Electricity and sockets
You will need an adapter for Types C and E. Plugs from the UK do not fit the sockets in Mauritania.
Sockets at the destination
Before you pack: Mauritania uses Types C and E, 230 V and 50 Hz. At 230 V the supply matches what UK and European appliances expect, so no converter is needed.
You will find identical sockets in Côte d’Ivoire, Madagascar, Gabon and Tunisia. Nearby but different: Ghana, Botswana and Malawi – an adapter for Mauritania will not fit there. 21 of the 55 destinations in Africa share the plug types of Mauritania.
Protective earth
Mixed supply: Type C without earth, Type E with earth. Which one is in your room only shows on arrival.
Quick check by home country
| From the UK | adapter for Types C and E | Check route → |
|---|---|---|
| From the US | adapter for Types C and E | Check route → |
Chargers, laptops and hair dryers work in Mauritania as they do in the UK. Check your own device →
The same sockets are used further afield: Slovakia, France, French Guiana, Czechia, Poland and Monaco.
Common questions
Yes. UK plugs do not fit the sockets in Mauritania.
Mauritania uses Types C and E at 230 V and 50 Hz.
No. At 230 V the supply matches UK and European appliances.
If a socket gets hot, crackles or smells burnt, unplug the device straight away.
Data for Mauritania from IEC World Plugs and IEC TR 60083. Sources and method →