- The world's longest beach

- Production of camel hair carpets

Mauritania is located in a tropical dry climate zone. The exception is the southern part of the country - where the air mass reaches the Gulf of Guinea.

Annual rainfall is:

25 mm (north), 160 mm (coast) and 400 mm (south).

The rainy season covers the period from July to October.

Average temperature:

in January, 21.5 ° C

in September (the warmest month) 29.6 ° C

Tourists usually come in winter, when temperatures are still tolerable.

We advise against travel in the autumn (September and October), due to high rainfall

Country Moors and live mainly Haratyni. Other ethnic groups are primarily Wolof people, Soninke and Halpularze. They are very friendly and open, as long as we respect the culture and customs of Islam. Please observe moral norms in force in Muslim countries, and especially to refrain from eating, drinking and smoking in public places during Ramadan, the Muslim month of fasting (in 2009. - From about. 15 August to about. 15 September). Generally, however, it's advisable to travel - both tourist and business - in this period. Women should avoid excessively loose clothing, especially outside the capital.

The dominant religion is Islam (99.84%), Catholicism professes 0.14% of the population, and Protestantism - 0.02%

Do not pat children on their heads, this is a big insult!

Should not be refused, if you propose to us the voltage of tea, or invite to your home.

pulaar, Soninke, Wolof, hassaniya

In most places hard to find even one person speaks English, it is possible only in hotels, etc.

51.2%

It is difficult to communicate in confer any language other than Arabic, and French

Polish citizens going to Mauritania are covered by the visa requirement (nearest diplomatic Maure Tanski located in Moscow, Berlin and Paris). It is possible to obtain a visa at the Embassy of Mauritania in Rabat, the country's. Granting the conditional m.in. possession of an air ticket, but is often simply the address of the hotel in Mauritania. In principle there is no practice of issuing visas at the border. Tourist visas are valid for 30 days (extendable on site). You can apply for a multiple-entry visa (if you are planning a trip to Senegal and Mali). Land border may be crossed from the Western Sahara, it was opened in 2002

Honorary Consulate in Nouakchott

Honorary Consul, El Khalil Ould Oumar (jęz.: Arabic, French, Spanish, English)

Ilot V, n ˚ 33 Sud

BP. 6579, Nouakchott, Mauritanie

Tel: (00-222) 524-11-09, 524-11-10

Fax: (00-222) 529-20-60

In Poland there is no Embassy of Mauritania. The closest - in Berlin.

Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania

Kommandanten Str. 80, 10117 Berlin

tel. (0-0 49 30) 206 58 63

Fax: (0-0 49 30) 206 750 1974

E-mail: ambarim.berlin [at] gmx.de

None of the Polish Embassy in Mauritania

There is no obligation meldunkowego.

Exports of money is limited to the amount declared on entry.

Mauritania as a Muslim country does not allow the importation of pork and alcohol.

Medical centers are paid. The fee for a standard medical appointment does not exceed EUR 20. Only the city of Nouakchott and Nuadibu hospitals have a decent standard.

It is recommended to take out insurance against accidents

Ambulance: 118

Despite official statements about the absence of epidemiological risk in Mauritania is ameboza, as well as outbreaks of cholera and leprosy. In the south, near the border with Senegal is also malaria. You may experience an outbreak of rabies, even in cities.

Rainy season (beginning July / August) increases risk of disease. Please pay particular attention to hygiene and drink only boiled water (or mineral), fruit and vegetables and peel carefully cleaned before consumption.

Land at risk of terrorist attacks (in 2007 killed four French tourists), so it is recommended that tourists travel in groups and only in areas patrolowanych by the military or the police.

There is no incentive to travel to neighboring Algeria, the north-east of the country (draining attacks, the presumed presence of terrorist groups).

Bridging the route by car from Western Sahara to Mauritania is strongly discouraged. However, if we are in this area not under any circumstances be downhill from the main road! The whole area is mined and burned car wrecks wpiują permanently in the landscape of this area. It happens that the route is marked with piles of stones - in theory this means that it has been tested and declared safe

Mauritania faces the ethnic conflicts between the minority and the black-Moors (the parent population of Arab-Berber origin).

Women should not travel alone, especially by hitchhiking.

NEMA Timbedgha, Kiff

In Mauritania, there are 24 airports, including 8 of the paved surface.

Main Airport:

Nouakchott International Airport (IATA: NKC GQNN ICAO), located 5 km west of the town. Within the airport there are many shops and restaurants.

Nouadhibou (NDB) - located 4 km from the city.

havens airlines include Air Mauritanie (MR).

Paris and Brussels is the only city (outside Africa), which can be reached by plane to the airport in Nouakchott

There are no rail links between Mauritania and neighboring countries

From Morocco: currently there are no bus routes, although the CTM (the main carrier in Morocco) plans to start traveling from Dakhla to Nouakchott

The best way to access to Mauritania is a overland journey by Senegal. Travel time from Dakar to Nouakchott is ok. 8 hours.

Senegal River must be crossed by ferry (Rosso).

Drivers planning to reach Mauritania on the north side should contact the nearest diplomatic mission to assess the political situation in Western Sahara. The border with Algeria is currently closed.

Vehicle insurance is required and an international driving license. Access to many areas can only be off-road vehicle

A cheap way to travel to Mauritania is a voyage to Spain

Mauritanie Air Lines offers flights from Nouakchott to Nouadhibou

The only railway line runs along the border with Western Sahara is one of the main tourist attractions. The only train runs on this line is considered the world's longest

The stations are in cities, but the coaches not count - they drive infrequently, there are always crowded. White tourists are often an additional charge for baggage

international driving license.

Wato consider renting 4WD and driver, trying to reach the more remote parts of the country. Standard Toyota Hilux usually free within the limits of UM 21.000 per night (price does not include fuel charges).

Major roads are in good condition.

Drivers must adjust to the countless police checks, literally every few kilometers, and attempts to extort bribes - in this case, keep calm and try to calmly explain your reasons.

There is desirable driving on the route of Western Sahara - Mauritania (more inf. in the section on safety)

During a stop on the route out of town should not be sliding down the asphalt, it threatens to collapse the car in the sand

Minibus transport is the key in Mauritania. They are typically larger cars, filled with passengers sitting up on piles of luggage

Internet access in Nouadhibou, Atar and Nouakchott. Time of connection costs 200 MRO

Moving around by car at night is especially dangerous because of the weird vehicle condition and lack of street lighting in cities.

It might be that during the many hours of travel by bus driver stops and the passengers will come out and begin to pray. Then you must show patience because awanturowanie only make matters worse;)

A Mauritanian Ouguiya (MRO) = 5 khoume

Preferably in cash, the most universal currency is the euro.

Credit cards are not popular only in large cities.

Very few ATMs.

1 liter of milk - PLN 3.

1kg orange - ok. 4zł.

1kg of rice - 1.5 zł.

1kg of potatoes - 3,5 zł.

liter juice (carton) - 400 MRO

Cola - 60 MRO

package of cookies - 60 MRO

omelet with coffee - 250 MRO

In larger cities you can find a relatively well-stocked supermarkets.

Other shops are generally poorly equipped.

In the cities there are usually many bazaars.

While shopping in Mauritania visit Tagant region, which is famous for selling ceramics and Boutilimit, known for its magnificent carpets of camel and goat hair

- Metal pipe with the beautiful, handmade ornaments

- Bubu - a traditional male robe

- Colored materials

- The baobab fruit, ie. "Monkey bread"

Shops are open between 8 and 12 and from 1914 to 1919 pm, from Saturday to Thursday.

Mauritania ugijja is the currency of a non-replaceable. The exchange rate is actually the single currency at banks, hotels and exchange offices operating legally, which is sometimes more advantageous

In the country there are very few hotels in the capital are only two of a suitable standard.

The main form of accommodation in Mauritania. Usually offer several permanent tents and rooms.

Some of the camps:

Bab Sahara, Abba, Auberge Vasque, Vasque

Opening hours are held by Europeans youth.

It should make friends with a local family and spend the night with them for free or for very little money.

Prices start at about. 15 zł per person per night

Camps: ok. 1500 ou of bed in the large tent.

Due to the small number of hotels the best place to book well in advance.

The combination of a typical Arabic cuisine and cuisine of Black Africa. Dishes are very monotonous, usually consists of meat goats, or much more expensive - camel.

On the coast of the reign of fish and seafood. At every step you can taste the couscous, usually served with a spicy sauce. It is also a popular rice and dates, added to most meals

Camel meat sauce mafe.

Meszui - toasted over a fire outbreak piece of meat goat or lamb

Tea - said to be very tasty

In a country spaces drinking (alcoholic beverages are only available in some restaurants and hotels).

In Nouakchott is a large selection of restaurants, prices range from 1000 - 2500 UM. Most of them offer very similar menus - simple pizzas, burgers, sandwiches and salads.

Watch out for meat and eggs - to better ascertain the circumstances in which were stored

Nouadhibou - fishing town situated on a peninsula near the border of the Sahara Zachodnią.Dochodzi to him the only railroad in the country.

Aoudaghost - an archeological site in the south - east of the country's

Kumbi Saleh - archaeological, legendary capital of medieval country Ghana

National Park Banc d'Arguin

Arguin Island - an archeological

Ouadane - historic town founded in 1147r. Inscribed on the UNESCO list,

Szinkit, Tichit and Oualata - historic cities inscribed on the UNESCO list

Former Ksar of Ouadane

Szinkit:

Numbering hundreds of years, houses of stone and clay, mosque, library

Tichit:

Traditional rural buildings

Oualata:

The traditional buildings, once a meeting place for the pilgrims to Mecca in order

The National Museum in Nouakchott

Franco-Mauritanian Cultural Center in Nouakchott

National Park Banc d'Arguin - park on the coast of Mauritania, situated between

Nouakchott and Nouadhibou, UNESCO

World Heritage Sites

Arguin - an island in the Atlantic Ocean as part of National Park, around which are difficult to brzebycia coral reefs

Introduction to the mosques for tourists is prohibited.

Avoid ostentatious shooting in public places - the reactions of local populations can be very aggressive.

1 January - New Year

May 1 - Labour Day

November 28 - Independence Day

February 26 - the feast of the birth of Prophet Muhammad

August 22 - September 19 - Ramadan

1920-1921 September - End of Ramadan

September 27 - World Tourism Day

November 28 - Feast of Sacrifice

December 18 - Feast of Hegira ie, the first day of the New Year according to the Muslim calendar.

July and August - the feast Guenta, festival, during which people gather in the desert oasis of Adrar. This is mainly an opportunity to spend time with his family, is also a lot of beautiful traditional weddings, concerts and sorcerers.

The French Embassy is located in one of the two clubs throughout Mauritania. (The second is an elite VIP club only for foreigners).

Almost everywhere spaces drinking alcohol, only a few bars in the capital offering alcoholic beverages.

Clothing against mosquitoes, a set of necessary medication (very poor medical service), hat, scarf obscuring his face from the sand, cream with a strong filter.

To stay in Mauritania obtain the cash and travelers checks.