Mauritania travel advice: FCDO warns against all travel to parts
The UK FCDO updated travel advice for Mauritania, warning of security risks in parts including eastern areas, within 25km of the Mali border, and parts of the Western Sahara border. Protests related to Middle East developments may occur with little warning; avoid all demonstrations and large gatherings.
Impact and considerations
High security risks in parts of Mauritania require business travelers to avoid high-risk areas and monitor protest activity. Companies should assess employee travel safety.
Key points
- FCDO advises against all travel to eastern Mauritania and within 25km of the Mali border.
- Protests related to Middle East developments may occur with little warning; avoid all demonstrations and large gatherings.
Sources and time
- Primary source
- UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
- Other sources
- 0
- First source publication
- 25 Mar 2026, 00:23
- Page published
- 12 Aug 2026, 14:29
- Last updated
- 25 Mar 2026, 00:23
- Original links
- FCDO Travel Advice：Mauritania travel advice (opens in a new tab)Primary source · en · Published 25 Mar 2026, 00:23