Africa travel guide
Driving in Mauritania with a foreign licence
Bring an IDP
Rental desks and local authorities in Mauritania commonly ask foreign drivers to carry an IDP alongside their national licence. Mauritania drives on the right; an IDP is recommended with your home licence, and much of the country is open Saharan desert.
The essentials
Drives onThe right
IDPStrongly recommended
Minimum age18+
Convention1949 Geneva
On the road
Rules of the road in Mauritania
- Drive on the right.
- Sand drifts across desert roads.
- Alcohol is prohibited.
- Carry passport, IDP and home licence.
At the rental desk
Nouakchott desks request an IDP; 4x4 essential for desert crossings.
Common questions
01
Can I drive in Mauritania with a foreign licence?
Yes, with your national licence plus an International Driving Permit, which Mauritania requires for foreign drivers.
02
Which side of the road does Mauritania drive on?
Mauritania drives on the right.
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