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Located downtown Nouadhibou on one of the main arteries, Hotel Aljazira has as its primary asset this central position inside the thick economic activity-the very heart. A bank or several banks and currency exchange offices plus the central market are within walking distance or a short taxi ride away. In a city like Nouadhibou’s heavily cash-based economy where an ATM working with international cards is sometimes hunted for, this proximity becomes more relevant than elsewhere. Its immediate environment testifies to intense commercial activity in a free trade zone: airline offices administrative buildings small shops.

Nouadhibou is a peninsula, encircled by the Atlantic. Hotel Sahel is not exactly a beachfront property but the ocean cannot be considered far from here either; one can reach Bay of Cansado or port areas within few minutes drive from here. This place provides perfect access to explore the renowned (now mostly removed) “Ship Graveyard” or to set up an excursion towards Cap Blanc for witnessing rare monk seals. Being located in this part of town means being on the grid which implies better chances for steady electric and water supply compared with outlying areas.

In the evenings, the area is lively. It should be safe to say that a person can walk along the main boulevard at night with no potential harm coming his way. There are one or two places close by offering grilled meat and Lebanese food if preferred not eating within Hotel Bougainvillees. However, prepare yourself for elements; Nouadhibou happens to be famous because of its strong trade winds. You will probably have other buildings between you and the wind since you are centrally located but still streets get dusty as well as being windy-this is what brings out City’s atmosphere.