Mauritanians are voting for the first time since the country gained independence from France in 1960.
The 62-year-old is standing down after serving the maximum two five-year elected terms.
However the status quo is likely to prevail when a new leader is elected.
Abdel Aziz has expressed his support for Mohamed Ould Ghazouani, who is a former general and defense minister.
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Libya says 17 migrants perish at sea, nine missing feared dead
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Israel begins intercepting Gaza aid ships far from shores, army radio says
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