NATIONAL MUSEUM
Read moreOrganized in two spaces, the museum presents on the first floor a part dedicated to archaeology and ethnology, which traces the evolution of man in the regions of present-day Mauritania. In the space upstairs, objects of nomadic daily life are exhibited: traditional habitat, palanquins, games, musical instruments, dishes, medicinal plants ... The building also houses the Mauritanian Institute of Scientific Research, the Conservation Center of Mauritanian manuscripts and the National Library.
SAUDI MOSQUE
Read moreLocated in the center of the city, in the north, you will certainly see it: its high minarets are precious landmarks in Nouakchott, which can help you find your way back. Built in the 1970s, the Faysal Mosque, known as the Saudi Mosque, has two characteristic minarets. In January 2023, it was equipped with high quality prayer rugs, and this over its entire area, namely 6 600m2! Its sandy color makes it perfectly integrated into the city, and on windy days, it seems to disappear.