Must-see attractions in Nouakchott

  • Port de Pêche

    Nouakchott

    The Port de Pêche is Nouakchott's star attraction. Lively and colourful, you'll see hundreds of teams of mostly Wolof and Fula men dragging in heavy…

  • Grande Mosquée

    Nouakchott

    Its slender minarets and sandy courtyards, where worshippers perform their ceremonial ablutions, makes the Grande Mosquée a notable landmark in the city…

  • Musée National

    Nouakchott

    Moderately worthwhile for anyone with an interest in Moorish culture. On the first level is a prehistoric gallery with archaeological exhibits while the…

  • Mosquée Marocaine

    Nouakchott

    The large Mosquée Marocaine is a precious landmark in this bustling area. Located south of Ave Abdel Nasser, towards the Cinquième Quartier.

  • Friday Mosque

    Nouakchott

    Notable for its blindingly white facade. Visitors aren't permitted inside during prayer times.