National Guard, Nouakchott

#19 among attractions in Nouakchott

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National Guard is the National Guard of Mauritania. It has its headquarters in Nouakchott, located opposite to the College des Garçons. The National Guard of Mauritania cooperates closely with the National Locust Control Centre. The main job of the guard is patrolling remote desert areas, usually by camel. Based on the French model, the National Guard is "responsible for working with other police forces and security agencies, and maintaining and restoring public order." ()

Coordinates: 18°4'50"N, 15°58'31"W

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Nouakchott Mauritania

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National Guard – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

1 kmN
Mosque
Saudi Mosque, Nouakchott
17 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.
~560 mN
Library
National Library of Mauritania, Nouakchott
9 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.
~750 mNW
Shopping, Market
Marché Capitale, Nouakchott
12 min walk • Marché Capitale is a market in Nouakchott, Mauritania. It is located just to the northwest of Mosque Ould Abas.
~560 mN
Museum
National Museum of Mauritania, Nouakchott
9 min walk • The National Museum of Mauritania, also known as the National Museum of Nouakchott, is a national museum in Nouakchott, Mauritania.
~600 mSW
Shopping, Market
Marocaine market, Nouakchott
10 min walk • Marocaine market is a Moroccan market in Nouakchott, Mauritania. It is located just to the east of Mosque Marocaine.
~550 mNW
Mosque
Mosque Ould Abas, Nouakchott
9 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.
~750 mSW
Mosque
Mosque Marocaine, Nouakchott
12 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.
~580 mNW
Shopping, Market
Marché de La Viande, Nouakchott
10 min walk • Marché de La Viande is a market in Nouakchott, Mauritania. It is located just to the southwest of Mosque Ould Abas.
1.2 kmNE
Palace
Judiciary Palace, Nouakchott
20 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.
1.4 kmNE
Mosque
Friday Mosque of Nouakchott, Nouakchott
23 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.
2.6 kmNE
Forts and castles
Old Fort, Nouakchott
42 min walk • The Old Fort is a fort in northeastern Nouakchott, Mauritania. It is located to the northeast of the Presidential Palace, near the Stadium of Ksar and College d'Application.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to National Guard?

Nearby attractions include Mosque Ould Abas, Nouakchott (9 min walk), National Library of Mauritania, Nouakchott (9 min walk), National Museum of Mauritania, Nouakchott (9 min walk), Marché de La Viande, Nouakchott (10 min walk).

How to get to National Guard by public transport?

The nearest stations to National Guard:

Bus

Tariq al-Amal • Lines: L 01, L 02, P1 (6 min walk)
Vans to Kiffa (6 min walk)