Trying to plan ahead so any know if card payments are common at hostels in Mauritania or cash is king?
In Mauritania, don’t rely on card payments in hostels or local guesthouses. When I stayed at Hotel Nouakchott, cash was the only option. Make sure to visit reliable ATMs like those at Banque Populaire to withdraw money before checking in. Be ready with enough cash to avoid any surprises.
Most budget lodgings in Mauritania require cash payments. I used cash at Hostels around Nouakchott and didn’t see anyone paying by card. Banques like Banque Nationale de Mauritanie have ATMs, but they might not accept all cards. Prepare with local currency or Euros.
Cards aren’t the norm at hostels in Mauritania. I stayed in a guesthouse near Nouakchott and had to pay in cash. ATM access is limited, even in cities. If you plan to stay at places like Hostel Azefoune, bring adequate cash in local currency or Euros and have backup payment options.
In Mauritania, hostels like the Azalaï Hotel in Nouakchott mostly take cash payments. The card infrastructure is weak, so don’t count on paying for lodging or small expenses by card. Carry enough Mauritanian ouguiya or Euros to cover your stay and incidentals. ATMs at Banque Mauritanienne pour le Commerce Intl work with Visa or Mastercard but hostels rarely do.