Mauritania
Travel Factsheet •
MRU
Currency
Arabic
Language
+222
Calling Code
R
Drives On
Emergency Numbers
Police: 17
Ambulance: 15
Entry Requirements
Visa:
Visa required for most nationalities; obtainable on arrival.
Passport:
6 months validity
Money & Costs
Cards:
Cash essential
ATMs:
Medium
Daily Budget:
$80
Tipping:
10-15% in restaurants.
Health & Safety
Doctors:
Rare
Pharmacy:
Limited hours
Essential Phrases
Hello
سلام
Goodbye
مع السلامة
Please
من فضلك
Thank you
شكراً
Sorry
عذراً
Things to Avoid
Ignoring local customsNot carrying cashAssuming english is widely spoken
Don't discuss: PoliticsDon't discuss: Religion