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ACCOMMODATION
In general, you can expect to spend less than US$15 per person in budget places and up to
US$50 for midrange. There's also a sprinkle of air-conditioned hotels meeting international
standards in Nouakchott and, to a lesser extent, Nouâdhibou and Atâr. In the desert, you'll
find numerous basic
auberges
or
campements
. They consist of a series of
tikits
(stone huts)
or
khaimas
(tents) that come equipped with mattresses on the floor.
ACTIVITIES
Camel rides and 4WD expeditions in the desert are the most popular activities. For bird-
watching, nothing can beat the Parc National du Banc d'Arguin, one of the world's greatest
birdlife-viewing venues.
BUSINESS HOURS
Mauritania is a Muslim country, and for business purposes Mauritania adheres to the
Monday to Friday working week. Friday is the main prayer day, so many businesses have
an extended lunch break on Friday afternoon. Many shops are open every day.
Government offices, post offices & banks
Usually open 8am to 4pm Monday to Thursday
and 8am to 1pm on Friday.
CUSTOMS REGULATIONS
It is illegal to bring alcohol into the country.
EMBASSIES & CONSULATES
The majority of embassies and consulates have locations in Nouakchott.
4525 2337; Rue Ahmed Ould Mohamed)
4525 1729; Rue Abdallaye)
4525 4081, 525 4078)
4525 1411; Ave du Général de Gaulle)
4525 7290; Rue de l'Ambassade du
Sénégal)
