Update on Mauritania Money
One other thing. I'm not sure how long this is going to last or what exactly is going on but plan on ATMs to not work on your international cards. They didn't work for us in Nouadhibou and now none are working here in Nouakchott either. From our hotel here and other guests only locals with bank branch cards can take out money - no Visa or Mastercard from foreign travelers are working at any bank ATM. My advice is to get what you think you need for the whole country at the border. The exchange they'll likely give for 400 to 1 euro isn't terrible. Its 420 to 1 in an exchange shop in Nouadhibou. People will change euro for you likely everywhere, but just make sure you have some, they will take US Dollars as well!
Another odd thing to note coming in. Starting on January 1st, 2018 they've changed the value of their currency, but are accepting both types til July. A 1000 ouguiya bill is now a 100, 2000 now 200, etc. You could receive both types. Just a heads up.
Last edited by Chris Scott; 7 Jan 2018 at 14:43.
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