Work Week Businesses operate from Saturday to Thursday, except for banks, which operate from Sunday to Thursday. Language Arabic is the official language, but French is the business language. Product literature in French is required. There are few international-standard hotels in Nouakchott and Nouadhibou. There are five overpopulated government hospitals and about twenty private clinics in Nouakchott and Nouadhibou.
Some clinics provide satisfactory health services.
The Telephone numbers of the hospitals and private clinics are available in the country telephone directory. Temporary entry of goods Personal effects in a visitor's luggage or hand-carried including professional equipment may be temporarily imported into Mauritania free of duty and tax. Business travelers to Mauritania seeking appointments with U.S. Embassy Nouakchott Officials should contact the Commercial Section in advance. All rights under foreign copyright laws are reserved. All portions of this publication are protected against any type or form of reproduction, communications to the public and the preparation of adaptations, arrangement and alterations outside the United States.