Mauritania eSIM
Mobile data in Mauritania. No roaming fees, instant activation, one-tap install on iPhone, Samsung and Android.
- 01Internet on arrival
- 02No SIM swap — keep your number
- 03Set up in under a minute, before you fly
Choose Your Unlimited Plan
- 3G/4G network speeds
- Top-up anytime if needed
- Instant Activation · Hotspot Sharing
- 24/7 Support · No Contracts
- 1 GB high speed per 24 hours
- Unlimited data (min. 1Mbps after high-speed)
- 3G/4G · Instant activation · Hotspot sharing
- 24/7 Support · No Contracts
All Mauritania eSIM plans and prices
| Data | Valid | Price | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB a day | Unlimited daily | Rs. 1,433.79 / day | — |
| 2 GB a day | Unlimited daily | Rs. 2,581.58 / day | — |
| 3 GB a day | Unlimited daily | Rs. 3,633.73 / day | — |
| 5 GB a day | Unlimited daily | Rs. 4,685.88 / day | — |
| 10 GB a day | Unlimited daily | Rs. 8,511.87 / day | — |
Which Mauritania eSIM plan should I pick?
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Streaming and hotspot every day
Unlimited daily
from Rs. 1,433.79 / day
How it works
- Step01 Choose Plan Pick the data and validity that fit your trip.
- Step02 Receive Order Email Your eSIM arrives by email straight away.
- Step03 Install in one tap Tap install, then switch on data when you land.
Mauritania
Common Questions
Is an eSIM handy for finding my way around Mauritania?
You leave Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport with your accommodation pinned in Google Maps and its entrance photo saved in WhatsApp. Instead of joining a SIM counter queue, you head for your arranged transfer and message your host that you are on your way. As the road carries you towards Nouakchott, you follow the route on your screen and show the driver the exact pin when you reach the neighbourhood.
After dropping your bag, you head out for grilled fish and open Google Translate to work through a French menu. You type a question about the dish and show the translation across the counter. Then you find your way towards the fishing port, where brightly painted boats line the shore. You send a photo home through WhatsApp and message a guide about an excursion to Chinguetti, keeping the meeting point beside your map.
What should tourists look for in a Mauritania eSIM?
Start with network reach along your actual route: Nouakchott and Nouadhibou are different connectivity settings from the desert routes towards Atar and Chinguetti. This eSIM uses supported local networks, with service concentrated in populated areas. Hotspot works on most plans, useful when a travel companion needs to get online.
Look for clear allowance rules and preparation before departure. This plan has a daily data allowance that renews each day; the allowance and validity depend on your chosen package. Installation is available before flying, with 180 days from purchase to activate.
Where does an eSIM get coverage in Mauritania?
Your eSIM connects through local networks including Mattel, with 3G/4G service. Coverage is strongest in Nouakchott, Nouadhibou and populated tourist centres such as Atar. Connections become patchier across the Adrar desert, on isolated roads towards Chinguetti and Ouadane, and in the remote coastal stretches of Banc d’Arguin National Park.
| SimSwift eSIM | Local SIM | Roaming | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Setup | Install at home before flying | Find a shop or airport kiosk and queue after landing | Nothing to install; enable roaming |
| When you're connected | On landing, upon connecting to a supported network | After purchase and setup | On landing if your home plan includes roaming here |
| Paperwork / ID | No registration paperwork | ID may be requested at the counter | Existing home account; no new registration |
| Cost predictability | Pay once upfront | Buy on arrival at local rates | Depends on your home plan and included roaming |
| WhatsApp & your number | Keep using WhatsApp on your home number | New local number; WhatsApp stays on your home number | Your home number, on your home plan's roaming terms |
| Top-ups | Buy a new plan if you need more data | Purchase another data bundle through local sales channels | Extra data arrangements depend on your home plan |
What digital travel essentials should I pack for Mauritania?
- Download offline maps for Atar, Chinguetti and Ouadane before desert excursions; save accommodation pins separately.
- Save your guide’s meeting instructions and booking confirmations offline before leaving Nouakchott for the interior.
- Carry a power bank for desert travel, and keep your phone shaded from strong sun.
- Bring an adapter compatible with type C sockets used in Mauritania.
- Carry cash for small restaurants and markets; keep payment records accessible without relying on Wi-Fi.
- Ask permission before photographing people at Nouakchott’s fishing port, and keep your phone tucked away when someone declines.
How much does a Mauritania eSIM cost?
SimSwift Mauritania unlimited daily plans start at Rs. 1,433.79 a day.