Nouadhibou Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Mauritania
About Nouadhibou
A key economic centre, it's home to roughly 120,000 people. Before independence, the city was called Port-Étienne by the French colonists after the first boat which arrived here, theTienne. Since independence in 1960, it has been called Nouadhibou, which meansPlace of the Jackal. Many jackals used to come and drink water in a well. The town's three main parts are: In 1990, the tarmac road from Keran to Numerwatt was built; a distance of about 13 km. In 2000, the city centre roads were paved and Internet and mobile phones arrived. In 2005, the highway between Nouadhibou and Nouakchott was completed. There is now a cleanhalf-way stopat the 235-km mark built by a Moroccan business where you can get coffee and sandwiches as well as atajine, a meat stew. They also have separate toilets for men
Where to Eat in Nouadhibou
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴La Paillotte
- 🍴Nomada
- 🍴Pleine de Lune
Where to Stay in Nouadhibou
- 🏨Auberge Sahara
- 🏨Camping Abba
- 🏨Camping Baie du Lévrier
- 🏨Camping Sahara
- 🏨Hotel El-Aljazeera
- 🏨Hotel Sahel
Nouadhibou Travel Guide Sections
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