Hour Nouakchott City Tour with Markets, Museum and Atlantic Beach

8 Hours Round trip from Nouakchott Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Stroll through Nouakchott's famous fish market and camel market
02 Learn about the country's history and culture at the National Museum
03 See contemporary art, jewellery, and fine handicrafts at Galerie Zeinart
04 Browse Mauritanian products at the Central Market and local craft shops
05 Take photos of the Saudi and Ibn Abbas Mosques from the outside
06 Relax by the Atlantic Ocean beach near the fish market

Sign up for an excursion across Nouakchott, the national capital of Mauritania, located on the Atlantic coast of the Sahara Desert. Explore the city's highlights, including the Fish Market, Camel Market, National Museum, Zoo, and pleasant beaches along the Atlantic Ocean. Appreciate local artisans and their work at Galerie Zeinart and nearby craft shops, and pay a respectful visit to the Saudi and Ibn Abbas Mosques from the outside.

Appreciate local artisans and their work at Galerie Zeinart and nearby craft shops, and pay a respectful visit to the Saudi and Ibn Abbas Mosques from the outside.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Nouakchott Markets, Museums, Mosques, and Atlantic Coast

Connect with your tour guide at the meeting point to begin the program.
Start the tour by seeing fishers, boats, fish, and numerous beautiful beaches.
Explore the following tourist attractions:

Fish Market - one of the largest of its kind in West Africa.
Camel Market - the second-largest camel market in Africa, open throughout the year.
The National Museum - a summary of the country's history, with many pictures of historical sites.
Saudi and Ibn Abbas Mosques - get information about these mosques and take pictures from the outside.
Central Market - a nice place to shop for Mauritanian products.
Galerie Zeinart - an art gallery representing contemporary art and design, jewellery, and fine handicrafts.
Craft shops - curating some of the very best work from Mauritanian artists and craftspeople.
Zoo - a good place to take pictures and see some bird species.
Beach of the Atlantic Ocean near the fish market.