Mauritanian visas

[Belle]

Afternoon everybody,

Has anybody ridden/driven through Mauritania recently ( either direction) between Western Sahara to Senegal? Are transit visas being issued, and if so, where did you get yours, and how much did it cost please? Can we get one en route? The reason for asking is because according to the French Embassy in London, the only transit visa now available is for air passengers who don't leave the airport, have a confirmed hotel reservation, and is valid for 24 hours only. According to their website, you can now only get a tourist visa ( single entry) for £132.00, and then only if you produce a whole load of odd paperwork including a letter from employers, three recent wages slips, proof of retirement funds, and marriage certs. All we want to do is ride through the place; suerly there must be a transit option? :confused1:

Thanks

Belle