1GB
Best match7 days
Mauritania
- Hotspot
$13.20$13.90−5%
Mauritania eSIM
Mauritania is a desert country where the signature trips are riding the iron ore train across the Sahara and heading up to old towns like Chinguetti in the Adrar. Both take you out of network range for a day or more at a time. Planning ahead and downloading everything before you leave a town matters far more here than how many gigabytes you bought.
Plans listed
11
Network
Mauritel, Mattel, Chinguitel
Technology
3G / 4G
Local currency
MRU
This page carries 11 eSIM plans for Mauritania, riding on Mauritel / Mattel / Chinguitel with 3G / 4G support. Install the profile at home before you fly; the plan starts counting when the phone first registers on a network at the destination.
Build the plan that fits
Pick your days and data and we match the closest real packages, cheapest first.
−5%5% off every plan · code ESIM5 applied for you · new eSIMs only, not top-ups1 package
How much data
1 package
Picked by how you travel
Best for a short trip
Mauritania 1GB 7 days
Mattel
- Data
- 1GB
- Validity
- 7 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- 4G only, no 5G
- One network
from$13.90$13.20
Best for heavy data
Mauritania 10GB 30 days
Mattel
- Data
- 10GB
- Validity
- 30 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- 4G only, no 5G
- One network
from$91.90$87.30
These picks are computed from price per GB, validity and plan features only — never from what we earn.
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Best pick$91.90$87.30Pick this plan
Mauritania 10GB 30 days
Mattel
- 10GB for 7 days, leaves about 41% headroom
- Valid for 30 days, longer than your 7-day trip in case plans shift
Cheapest$188.30$178.88Pick this plan
Mauritania 2GB per day
Mattel
- 2GB per day, buy exactly the 7 days you need
for 7 days
Extra headroom$189.90$180.40Pick this plan
Mauritania 20GB 30 days
Mattel
- 20GB for 7 days, leaves about 183% headroom
- Valid for 30 days, longer than your 7-day trip in case plans shift
Most flexible$265.30$252.03Pick this plan
Mauritania 3GB per day
Mattel
- 3GB per day, buy exactly the 7 days you need
for 7 days
Short trips, 1–7 days1 package
Mauritania 1GB 7 days
Mattel
- Data
- 1GB
- Validity
- 7 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- 4G only, no 5G
- One network
from$13.90$13.20
8–15 days1 package
Mauritania 3GB 15 days
Mattel
- Data
- 3GB
- Validity
- 15 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- 4G only, no 5G
- One network
from$33.90$32.20
16 days and longer4 packages
Mauritania 3GB 30 days
Mattel
- Data
- 3GB
- Validity
- 30 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- 4G only, no 5G
- One network
from$35.90$34.10
Mauritania 5GB 30 days
Mattel
- Data
- 5GB
- Validity
- 30 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- 4G only, no 5G
- One network
from$55.90$53.10
Mauritania 10GB 30 days
Mattel
- Data
- 10GB
- Validity
- 30 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- 4G only, no 5G
- One network
from$91.90$87.30
Mauritania 20GB 30 days
Mattel
- Data
- 20GB
- Validity
- 30 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- 4G only, no 5G
- One network
from$189.90$180.40
Daily · unlimited with fair use5 packages
Full speed up to each day's quota, then a reduced speed for the rest of that day. Buy as many days as the trip needs.
Mauritania 1GB per day
Mattel
- Data
- 1GB per day
- Validity
- sold per day, up to 365 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- 4G only, no 5G
- Daily, no top-up
from$15.90$15.10
Mauritania 2GB per day
Mattel
- Data
- 2GB per day
- Validity
- sold per day, up to 365 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- 4G only, no 5G
- Daily, no top-up
from$26.90$25.55
Mauritania 3GB per day
Mattel
- Data
- 3GB per day
- Validity
- sold per day, up to 365 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- 4G only, no 5G
- Daily, no top-up
from$37.90$36.00
Mauritania 5GB per day
Mattel
- Data
- 5GB per day
- Validity
- sold per day, up to 365 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- 4G only, no 5G
- Daily, no top-up
from$48.90$46.45
Mauritania 10GB per day
Mattel
- Data
- 10GB per day
- Validity
- sold per day, up to 365 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- 4G only, no 5G
- Daily, no top-up
from$81.90$77.80
Before you buy for Mauritania
Every Mauritania eSIM here is 4G at most; none has 5G. A 5G phone works fine, it simply connects on 4G.
What happens when your GB runs out
A GB plan is a fixed amount of data. When it is used up, data on that eSIM stops and nothing is charged automatically, but you can top up the same eSIM without a new QR code, and check what is left any time from your order page.
Example: plenty left
59%used
4.1 GB left
Used 5.9 GB
Total 10 GB
41% remaining
Refresh
Example: running low
92%used
0.8 GB left
Used 9.2 GB
Total 10 GB
8% remaining
RefreshTop up
How much data you actually need
In town, roughly 300MB–800MB a day covers messaging, maps and photos. On desert days you often use almost nothing, simply because there is no service to use.
When you land
The main gateway is Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC), with Nouadhibou International (NDB) in the north. Overland, people come from Morocco through the Guerguerat post or cross from Senegal at the Rosso ferry, which is slow and chaotic. Have your documents and your accommodation address saved offline before you reach either.
Where coverage changes
Nouakchott, Nouadhibou and the main road between them work normally, as does the Route de l'Espoir heading east. Turn into the Adrar towards Atar, Chinguetti, Ouadane or down to Terjit and service survives only in the towns themselves. The iron ore train route and the Banc d'Arguin coast are simply without coverage.
Cities travellers ask about
- Nouakchott — Desert-edge capital, usable across town and at the fish market.
- Nouadhibou — Northern port town and the end of the iron ore line.
- Atar — Gateway to the Adrar, where you arrange desert cars and guides.
- Chinguetti — Ancient desert town with old libraries and limited service.
- Terjit — Canyon oasis popular for an overnight, with almost no service.
Apps to install before you fly
- OsmAnd or Maps.me with the whole country downloaded in advance
- WhatsApp for reaching guides and desert drivers
- Google Translate with offline French and Arabic packs
Networks in Mauritania
| Operator | Technology |
|---|---|
| Mauritel | 4G |
| Mattel | 4G |
| Chinguitel | 4G |
These are the networks operating in the country. A given plan may reach only some of them — check the network named on the plan itself.
Plan comparison
| Plan | Data | Validity | Hotspot | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mauritania 1GB per day | 1GB per day | 1 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| Mauritania 2GB per day | 2GB per day | 1 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| Mauritania 3GB per day | 3GB per day | 1 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| Mauritania 5GB per day | 5GB per day | 1 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| Mauritania 10GB per day | 10GB per day | 1 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| Mauritania 1GB 7 days | 1GB | 7 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| Mauritania 3GB 15 days | 3GB | 15 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| Mauritania 3GB 30 days | 3GB | 30 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| Mauritania 5GB 30 days | 5GB | 30 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| Mauritania 10GB 30 days | 10GB | 30 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| Mauritania 20GB 30 days | 20GB | 30 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
FAQ
Can I contact anyone on the iron ore train?+
Effectively not. The line runs hundreds of kilometres across open desert and takes well over ten hours with no network the whole way. Tell whoever is expecting you that you will be silent overnight before you board, and bring water, food, something to cover your face against the dust and a power bank, because there is nothing to charge from on the train.
Do I need a guide for the Adrar region?+
In practice, yes. Desert routes are not signposted, online maps are useless once you lose signal, and finding a lift back from a small village is hard. Most visitors hire a car with a driver out of Atar. Agree the price, the route and the number of days while you are still in town with data, rather than negotiating from somewhere with no way to compare.
What should I sort out for visas and cash?+
Many nationalities can obtain a visa on arrival at the airport or at a land border, but the rules and fees change, so confirm with the embassy before you fly rather than trusting an old forum post. Inside the country almost everything is cash in ouguiya and card acceptance is very limited, so draw enough before you leave Nouakchott or Atar.
When does a Mauritania eSIM start counting days?+
Most plans here start when the phone first connects to a network at the destination, so you can install in advance at home and switch it on after landing. Each plan page states its own rule.
Do I have to remove my home SIM?+
No. The eSIM is a second line, so you keep your home number for SMS OTP. Turn off roaming data on the home line and set the eSIM as the data line.
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Last updated: October 18, 2026