Mauritania hotel opening brings Sheraton Nouakchott

Marriott International has announced its entry into Mauritania with Sheraton Nouakchott. The hotel will open in 2026 as the first international branded property in the country.

The 192-room hotel sits in Nouakchott, the capital city between the Sahara Desert and Atlantic Ocean. Its location offers access to Marché Capitale and the National Museum of Mauritania. Guests can reach nearby beaches, the fishing port, and desert excursions.

Sheraton Nouakchott features two Presidential Suites among its guest rooms. All rooms include the Sheraton Sleep Experience and modern technology. The Sheraton Club provides elite members with all-day dining and private spaces.

Two restaurants serve guests throughout their stay. Feast offers all-day local and international cuisine. Bene specialises in Italian dishes. A Lobby Bar and Pool Bar provide additional dining options.

The hotel includes an outdoor pool in the city centre. A fitness centre features hammam and sauna facilities. Guests access a tennis court and spa with three treatment rooms.

Meeting and Event Facilities

Business facilities include a 2,600-square-metre Grand Ballroom. Four additional meeting rooms serve corporate events. A Sheraton Community Table supports informal work sessions.

The design draws inspiration from the Trans-Saharan trade route. The Feast restaurant ceiling mirrors the Richat Structure, known as the Eye of Africa. Earthy tones reflect the Adrar Mountains throughout the property.

Patterns from historic cities Chinguetti and Oualata appear in guest rooms. The Bene restaurant features similar traditional motifs. Meeting spaces copy Tichitt’s stone architecture from this former caravan hub.

Investment Opportunity

The property targets business travellers, events, and leisure guests. It positions Nouakchott as a gateway to Mauritania’s dunes, oases, and coastlines. The hotel addresses limited branded accommodation in the market.

This opening supports Marriott’s African expansion strategy. The move taps into West Africa’s growing business and tourism sectors. Stable hospitality assets offer returns amid regional urban development.

For investors, the project signals opportunity in underserved markets. Low branded hotel supply creates potential for strong performance. Regional trade growth and tourism development support long-term returns. Marriott’s operational expertise adds investment security to the Mauritanian market.

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