Mauritania Travel Advisory: Level 3 - Reconsider Travel

The U.S. Department of State has issued a Level 3 travel advisory for Mauritania, advising travelers to reconsider travel due to terrorism, crime, and limited health infrastructure. Some areas have increased risk, including areas designated off-limits by the Mauritanian military, all areas north of the Tropic of Cancer, and areas within 60 miles of the Mali and Algeria borders. U.S. government employees face travel restrictions outside Nouakchott. Crime and terrorism risks are high, and healthcare is limited.