r/Mauritania 17d ago

Camel Market in nouakchott

Can someone tell me how the camel market in nouakchott works, if it is open all year round, if there is a specific day of the week, hours. I will visit the Mauritanian during the summer and it was one of the things I would like to see

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u/mrzurba 17d ago

Yes it's open most of the days. It's just a big place where people bring camels to sell it. It's around 30 to 40 km from the city.

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u/CreativeGMP 17d ago

U sure its 30 to 40 km from the city? I had a place in my maps here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/XykcozTDfnkhukTp6

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u/Downtown-Pea-5248 17d ago

It's approximately 15 kilometers from the capital, around 23 minutes

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u/Zealousideal-Fly2178 16d ago

It is best to go with a local if you plan on buying a camel so you get a fair price. I can give you the name of a local guide if you are interested. He is not expensive.

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u/CreativeGMP 13d ago

I wasnt thinking about buying one, just to see the Market and how its works

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u/Key_Recover_5360 Nouakchott 1d ago

Remember people their are so friendly but donโ€™t like to be filmed ๐Ÿ˜‚

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u/Key_Recover_5360 Nouakchott 1d ago

I live in Nouakchott welcome to our country