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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.

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Ideal stay
2 days
Typical spend
~A$85/day
Rough mid-range estimate
Landmarks
7 listed

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If you only have

Nouakchott in a day, two days, three

Day 1
·Ibn Abass Mosque
·Marché Capitale
·Marché de La Viande
·National Library
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Day 2
·National Museum of Mauritania
·Presidential Palace
·Saudi Mosque
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Landmarks

Landmarks in Nouakchott

Ibn Abass Mosque
Marché Capitale
Marché de La Viande
National Library
National Museum of Mauritania
Presidential Palace

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When to go to Nouakchott: Nov or Dec or Jan or Feb

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