Nouakchott, Mauritania is great! - tips, facts & sights

[@nedhirou109]

I'm Mauritanian, I wanted to thank you and tell you a beautiful story, because your video was beautiful, even though you missed places, but it's a funny video, and I feel a bit insulted, but seriously nice video ........ The beautiful story is: An elderly European man, holding the hand of a vagabond child, the homeless child is Mauritanian Child, and brought him with him in the hotel, and with them the father of the child, ....... You and the old man, a bright side for European visitors. Sorry my English is not good, I translate from Arabic to English. Welcome to Mauritania, my humble country....🤜🤛...🇲🇷...😎.

[@LewisCrampton]

I had an amazing time in Nouakchott and in Mauritania. Every person I met was brilliant and incredibly friendly. I would love to return one day!

[@nedhirou109]

@@LewisCrampton ❤️.

[@bolaramachandrakamath2622]

Am in Mauritania from India In Nouakchott...just 2 days back

[@ZoubeirsWorld]

What the hell is this story about? 😂😂😂😂

[@sidi-k9]

Me while reading this dame story:🤷🏻‍♂️

[@Inaworldoflove]

Interesting looking place. I can't say it made me want to go but I appreciate your video showing me a little bit of the forgotten places on this world.

[@boydarguin2680]

You're very welcome to my loved country. I suggest you to go to Atar, Chinguetti & Ouadan. I wich you a nice trip.

[@LewisCrampton]

Thanks! I‘ve already met so many great people in Mauritania. In Atar right now!

[@finnjake8264]

You should visit a village near nwakchott called um-al qura, and document it. Thats my village famous for scientists of religion. If you need to gind it its 58 km from the capital and 7 km from a town called wadi-ann-aqah. You should ask the locals. Please do go there though you wont find me. Im right here in the uae bored to hell

[@Bosolevu]

I've been to Mauretania. It was a very mad experience!

[@erikrudolph5769]

Cool video, I've always been interested in Mauritania...reminds me a lot of Ethiopia with the random kids coming up to you wanting to play football and the shitload of dogs!

[@LewisCrampton]

Cheers Erik! Glad you enjoyed. I haven't been to Ethiopia but can definitely confirm that Mauritania is an interesting place to visit.

[@umarpaillaleo2030]

Great video folk. Just a correction. The spread of islam in north africa and Spain where long before almurabid reing. Started in spain since 711 during abdul malik reign in north africa and 642 during the time of amir al mumminim Umar ibn Khatab RA. amir al mumminim was the 2nd representant of Rasulullah saws the last prophet of Allah.

[@mahfouzaidara362]

شكرا لك على عرضي واقع انواكشوط المذيل . آسف انا لا اعرف الانكليزية .

[@LewisCrampton]

نواكشوط هي مدينة جميلة. شكرا للمشاهدة

[@awayfarersdiary2642]

Nice video 👍I've been there for a month in Feb 2019, just before you, in NDB, NKC, the Atar region and the region around Kaédi in the south to the Senegalese border. What camera do you use in this video btw?

[@LewisCrampton]

Just my phone mate. Nothing serious, just trying to show my mates what it’s like!

[@ZeuzBluez]

Funny how the more a place is Islamic the dirtier and more backward it is. Mauritania no exception

[@medozil7023]

For taxi you must instal msp-taxi (app) vor a nice services

[@ymhlhehajbrahim3623]

I want to ask u why did u foxed onli on bad things in the contry 😂?! Ther is alot of beautifull things also 😂

[@LewisCrampton]

Hey, I didn’t just focus on the bad things I had an amazing time, as you’ll see in this video and in others i made! Great country

[@jolenemurray6025]

I lived here for two years up north by Atar, in a small village called Aoujeft. I was a Peace Corps volunteer. beautiful country with amazing people.

[@LewisCrampton]

Indeed - I got the same impression! I had a brilliant time and met loads of great people.

[@oldschoolplanet5896]

Thanks mate

[@unknowndarkthing]

Mauritania is a lot more modern then it looks.

[@BenjaminFriant]

This is so interesting

[@LewisCrampton]

Glad you think so!!

[@campari4467]

Lewis great stuff What was the food like What was your hotel like Did u feel safe Would u recommend it I have planned 8 days in October travelling with private guide and 4wdrive heading into Sahara Thanks Safe travels

[@LewisCrampton]

FOOD: I was advised by a guy in Western Sahara to avoid street food because tourists often get sick from it (food poisoning). I ate some hot sandwiches and a lot of supermarket stuff, like snack things, and came away totally fine. There are lots of restaurants and cafes that you can get decent food in too, depending on what you're after. I have a pretty solid immune system though so if you don't, then maybe avoid cooked meat especially in the streets, and only drink bottled water. You should be good. HOTEL: I stayed in Auberge Sahara for my first night in Nouakchott (about $20US for a double bed with shower and toilet, but I feel like this price could change a lot depending on who's working there...). Then in Auberge Menata for the next night, nearer the centre. It was a similar set-up, both seemed ok hygiene-wise but of course the standards are very low here, and beds were alright. Auberge Menata cost about $20 too. I found these by chance when walking around so maybe if you shop about you can get it cheaper. SAFETY: After the initial "wow, this is very African" and feeling like an outsider, I felt safe the whole time. I ended up in Cinquieme district (absolutely advised that you avoid it -- I had a good time there but it's very well known for crime, violence etc, even to locals!) and was still ok. Overall, in Nouakchott and Atar, I've felt totally safe and very welcomed by the people. Just keep your wits about you and be friendly to people. They're mostly very nice. Remember where you are though and be sensible and sensitive. RECOMMEND: Absolutely recommend Mauritania. If you mean Nouakchott specifically, I'd say there's not much need to spend more than a day or two there as there isn't a lot to see, it's more about mixing with the locals and seeing a new culture first-hand. Definitely wander about the markets, find the fishing port, and chat to people. Mauritania in general is a great place to visit and I didn't expect to enjoy my time there so much. It's a whole different world, with different priorities but I've had good experiences. Sounds like you have a great trip coming up! I've heard all of the Saharan stuff is beautiful. As per my last vote, I'm currently in Atar having a look around but I don't think I'll end up on a desert tour or anything. If you have any more questions be sure to hit me up and I hope I've been a bit useful!!

[@jamesavickers5961]

Jolly interesting old chap educational too thanks seriously your doing a great job mate

[@LewisCrampton]

Thanks James!! really appreciate the feedback and i'm buzzing that you're enjoying these. it's an interesting adventure for me too!

[@mimomouna5740]

The best country ever for me 🍀🇲🇷❣️

[@lukewilson1909]

Followed you since you were riding scooters.. love your videos and all the mad adventures you get up to! Keep it up mate and looking forward to your future videos

[@LewisCrampton]

Aaah the good old days. Cheers though Luke! Buzzing that you're enjoying these, it's always a great time filming them.

[@Tyeezens]

Do they look at you like a strange white person or are they used to white boys from Gy?

[@LewisCrampton]

to be honest, at first I felt a bit "watched" but after a while it didn't feel weird at all. they were pretty intrigued that I was wandering around on my own but it wasn't like a threatening version of intrigued. everyone i interacted with was brilliant

[@noahg5779]

@@LewisCrampton I’m pretty sure but 30% of the country is white/Arab

[@Porsiba]

Love your content! Im planing a trip to Mauritania this summer. (Im Norwegian) I have a few questions and I would really appreciate the help . Im thinking about staying for 17 days. My flight is landing in Nouakchott. Then Im going to Nouadhibou to see the ship graveyard. And then taking the orb train from Nouadhibou to Choum. Then I will travel back to Nouakchott to chatch my flight home. Im sure I will find other things to do, but thats the main marks on my checklist. What is the easiest way of getting around? Is it easy to get into the desert? is the shipswrecks still there? And can you still take the orb train?:)

[@LewisCrampton]

Minibuses will get you around! They have separate “stations” so for example in Nouakchott there’ll be a Nouadhibou area where all buses head that way, etc. You’ll be able to ask hotel or strangers how to get there - or taxi drivers! I don’t think the ship graveyard is still there, and the train, I believe, runs twice a day still and always has! Although it’s impossible to know what time it goes. If you need anything else, message me on Instagram lewiscrampton. It’s an ace place, enjoy!

[@MrTSK27]

You need to get into tv with your exploits...Stay safe!!

[@LewisCrampton]

haha imagine! Thanks though, will do 🤝

[@xusenmuse1731]

@@LewisCrampton hhhh

[@theronsmith9813]

I need to get here soon Insha Allah

[@hafiz8028]

@Therin you are most welcome

[@tradingwalls5569]

Should be visiting my country Pakistan

[@LewisCrampton]

which areas/cities do you recommend?

[@Gggggggglllk]

Great video brother, I’m from London would love to visit

[@LewisCrampton]

If you get the chance, it's worth the visit for sure. Cheers!

[@user-eu5wn5db3g]

Lovely stuff mate loving the content lately Lewis

[@LewisCrampton]

Thanks AJ, I appreciate the feedback. Couple more to come!

[@norbertbanhidi4821]

Hi Lewis. I visited Nouakchott in January 2019 and pretty much had the same expreriences. Apart from the smell of the fish market - I didn't find it that bad, I would rather call it 'special'. I didn't make any videos, photos only, so thanks for sharing this, it's nostalgic to me. Good job, cheers!

[@LewisCrampton]

Cheers mate! hope you enjoyed it as much as i did. i think i’m just incredibly sensitive the smell of fish in general always hated it even in english supermarkets haha! Great place and i took a bunch of pictures, met some good people. Cheers!

[@MWHITING68]

Good video first place I've always wanted to go in the country though is to see those really long iron ore trains

[@LewisCrampton]

Thanks Mark!! I did indeed utilise the Iron Ore train which you can see in one of my other videos from this trip. Feel free to check my channel for it - it was a crazy experience that’s for sure!!

[@jamacjamaica4753]

I like thise country bcz they look like Somali people

[@Mayaman67]

Great vids as usual Lewis. Maybe you could show more of the place while you're are doing your voice overs.

[@LewisCrampton]

i tried this before and a few people said the opposite, but i’ll take it into account for sure and find the balance. cheers for the feedback!

[@khalidtnwr]

Nice soul...

[@LewisCrampton]

Loved the country!!

[@danielbejarano7818]

Puro polvo

[@cheshirecat3020]

I'm British and heading to Mauritania later this year. As an Islamic State is there danger from being white or Christian origin?

[@LewisCrampton]

from my experience: no, none at all. i was asked a couple of times if i am a muslim, which i answered honestly to (nope), and nothing came of it. they were just asking out of curiosity but weren’t concerned. and i didn’t even feel like a lot of people noticed me despite being the only white guy for miles, so it wasn’t even uncomfortable. where in mauritania are you visiting?

[@cheshirecat3020]

@@LewisCrampton OK that all sounds great! Thanks for the response. Headed to M'bera refugee camp, 60km from the Malian border. Heard anything about it?

[@LewisCrampton]

Cheshire Cat i haven’t, nope! seems very far from the city, there must be a good motive. i’m sure you’ll be just fine in mauritania - border areas are always warned against but be aware of things around you and you’ll be alright! good luck and enjoy.

[@Inaworldoflove]

High risk of kidnapping according to UK travel advisory.

[@shri_krishna_isai_khulu]

Wats the mean of nouakchott

[@hafiz8028]

Its mean : Camel of the beach

[@awayfarersdiary2642]

Nice video, good cutting, thanks. I've been there last February. Check out the beach north of the fishing harbor next time, it's almost no people there and imho one of the greatest beaches I've ever been (some high waves there though). Would have been nice to see more of the environment you were walking around tbh, and if you would move the camera slower (tip: when you think it's too slow, than it's just about right).

[@Кенжетайұлы]

Why they speak Arabic instead of French ?

[@hafiz8028]

Mauritania is an Arabic country, and Arabi is its official language

[@Кенжетайұлы]

@@hafiz8028 they must've had their own language ， but they forgot because of colonizers like what happened to south America

[@1TopDog]

@@Кенжетайұлы They speak french as well

[@husainkasim6992]

Facts & sights, very good !!

[@BH-br4ee]

That was so interesting! But I think maybe it's not for the faint of heart. The garbage and detritus everywhere - whew. I bet the beaches are nice though. Thanks for your very candid glimpse of the place and informative narration.

[@LewisCrampton]

Thanks for taking a look! I like to present places as they truly are - good or bad. I liked my time there but agree it wouldn't be for everyone. Fascinating place and great people though! Cheers!

[@m.l.720]

BRO there s a mistake the almoravides from marrakech in morocco

[@Mauritanian22]

nope, they invaded Marrakech and made it their second capital after Azougui. secondly, they start from sanhaja River+ sanhaja who started Almoravid dynasty are in the south between Sudan and northwest المغرب الأقصى in a place most of Arab scholars call it the الصحراء We also know that Morocco historically was not known as a desert from Ibn Khaldun's book and not known for اللثام for man, All of this describes one place and that is Mauritania baby everyone knows the history try again

[@douglas5667]

هاذه ألا آشويد

[@ishakmed6426]

ههههههههههه هذي الحقيقة المرة يواجعة باط

[@hafiz8028]

ذا هو الي إلودلو السائح هههه

[@Abdel-vw7tr]

Welcome to Mauritanie

[@AliAsghar-zb8fq]

wow nice country in africa

[@218nicci]

I loved this video. Best vlog I've seen contentwise since a long time on KZbin. Thanks a lot. Please continue if you can.

[@LewisCrampton]

aaaah cheers mate! i really appreciate the feedback. i’m continuing now actually with a new trio underway as we speak!

[@gerry13cs]

i d love to visit Nuachott,nice video mate!good work!

[@LewisCrampton]

It's worth a go! You should visit other areas of the country too. Wonderful place.

[@gerry13cs]

I might actually get the chance to do it.I doubt i will go elsewhere but i shall see till then.One more basic question if you could answer.how do locals and generally africans treat white tourists?How does it feel standing out of the crowd in a country with so few tourists?

[@LewisCrampton]

@@gerry13cs I felt like I was a stand-out tourist but nobody really looked at me very funnily and everybody I met was super friendly and welcoming. Nobody begged from me or tried to get me to spend money on anything. Make sure you smile at people and say bonjour a lot!

[@hafiz8028]

Many thanks @Lewis @gerasimos you are most welcome to visit Mauritania,

[@yahyamedtfayl3103]

So nice video keep it when you return to Mauritania

[@nodnoc]

This country is named after the Moors (Mauri) but nearly everyone I saw in the video had very dark skinned and appeared to be Sub-Saharan African. Is this what the Moors looked like or are the black people in this video descendants of people brought to Mauritania as slaves?

[@LewisCrampton]

Mauritania seems like quite a mixed place - lots of people I met were from Gambia, Senegal, Nigeria, Cameroon etc and had travelled there for work!

[@nodnoc]

​@@LewisCrampton very interesting

[@lois3356]

@Qwecy That is in the capitals Nouakchot and Nouadhibou, they come from sub-sahara countries to find work or try to go up north and can't cross the border into morocco so they get stuck in Mauritania. If you go to the interior of Mauritania, you wont see as many black people.

[@mwarr8418]

@@@lois3356 Mauritania has so many black and white moores.

[@lois3356]

@@mwarr8418 yes it has