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Here you will find important tips and useful information for Mauritania.
in euro (EUR)
Change cash in local currency
Local currency / ISO Code
Ouguiya MRO
Import local currency
prohibited
Import foreign currency
unlimited; must be declared
Export local currency
prohibited
Export foreign currency
limited to amounts imported and declared (minus exchange)
Credit cards are rarely accepted. For more detailed information, please contact the credit card issuer.
Upon departure, bank receipts must be shown for all exchange transactions.
Euros are preferred when using foreign currency to exchange for local currency (especially outside the cities).
The declaration form must be kept until final departure.
Severe penalties for violations of currency laws.
Keep exchange and transaction receipts.
Reconversion of Ouguiyas difficult.
- 1 h / - 2 h during our summer time
Official language
French and Arabic
Nouakchott
00 041 (disregard '0' preceding Swiss area codes)
220 volt
Passport still valid 3 months or more with visa and return or onward travel ticket.
Banks
8.00 - 16.00 h (Mon - Thu)
Stores
8.00 - 12.00 h and 14.30 - 19.00 h (Sat - Thu)
Security
Travel to this country is not advised due to internal conflicts.
Travel to this country is not advised due to internal conflicts.
Nouakchott, Ilot C Lot 454
Tel. +222 45 24 28 66
Do not drink tap water.
Mosquito protection advised.
Risk of malaria in certain areas.
Vaccination against yellow fever mandatory.
Vaccination against diphtheria, tetanus, hepatitis A, polio and measles recommended.
Travel is the secure prepaid card for use away from home – without any annual fees. In the event of loss, the card including the balance will be replaced worldwide.
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