U.S. Department of State
Level 3Reconsider Travel
Reconsider travelto Mauritania due to terrorism, crime, and limited health infrastructure. Some areas have increased risk.
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Is Mauritania safe? 🇲🇷
Africa · Updated
As of October 2026, Mauritania scores 44/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates Mauritania Level 3: Reconsider Travel. Of the 1 Mauritania destination assessed, Nouakchott scores highest (44/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 3Advises against all travel to parts of the country
Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) advice. Areas where FCDO advises against travel Eastern Mauritania FCDO advises against all travel to areas east of a line drawn between but excluding the towns of Kankossa, Akhreijit, Ghallaouia, Zouerat, Fderîck and onwards west to the border with Western Sahara.
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Level 3Avoid non-essential travel (with regional advisories)
Canada's official risk level for Mauritania: avoid non-essential travel (with regional advisories).
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Mauritania destinations by safety score
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03 · Evidence Signals
Mauritania safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryCA / US | Level 3 — Reconsider Travel · 2 govts | 25 | CA / US |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2020 | 1.0 / 100k | 94 | World Bank Open Data (2020) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2025 | 54/100 | 54 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2025) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2025 | 45/100 | 45 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2025) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2021 | 9.5 / 100k | 68 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2021) |
04 · Questions
Mauritania safety FAQ
Is Mauritania safe to visit right now?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Mauritania Level 3 of 4 — Reconsider Travel. On our composite index Mauritania averages 44/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 14 October 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Mauritania?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Nouakchott currently scores highest at 44/100 (Use Caution).
Where does this Mauritania safety data come from?
Directly from public sources: US, UK and Canadian government advisories, World Bank and UNODC crime statistics, WHO health data, live air-quality, disaster and earthquake feeds — plus AI field research over current local reporting. Read the full methodology.