MAURITANIA – AVOID NON-ESSENTIAL TRAVEL
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada advises against non-essential travel to Mauritania due to the rise in terrorist threats against Western interests.
Regional Advisory for northeastern Mauritania, especially the desert areas north of the Oualata-Tichit-Ouadane-Zouérat line
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada advises against all travel to the northeastern part of the country, especially the desert areas north of the Oualata-Tichit-Ouadane-Zouérat line, due to the risk of banditry and kidnapping. Consult the Security tab for more information.
http://travel.gc.ca/destinations/mauritania