Border Mauritania-Mali
 

Hi all,

Does anyone know anything about the current security situation on the border between Mauritania and Mali passing thru Ayoun-El-Atrous? The idea is to cross there to Bamako but I'm not sure if it is already safe to cross here. One year ago it was a no-go zone but right now with the terrorists pushed further east is it doable?

Please share your thoughts.

Anyone? :)

Two weeks ago the road was open to tourists and the police claimed there are no security issues on the way> It is definitely the fastest way to cross from Mauritania to Mali, because you will have a good tarmac all the way. Quite a lot of checkpoints but no problems. Watch out for the fuel - I had a stretch of 600 km with no gasoline available so get it at every station and don't forget about jerry cans to have a 600 range.

Mali was perfectly secure when I crossed.