We’ve reviewed our advice for Mauritania. We haven’t changed the level of our advice. Reconsider your need to travel. Higher levels apply in other areas. Protests and demonstrations occur from time to time. Avoid political gatherings and demonstrations and follow the advice of local authorities.
We advise:
Reconsider your need to travel to Mauritania overall due to the risk of terrorist attack, kidnapping and violent crime.
Higher levels apply in some areas.