See: HOTELS

AIRPORT
As you get off the plane porters will approach you. If you do not have cash and if your luggages are light, hold onto them yourselves. If not, conclude a deal with the porter.

From the airport you can travel by a taxi. In Nouakchott, taxis do not have meters. Indicate your direction. Ensure that the requested address was identified and especially inform yourself about the fee, conclude and leave.

IN TOWN
During the cold season, going places in Nouakchott is very pleasant. The distances are often reduced.

You can go by taxi but don’t forget to discuss and agree on the price. In general, they are known. But discuss and agree because an individual can own the taxi and you are alone on board. It can be collective with a fixed rate and you pay a small amount for your part of the ride.

You can be transported by bus. It is a very popular means for the masses. For certain people, it is not practical. These buses are often old and stop at the sight of customers. This really slows down their travel.

TOWARDS THE INTERIOR OF THE COUNTRY
The interior of the country is well served. Generally by “bush taxis” . They are cars of the limousines type carrying 6 to 8 people and the luggage is in the back trunk or on the roof. These taxis reach most destinations. For the difficult access points, they usually use 4x4, generally Toyota’s, station wagons or pick-up trucks. In this last case, the passengers are at the back on the platform. They can prove to be comfortable and stable if the load is well distributed and you can fit between the luggages and bundles. Avoid pick-up trucks which are overloaded. You can also pay for a place at the front, "in first class".

Travels are often interrupted by the inevitable stops at police checkpoints, to get fuel or to make it possible for the passengers to make their prayers. On the various roads, there are restaurants or cheap restaurants(gargotes) often selling correct and healthy dishes. Good hygiene consists in washing hands before each meal or snack. Look for hot meals and avoid raw vegetables in these public places.

From Nouakchott the bush taxis go everywhere towards the principal zones.
You have several destinations:

• towards "La route de l'espoir" (The road of hope):
  Boutilimit-Aleg-Maktaa-Lahjar-Guerou-Kiffa-Tintane-Aioun-Nema
• towards Rosso and Senegal
• towards Akjoujt-Atar
• towards Moudjeria-Tidjikja
• towards Bogé-Kaédi
• towards Sélibaby
• towards Mederdra-Rkiz
• towards Keur Macène-Ndiago
• towards Nmamghar-Nouadhibou