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 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 | 7 Days | $12.99 | $12.99 |
| 3 GB | 15 Days | $33.99 | $11.33 |
| 3 GB | 30 Days | $35.99 | $12.00 |
| 5 GB | 30 Days | $54.99 | $11.00 |
| 10 GB | 30 Days | $99.99 | $10.00 |
| 20 GB | 30 Days | $204.99 | $10.25 |
| 1 GB a day | Unlimited daily | $14.99 / day | — |
| 2 GB a day | Unlimited daily | $26.99 / day | — |
| 3 GB a day | Unlimited daily | $37.99 / day | — |
| 5 GB a day | Unlimited daily | $48.99 / day | — |
| 10 GB a day | Unlimited daily | $88.99 / day | — |
Which Mauritania eSIM plan should I pick?
A typical day: 2 hours of maps, a few calls, a short video call, photos on WhatsApp and 30 minutes of Reels or TikTok — about 1 GB a day.
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Weekend or 3 days
about 3 GB 3 GB · 15 Days
$33.99 -
7 days
about 7 GB 10 GB · 30 Days
$99.99 -
14 days
about 14 GB 20 GB · 30 Days
$204.99 -
30 days
about 30 GB 20 GB · 30 Days
$204.99 -
Streaming and hotspot every day
Unlimited daily
from $14.99 / day
More scrolling, streaming or hotspot? Go one size up, or pick a daily plan.
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
How can an eSIM help me explore Nouakchott in Mauritania?
You walk into arrivals at Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport and open the guesthouse location your host sent through WhatsApp. With your eSIM ready, you pass the SIM counter instead of joining the queue and arrange a taxi at the airport. On the ride into Nouakchott, you follow the route in Google Maps and message your host about where to meet. The address stays on your screen when the driver asks which entrance you need.
After dropping your bag, you head out for grilled fish and use Google Translate to work through the menu. You ask the price before ordering, then pull up the route to Port de Pêche. At the shore, brightly painted fishing boats fill your view as crews bring their catch ashore. You ask before taking a photograph, then send your favourite image home through WhatsApp while you decide where to eat next.
What should tourists look for in an eSIM for Mauritania?
For Mauritania, put network reach first: coverage around Nouakchott and Nouadhibou matters, but desert routes toward Atar and Chinguetti need more planning. This plan uses supported local networks, with stronger coverage around populated areas and patchier service across remote desert terrain.
Look for hotspot support and a way to add data as your plans change. Hotspot works on most plans, and this plan supports data top-ups. You can install before flying and have 180 days from purchase to activate. Your chosen package determines the data allowance and validity.
Where will my eSIM have 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. It becomes patchier along desert roads toward Chinguetti and Ouadane, across the Adrar desert terrain, 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; switch roaming on |
| When you're connected | On landing through a supported network | After purchase and setup | On landing if your home plan includes Mauritania |
| Paperwork / ID | No paperwork or ID | ID may be requested at the counter | No additional paperwork through your existing account |
| Cost predictability | Pay once upfront for your chosen package | 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 | Add data anytime with a top-up | Buy more data through local shops or provider services | Extra data depends on your home plan |
What should I prepare for travelling around Mauritania?
- Download offline maps for the Atar to Chinguetti route before leaving town; desert stretches have patchy reception.
- Save guesthouse addresses and booking confirmations offline before travelling into the Adrar.
- Carry cash for markets and smaller guesthouses in Mauritania; do not rely on app payments.
- Bring a power bank for desert excursions and a plug adapter compatible with Mauritania’s type C sockets.
- Ask permission before photographing people at Port de Pêche, and keep your phone away from military sites and checkpoints.
- Keep your phone shaded during desert stops; direct sun and heat can interrupt navigation or charging.
How much does a Mauritania eSIM cost?
SimSwift Mauritania eSIMs start at $12.99 for 1 GB valid for 7 Days. Unlimited daily plans start at $14.99 a day.