Originally Posted by javierCarrion

HI ..

It is definitely possible to get money in RIM . The only law is that you can NOT take Mauritaian Ougiyas (UAM) out of the country . -with some execptions- , and nor you can bring them in .

Someone pointed out that buying Ougiyas is a good deal , as -given the impossiblilty of taking them out of the Country - they are actually worth more as a collector's note in EU than their real value in RIM . The new series , are worth in Madrid around 30 Euros in currency colectibles shops , while their real value is less than 12.

back to getting money in RIM.


For a start , western Union works as ussual . It charges a hefty comission , but iIt works like a charm . And there are lots , -really - lots of Western Union shops in Mauritania .

and of course -if you are a foreightner - you can use a Western Union . There couldnt be a law against that ... And EVEN IF IT WERE THAT LAW (which is not ) YOU CAN OBVIOUSLY ASK SOME MAURITANIAN TO GET THE CASH FOR YOU.


Also , there was a Cashpoint in Nouachott . It was working perfectly. Near the market.

All major hotels will give you a Cash advance on your Visa card for the 10% !!! of the ammount . Its a lot , but sometimes that can be usefull . In Nouadibou head for "Cansado" . There is a hotel and a club .. and there you can get fresh notes with your Visa Card.

Also , the brothels in the harbourside -Nouadibou - will give you cash on your Card . They seem legit.

That fantastic pizza shop in Nouachott , also gives you cashback if you pay with Credit Cards.

and so on . No need to worry at all about cash in RIM.

Chad is way way way worse - believe me- in this aspect. No way to get cash from the outside world

Javier