Mauritania Going Out
Food and Drink
Things to know: Consumption of alcohol is prohibited by the Islamic faith, but alcoholic beverages may be found in hotel bars.
National specialities:
• Mechoui (whole roast lamb).
• Dates.
• Spiced fish and rice with vegetables.
• Fish balls, dried fish, dried meat and couscous.
National drinks:
• Zrig (camel’s milk) is a common drink.
• Sweet Arab tea with mint.
Tipping: 12 to 15% is normal.
Shopping
Unique to the Tagant region are neolithic arrowheads, awls and pottery, while at Boutilimit in the south is a Marabout centre (Institute of High Islamic Studies) where fine carpets of goat and camel hair are made.
Shopping hours: Sat-Thurs 0800-1200 and 1400-1900.
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