The import or export of local currency is illegal. Credit cards are accepted except for a at a very few major hotels in Nouakchott. Travellers cheques can be exchanged at banks and are best taken in US Dollars and French Francs. There is a small departure tax charged for each domestic flight. It is a slow and pretty uncomfortable ride.
Road condition are very poor and travel is slow, overcrowded and uncomfortable.
There are plenty of taxis around towns but these are expensive. There are some car hire firms in the main cities. All rights reserved .