Presidential Palace, Nouakchott

#16 among attractions in Nouakchott

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Presidential Palace is the presidential palace for the President of Mauritania, located in Nouakchott. It is located in the centre of the city and is by far the most prominent landmark in the city, set in extensive gardens and grounds. It lies just to the northwest of the Lebanese International University, adjacent to the US embassy. To the south is the headquarters of the Central Bank of Mauritania. It was built by the Chinese. ()

Coordinates: 18°5'39"N, 15°58'15"W

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Day trips

Presidential Palace – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Stade Olympique, Saudi Mosque, National Library of Mauritania, Marché Capitale.

1.2 miNW
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Stade Olympique, Nouakchott
31 min walk • The Stade Olympique is a multi-purpose stadium in Nouakchott, Mauritania. It is used mostly for football matches. It also has an athletics track. The capacity has been 20,000 since the most recent renovation. The stadium is used by the Mauritania national football team.
0.4 miSW
Mosque
Saudi Mosque, Nouakchott
11 min walk • Saudi Mosque is a mosque in Nouakchott, Mauritania. It is located southwest of the Presidential Palace and immediately west of the Chamber of Commerce. The mosque was built by Saudi money.
0.7 miSW
Library
National Library of Mauritania, Nouakchott
17 min walk • The Bibliothèque Nationale de Mauritanie is located in Nouakchott, Mauritania in the building of the National Museum of Mauritania. The library has a collection of 10,000 volumes and employs 41 staff members. The library has seven branches.
0.8 miSW
Shopping, Market
Marché Capitale, Nouakchott
21 min walk • Marché Capitale is a market in Nouakchott, Mauritania. It is located just to the northwest of Mosque Ould Abas.
0.6 miSW
Museum
National Museum of Mauritania, Nouakchott
17 min walk • The National Museum of Mauritania, also known as the National Museum of Nouakchott, is a national museum in Nouakchott, Mauritania.
1.3 miSW
Shopping, Market
Marocaine market, Nouakchott
34 min walk • Marocaine market is a Moroccan market in Nouakchott, Mauritania. It is located just to the east of Mosque Marocaine.
0.9 miSW
Mosque
Mosque Ould Abas, Nouakchott
23 min walk • Mosque Ould Abas is a mosque in Nouakchott, Mauritania. It is located between Marche de La Viande and Marche Capitale, southwest of Mosque Saudique.
1.4 miSW
Mosque
Mosque Marocaine, Nouakchott
35 min walk • Marocaine Mosque is a mosque in the southern central part of Nouakchott, Mauritania. It is located south of Ould Abas Mosque, near the Marocaine Market and next to the Moroccan Cultural Centre.
1 miSW
Shopping, Market
Marché de La Viande, Nouakchott
25 min walk • Marché de La Viande is a market in Nouakchott, Mauritania. It is located just to the southwest of Mosque Ould Abas.
0.6 miSE
Palace
Judiciary Palace, Nouakchott
15 min walk • Presidential Palace is a palace located in Nouakchott, Mauritania. It is located on the Avenue Gamal Abdel Nasser, between the Friday Mosque of Nouakchott and the headquarters of Air Mauritania.
0.6 miSE
Mosque
Friday Mosque of Nouakchott, Nouakchott
16 min walk • Friday Mosque is a mosque in Nouakchott, Mauritania. It is located just southeast of the Lebanese International University on the Avenue Gamal Abdel Nasser, next to the Judiciary Palace and the headquarters of Air Mauritania.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Presidential Palace?

Nearby attractions include University of Nouakchott Al Aasriya, Nouakchott (11 min walk), Saudi Mosque, Nouakchott (11 min walk), Judiciary Palace, Nouakchott (15 min walk), Friday Mosque of Nouakchott, Nouakchott (16 min walk).

How to get to Presidential Palace by public transport?

The nearest stations to Presidential Palace:

Bus

Carrefour BMD • Lines: Axe 4 U-9 (20 min walk)
Tariq al-Amal • Lines: L 01, L 02, P1 (26 min walk)