At peak times, some top-end hotels were getting standard rates exceeding $1,000, he said.
Instead, cool off in the pools of the top-end hotels.
Credit cards are accepted only at top-end hotels in Nouakchott.
Make accommodation arrangements early as many places (especially top-end hotels) are booked out months in advance.
As everywhere, avoid the exchange desks at top-end hotels, which offer poor rates.
Prices for top-end hotels start at R10,000 and go all the way up.
Mr. Sinek said he did not need all the luxury of a top-end hotel.
Large businesses, most midrange and all top-end hotels will accept credit cards.
Many top-end hotels publish rates in US dollars with a lower exchange rate than the daily one.
Some top-end hotels will change money only for their guests.
