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Rosso (also: al-Quwārib القوارب) is a border town on the Senegal River, one of which is in Mauritania, the other in Senegal lies.
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Dynamic cardsHere is the main border crossing between the two countries. There is a ferry service and small native boats.
Hardly any of the natives of the region speak French; Hassania Arabic is common, Pulaar and Wolof. About 16,000 people live on the Mauritanian side and around 10,000 on the Senegalese side.
getting there
Mauritanian visas are available at the border in 2018. The corresponding office is right next to the gate. Under no circumstances should you hand over your passport to any “official” on the ferry. The clearance can be harassing. 3-4 hours should be allowed for at least for the transition, drivers more likely six. Bribes are often requested (on both sides). Numerous smugglers offer themselves, robberies and thefts, also on the ferry, which is free for pedestrians, occur frequently.
(The departure to Senegal over the ninety kilometers away Diama dam should cause fewer problems.)
By plane
The Senegalese Richard Toll Airport is not served commercially.
By bus
Minibuses along the N2.
In the street
N2 north to the Mauritanian capital Nouakchott. In Senegal, this is the first road to follow Saint-Louis. To Dakar it's 365 km.
mobility
There is a ferry connection across the river. Both districts are small enough to walk.
Tourist Attractions
activities
Continue driving.
accommodation
- Mauritania
2 Hotel Mauritour
- Senegal
Practical advice
Senegalese post office (white building set back a bit at the same time Western Union) on the way to the ferry on the N2.
trips
- Senegal
- Mauritania
- 1 Parc National de Diawling (= Diaouling. On the Senegalese side is the Parc national des oiseaux du Djoudj) (Reachable for self-drivers from Nouakchott 1) along the beach or 2) on the N2 dir. South to the junction 46 km to Tiguend (تكند) at 16 ° 47'23.9 "N, 16 ° 05'56.1" W then 34 km to Keur Macène (كرمسين), from there a good 10 km. From Rosso an 85 km long track leads more or less parallel to the river to Keur Macène, but it is much safer to drive north to the aforementioned junction on the N2, then back. One could also from Saint-Louis (Senegal) Enter Mauritania via the Diama Dam (16 ° 12'54.7 "N, 16 ° 24'53.4" W) and continue north. However, no Mauritanian visa will be issued at this border (closes 7 p.m.) in 2018). Tel.: 222 45 25 69 22. In the swampy estuary of the Senegal River on the Mauritanian side. Ideal for observing birds, including flamingos; numerous free-range warthogs. From November the park is humid due to the damming, it is the time of the migratory birds. Most of the waterholes dry up from April to June. July to October are characterized by rain, heat and silt, large parts of the park are impassable.Price: Against a receipt: 200 new OUR (the guards are happy to ask for more).The 2 Park management is based in the capital (Mon-Thu 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri until 12 noon).
