Mauri Visa at Malian border in Nioro, NOMORE?
 

Apparently, some Germans and French were turned back at the Malian/Mauritanian border past Nioro (south to north). All returned to Bamako (done 600km in vain) to get a proper Visa (24hrs). The Visa is not being issued anymore at the border. Maybe someone can confirm...

Manfred, in Bamako

I can't confirm that, but things are a little more relaxed when coming north, or at least they were this time last year I did the Kayes to Kiffa piste, via the border at Kankossa.

Kankossa, Kiffa and Nouakchott wouldn't give me a visa so I ended up getting stamped in and out of the country at the Western Sahara border. They stamped me out on the basis of me turning up at 8am on a cold windy morning and they glanced at my previous Mori visa, stamped me out and wished me a safe journey. All quite surreal and quite funny. They seem more concerned with your car insurance at police checkpoints - and just hand a photocopy of your passport over if ever asked.

Mauri
 

Are we talking here recent issues like todays or last years rubbish. Maybe we all know why ur a Veteran Hubber now. Sry harsh words. Manfred

That's it Manfred, fostering the community spirit that helps us all. You may find a busy post gets you more information, or you may find nobody likes to help a grumpy poster. Who knows. Lets hope you get through safely anyway....

You can pretty much always get a visa in Nouakchott if you go to the right agency or know the right people - in case you really get stuck.