Capital city, Mauritania
Is Nouakchott LGBTQ+ friendly?
1/5Dangerous
Is Nouakchott LGBTQ+ friendly?
Death penalty for Muslims under the law, though not enforced; prison for others. Dangerous; stay completely discreet.
LGBTQ+ laws in Mauritania
No scene; discretion is essential and homophobia is widespread.
| Status | |
|---|---|
| Same-sex relationships legal | No |
| Same-sex marriage | No |
| Civil unions or partnerships | No |
| Legal gender change | No |
| Anti-discrimination law | No |
| Legal penalty | Death penalty for Muslims; prison for others, though rarely applied. |
Quick answers
Is Nouakchott safe for LGBTQ+ travelers?
Death penalty for Muslims under the law, though not enforced; prison for others. Dangerous; stay completely discreet.
Is same-sex marriage legal in Mauritania?
No.
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