Travel to Nouadhibou

From Dakhla in Western Sahara there are collective taxis (11000 ougiyas) and minibuses (8000 ougiyas).

Car

There are two sealed roads to Nouadhibou. One connects it with the capital, Nouakchott. Other one goes to the border and further into Western Sahara. There is a 3km unsealed part between the borders, but it can be passed by a 2WD car without any problems. This is a no-man's land, belonging to neither bordering country. Avoid making deals with any one you might meet there.

Cars and sept-places run from the garage at the exit from town, near the train station. To Nouakchott - from 4000 ougiya per person in a Mercedes (470 km, ca. 6 hours).

Due to recent security events, expatriates going overland have been advised to travel in groups during daylight hours only. Nkosi 07:23, 23 December 2009 (EST)

Bus

There are no regular direct bus connections from/to Nouadhibou from outside of the country. However, there is a daily bus running from Dakhla in the Western Sahara to the border, where you can change to a taxi into Nouadhibou (2000 ougiyas upwards).

Between Nouadhibou and Nouakchott, there are at least five bus lines that provide daily runs. Most leave between 4-5 pm and arrive in the capital between 10-11 pm. A few bus lines now have mid-day runs which begin around 11:00 to 13:00. Prices range from 3,000-4,500 ougiyas. Some of the better known bus companies are:

El-Bouragh, across from the Nouadhibou airport.

Global, on the lower road across the street from the FM radio station.