Mauritanian Visa
We collected our visas in Casablanca 2 days ago. We arrived at the consulate at 8.30am and waited, along with other overlanders and Moroccans for something to happen. We'd heard that if you file your application before 9 you can collect the same day.
This was impossible since the application forms were only handed out at 9.30. Once you have filled in the form you join the huddled mass pleading with the guard to convince him that you arrived first. One by one you are allowed to go up the steps to the embassy window where you hand over 200 dirham and are given a ticket with your photo. We were told to return the following day, which we did and the visas were ready.
Incidentally, we asked for 45 day, multi-entry starting on Oct 1st (we like to keep our options open) and received 30 day, single entry starting on day of issue. Either way, it will do for now.
I think Ramadan is probably behind the late opening and 24 hour wait, but we're not in a rush so these things don't bother us.
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