BASICS:
Shopping
Mauritania has a good range of offers for travellers looking for interesting items to shop. The main problem is that the general price level of Mauritania makes this slightly expensive. The best way of getting souvenirs at good prices, is to bring along Western goods for a trade. These products are very expensive in Mauritania and often hard for locals to get by. Such a trade will often leave both parties very satisfied. Carpets and wooden chests are good items to be had. Jewellery and cloths are other excellent items, often of very bright colours. Neolithic artefacts can also be bought, tools and arrow heads. As for what to bring, the rule is that you bring all typical Western products. You either don't get it in Mauritania, or you pay more than you would be doing back home.
