Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Sierra Leone (Leone; Le)
Daily Costs
Budget: less than US$40
» If you're staying in the most basic accommodation, eating only local food and getting around on local transport, count
on spending a minimum of US$20 per day, although US$25 to US$35 is more manageable.
Midrange: US$40-$80
» Those looking for more comfort and preferring to eat in reasonable restaurants could get by on US$40, but US$70 is a
more reasonable budget.
Top End: more than US$80
» At the upper end, the sky's the limit. Top-end hotels start at around US$80 and car rental averages at least US$100 per
day and sometimes more, plus petrol.
Opening Hours
The following are a guide only with great variation across the region.
Banks 8am-noon or 1pm Monday to Thursday and Saturday (Muslim countries) or 9am-3pm Monday to Friday and
9am-noon Saturday elsewhere
Restaurants noon-3pm and 6.30-11pm
Shops 8am-noon and 3-5pm Monday to Friday, 8am-noon Saturday or 9am-5pm or 6pm Monday to Saturday; in
Muslim areas, markets are quiet on Friday, and busier on Sunday
Arriving in West Africa
Murtala Mohammed International Airport (Lagos; Click here ) No public transport from international terminal; li-
censed airport taxis (N4000) can be booked from arrivals hall; get local to meet you.
Mohammed V International Airport (Casablanca; Click here ) Trains run 6am to midnight (Dh35, 35 minutes) to
Casa Voyageurs; taxi to/from city centre (Dh250; 30 to 60 minutes)
Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport (Dakar; Click here ) No public transport; taxis outside arrivals hall cost
CFA4000 to city centre.
Getting Around
Air Major capitals are reasonably well connected by flights within West Africa; other smaller capitals may require in-
convenient connections. Royal Air Maroc connects most major cities with Casablanca.
Bus & Bush Taxi Often the only option in rural areas, bush taxis in varying stages of disrepair leave when full; buses
connect major cities with those of neighbouring countries.
Search WWH ::




Custom Search