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Hotel Al Amane (Nouadhibou)

  • Price$60-85
  • CategoryMid Range
  • Rating★ 3.6

Hotel Al Amane is situated in the city centre of Nouadhibou, Mauritania's second largest city and its primary Atlantic port, positioned near the tip of the Ras Nouadhibou Peninsula. The hotel's central location keeps it within 10 minutes on foot of the main commercial street, the fish market, and the taxi rank — convenient for business travellers connected to the fishing industry and port logistics that dominate Nouadhibou's economy.

Solid mid-range choice in Nouadhibou with comfortable rooms and good service. Convenient for exploring the northern region and ship graveyard.

Hotel Al Amane is situated in the city centre of Nouadhibou, Mauritania's second largest city and its primary Atlantic port, positioned near the tip of the Ras Nouadhibou Peninsula. The hotel's central location keeps it within 10 minutes on foot of the main commercial street, the fish market, and the taxi rank — convenient for business travellers connected to the fishing industry and port logistics that dominate Nouadhibou's economy. The property is a multi-storey building with functional architecture typical of this working port city, offering clean air-conditioned rooms with en-suite bathrooms, satellite television, and desk space. Room sizes are standard for the region; double rooms are available for travelling couples and families. The restaurant serves a combination of Mauritanian fish-based dishes and simpler international options; given Nouadhibou's identity as Mauritania's fishing capital, fresh Atlantic catch is generally featured on the daily menu. A small parking area sits adjacent to the building, and a tour desk can arrange visits to the city's celebrated ship graveyard at Plage du Pêcheur, where dozens of rusting vessels lie beached along the Atlantic shoreline — among Mauritania's most photographed sights. The hotel does not have a spa or pool. WiFi is available throughout the property. Front-desk staff speak French and Arabic and are experienced handling requests related to the Mauritanian fishing sector, including connections to inter-city transport to Nouakchott via the Route de l'Espoir.

Amenities

  • restaurant
  • WiFi
  • air conditioning
  • parking
  • tour desk

Location

Centre Ville, Nouadhibou

20.9000, -17.0400 View on map

Highlights

  • Central Nouadhibou location near the fish market, port area, and main commercial street
  • Tour desk arrangements for the famous ship graveyard at Plage du Pêcheur
  • Fresh Atlantic fish prominently featured on the restaurant's daily menu
  • Air-conditioned rooms with satellite television and desk space
  • Staff experienced with fishing-industry business travellers and port-related logistics

Tips for visiting

  • The ship graveyard is most atmospheric at dawn or golden hour; book the tour desk's excursion for these times rather than midday
  • Nouadhibou's fish market opens from around 5 am and winds down by mid-morning — worth visiting before 9 am for full activity
  • Confirm room availability well in advance if travelling during the peak fishing season (October to March) when business visitors dominate occupancy
  • The route to Nouakchott via Route de l'Espoir is a long single-day drive; the front desk can help arrange shared transport or private transfers

Accessibility

Multi-storey building; lift availability should be confirmed directly with the property. En-suite rooms are not specifically adapted for wheelchair users.

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