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.