Is Mauritania safe to travel to?

Mauritania has a practical risk score of 56/100 (Elevated). The government advisory level is "High". Main risk drivers are civil unrest and petty crime.

What are the main travel risks in Mauritania?

The primary risk factors for travelers in Mauritania are: civil unrest, petty crime, tourist scams. Petty crime is rated 68/100 and violent incidents 55/100.

What is the current travel advisory for Mauritania?

The U.S. Department of State advisory for Mauritania is "High" (score: 70/100). Level 3: Reconsider travel

What safety tips should I know before visiting Mauritania?

Use app-based rides after dark and avoid displaying valuables in crowded areas. Monitor local developments and avoid demonstrations or fast-changing border areas.

Mauritania

Africa

Higher risk than 75% of countries. Main concerns: civil unrest and petty crime.

Government Advisory

High

Level 3: Reconsider travel

Traveler Practical Risk

Elevated

Confidence: high. Main drivers: civil unrest, petty crime, tourist scams.

Risk Profile

Score breakdown across 7 risk dimensions

📢Civil Unrest

Africa avg: 7270

🔓Petty Crime

Africa avg: 5768

🎭Scams

Africa avg: 6666

🚌Transport

Africa avg: 6665

⚠️Violent Incident

Africa avg: 5055

🌊Natural Disaster

Africa avg: 2424

🏥Health

Africa avg: 4318

Practical advice

✓Use app-based rides after dark and avoid displaying valuables in crowded areas.
✓Monitor local developments and avoid demonstrations or fast-changing border areas.

Data Sources & Updates · Last updated 7/15/2025

Government Advisory: U.S. Department of State(fetched 3/22/2026)

Indicators: World Bank Governance & Stability Indicators (2024)

Recent update: Updated 2025-07-15 from refreshed advisory and traveler risk indicators.

Frequently Asked Questions — Mauritania

Is Mauritania safe to travel to?: Mauritania has a practical risk score of 56/100 (Elevated). The government advisory level is "High". Main risk drivers are civil unrest and petty crime.
What are the main travel risks in Mauritania?: The primary risk factors for travelers in Mauritania are: civil unrest, petty crime, tourist scams. Petty crime is rated 68/100 and violent incidents 55/100.
What is the current travel advisory for Mauritania?: The U.S. Department of State advisory for Mauritania is "High" (score: 70/100). Level 3: Reconsider travel
What safety tips should I know before visiting Mauritania?: Use app-based rides after dark and avoid displaying valuables in crowded areas. Monitor local developments and avoid demonstrations or fast-changing border areas.

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