Nouakchott
A capital that was a village of a few hundred people in 1958 and now holds a third of the country. The fish market on the beach at sunset is the thing to see.
Nouakchott in eight slides
Wikipedia · 4 Sep 2026
Things to do in Nouakchott
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Nouakchott in a day, two days, three
Landmarks in Nouakchott
Marché Capitale is a market in Nouakchott, Mauritania. It is located just to the northwest of Mosque Ould Abas.
Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0 · 24 Mar 2026
Marché de La Viande is a market in Nouakchott, Mauritania. It is located just to the southwest of Mosque Ould Abas.
Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0 · 24 Mar 2026
Nouakchott is the capital and largest city of Mauritania. Located in the southwestern part of the country, it is one of the largest cities in the Sahara. The city also serves as the administrative and economic center of Mauritania.
Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0 · 25 Aug 2026
Laminesall96 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Nouakchott is the capital and largest city of Mauritania. Located in the southwestern part of the country, it is one of the largest cities in the Sahara. The city also serves as the administrative and economic center of Mauritania.
Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0 · 25 Aug 2026
Laminesall96 · CC BY-SA 4.0
The Presidential Palace, informally called the Grey Palace, is the residence for the President of Mauritania, located in Nouakchott. It is located in the centre of the city and is by far the most prominent landmark in the city, set in extensive gardens and grounds. It lies just to the northwest of the Lebanese International University, adjacent to the old US embassy.
Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0 · 3 Aug 2026
Ivik93 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Nouakchott is the capital and largest city of Mauritania. Located in the southwestern part of the country, it is one of the largest cities in the Sahara. The city also serves as the administrative and economic center of Mauritania.
Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0 · 25 Aug 2026
Laminesall96 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Marché Capitale is a market in Nouakchott, Mauritania. It is located just to the northwest of Mosque Ould Abas.
Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0 · 24 Mar 2026
Marché de La Viande is a market in Nouakchott, Mauritania. It is located just to the southwest of Mosque Ould Abas.
Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0 · 24 Mar 2026
Nouakchott is the capital and largest city of Mauritania. Located in the southwestern part of the country, it is one of the largest cities in the Sahara. The city also serves as the administrative and economic center of Mauritania.
Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0 · 25 Aug 2026
Laminesall96 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Nouakchott is the capital and largest city of Mauritania. Located in the southwestern part of the country, it is one of the largest cities in the Sahara. The city also serves as the administrative and economic center of Mauritania.
Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0 · 25 Aug 2026
Laminesall96 · CC BY-SA 4.0
The Presidential Palace, informally called the Grey Palace, is the residence for the President of Mauritania, located in Nouakchott. It is located in the centre of the city and is by far the most prominent landmark in the city, set in extensive gardens and grounds. It lies just to the northwest of the Lebanese International University, adjacent to the old US embassy.
Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0 · 3 Aug 2026
Ivik93 · CC BY-SA 4.0