Cross-border route
Mauritania Algeria
Mauritania 
AlgeriaDriving across the border
Yes — you can drive from Mauritania into Algeria, and you should carry an International Driving Permit alongside your national licence. Algeria expects foreign drivers to hold an IDP, in the 1968 Vienna format. Both countries drive on the right, so there is no change of driving side at the border. Plan your border crossing in advance and keep your passport, national licence and IDP together.
Last reviewed June 2026
Route at a glance
FromMauritania
ToAlgeria
IDP in AlgeriaRequired
Accepted format1968 Vienna
Driving sideright (no change)
Currency in AlgeriaDZD
Mauritania → Algeria
Crossing the border
Mauritania and Algeria share a land border you can cross by car. Keep your passport, national driving licence and International Driving Permit together, and check opening hours and any toll or vignette requirements before you travel.
Driving rules in Algeria
- Drive on the right.
- Zero alcohol tolerance for driving.
- Checkpoints common between cities.
- Carry passport, IDP and home licence.
What to see when you arrive in Algeria
- the Roman ruins of Timgad and Djémila
- the Casbah of Algiers
- the Sahara oases of the M'Zab Valley
- the Tassili n'Ajjer rock art
- the coastal city of Oran
Common questions
01
Do I need an International Driving Permit to drive from Mauritania to Algeria?
Yes — Algeria requires foreign drivers to carry an IDP with their national licence. Algeria recognises the 1968 Vienna format, which is what we issue.
02
Does the driving side change between Mauritania and Algeria?
No. Both Mauritania and Algeria drive on the right.
03
How quickly can I get an IDP for this trip?
International Driver Licence issues your digital IDP in as fast as 8 minutes, so you can have it ready before you set off.
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