The export of local currency is prohibited. Amex and Diners Club are the most commonly accepted. Some hotels accept MasterCard and Visa. Savings can be made by purchasing local food from the markets. French and English may also be spoken.
Winter is cold.
Parcels sent from Syria should be packed at the post office. Modest dress is recommended at all times. Wearing a wedding ring will make one appear more respectable. If rude remarks are made it is advisable to ignore them and make no eye contact. Well over half the roads are tarred.