Is medical marijuana legal in Mauritania?

No.

Medical marijuana is illegal in Mauritania. Updated October 2026.

Tourists

Tourists are not exempt. Medical Cannabis is illegal in Mauritania; bringing it in, buying it, or using it can trigger the same penalties.

Medical cannabis in Mauritania: Illegal.

The recorded ruling

No — medical marijuana is illegal in Mauritania. This page is a structured ruling drawn only from recorded facts — status, limits, age, penalties, and dated sources — not legal advice.

Medical cannabis in Mauritania: Illegal.

Tourists are not exempt. Medical Cannabis is illegal in Mauritania; bringing it in, buying it, or using it can trigger the same penalties.

Laws move. The last verified date on this ruling is 2026-10-19. Always read the linked source and local statute before acting.

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Frequently asked

Is medical marijuana legal in Mauritania?+

No — medical marijuana is illegal in Mauritania.

Is medical marijuana illegal everywhere in Mauritania?+

The recorded status for Mauritania as a whole is illegal. Local bylaws can still add conditions.

Can tourists use medical marijuana in Mauritania?+

Tourists are not exempt. Medical Cannabis is illegal in Mauritania; bringing it in, buying it, or using it can trigger the same penalties.

When was this Mauritania medical marijuana ruling last verified?+

Last verified 2026-10-19.

Can you fly with medical marijuana into Mauritania?+

No. medical marijuana is illegal in Mauritania; bringing it across a border is not recorded as legal.

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