Have NASA’s space tourism posters got you dreaming of hiking the canyons of Mars and gazing at the auroras of Jupiter? Don’t get fitted for a spacesuit just yet — leisure space travel is still a lo...

Mauritania is still developing its festival culture, but there are a few religious events and national holidays worth noting. African Liberation Day is a continent-wide celebration of unity and pro...

Mauritania is located in the tropics, but is heavily influenced by the Sahara Desert and thus does not display typical tropical weather. The county’s climate has quite drastic temperature extremes ...

Mauritania’s history, in similar fashion to that of many other African countries, is one characterized by conflict. The country is making strides toward a stable democratic society and their cultur...

All travelers, except those who hold West African passports, are required to obtain a visa before travel to Mauritania. Visas were once available at most border points, but this is no longer the ca...

Language The official language of Mauritania is Arabic. The Moor majority speak Hassaniya Arabic, while other ethnic groups speak a variety of regional dialects. French is prolifically used around ...

Nouakchott International Airport Nouakchott is the largest and busiest airport in Mauritania, seeing just over one million passengers a year. The national carrier, Mauritanian Airlines, brings the ...

Mauritania Taxis and Car Rental There are many private taxi companies in Mauritania’s large towns, including the capital, Nouakchott, and Nouadhibou. But the popular mode of transportation is bush ...

Mauritania is not exactly a mecca of shopping or a haven for handicrafts as most travelers would expect, but there are still a few great options for those who wish to take home some goodies to reme...

Mauritanian fare is quite simple and heavily based on meat and starch dishes. There is only a small drinking and clubbing scene in the country, as Islam is the dominant religion, but if you're look...