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10 Days Tour in Mauritania

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Start and end in Nouakchott
  • Expansive sand dunes with camels walking in the distance.
  • Rock formation rising from the desert landscape.
  • Two men in traditional attire standing on rocky terrain.
  • Ancient building with a tall tower and arched entrances.
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Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Guided in English
Other languages on request: French
Group Size 2 - 30
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Nouakchott Airport to Hotel

    Nouakchott Airport to Hotel
    Start point
    Nouakchott-Nord, Mauritania (Pick-up from the airport)
    Landmarks
    Oumtounsy Airport
  3. Day 2

    Nouakchott to Atar to Chinguetti

    Nouakchott to Atar to Chinguetti
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Chinguetti, the seventh holy city of Islam
    Landmarks
    Chinguetti
    Akjoujt
    Atar
  4. Day 3

    Chinguetti

    Chinguetti
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Tour of Chinguetti libraries
    • Tour of Chinguetti quarters
    • Tour of Chinguetti oases
    Landmarks
    Minaret of Chinguetti
  5. Day 4

    Chinguetti to Tenewchert Oasis to Ouadane

    Chinguetti to Tenewchert Oasis to Ouadane
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Tenewchert oasis
    • Visit Ouadane ancient quarters
    • Visit Ouadane libraries
    Landmarks
    Tenewchert Oasis
    Ouadane
  6. Day 5

    Ouadane to Passe of Amogjar to Mont Zarga

    Ouadane to Passe of Amogjar to Mont Zarga
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Passe of Amogjar canyon
    • View rock paintings
    • Visit Fort Saganne
    Landmarks
    Passe of Amogjar
    Fort Saganne
    Mont Zarga
  7. Day 6

    Mont Zarga to Oasis Terjit to Benichab

    Mont Zarga to Oasis Terjit to Benichab
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch under the palms of Terjit), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Oasis Terjit with hot springs
    • Swim in Terjit natural pools
    • Lunch under the palms of Terjit
    • Visit Benichab fossil water site
    Landmarks
    Oasis Terjit
    Adrar Massif
    Akjoujt
    Benichab
  8. Day 7

    Iron Train Experience

    Iron Train Experience
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Ride the iron train (the longest train in the world)
  9. Day 8

    Nouadhibou

    Nouadhibou
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Mauritanian food)

    Included Activities

    • Enjoy Mauritanian food at hotel
    Landmarks
    Nouadhibou
  10. Day 9

    Cap Blanc to Nouakchott

    Cap Blanc to Nouakchott
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Cap Blanc
    Landmarks
    Cap Blanc
  11. Day 10

    Nouakchott

    Nouakchott
    End point
    Nouakchott-Nord, Mauritania (Drop-off at the airport)
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Nouakchott Zoo
    • Visit Camel Market
    • Visit Fish Market
    Landmarks
    Nouakchott Zoo
    Camel Market
    Fish Market

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    Ana

    Asked on March 26th, 2026

    Do you have more information about this tour, about the hotels and places we stay? Do you do customize tours, maybe less than 10 days? Interested by the Iron train.

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    • Tour in Mauritania mauritripOperator•Written March 2026

      Hotel is air-conditioning rooms. Clean tents some days. I will do my best to make your comfortable. I am flexible.

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    Lynda

    Asked on January 9th, 2026

    When you ride the iron ore train is it in the passenger carriage at the back or ontop of the iron ora?

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      Lynda

      Traveler•Written January 2026

      Also just wondering if transport is included to get to and from the airport

    • Tour in Mauritania mauritripOperator•Written January 2026

      Welcome yes transportation is included

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      Lynda

      Traveler•Written January 2026

      What is the situation with the train?

    • Tour in Mauritania mauritripOperator•Written January 2026

      My clients they jump every month without problems

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      Lynda

      Traveler•Written January 2026

      Are you able to sit on the iron ore without getting caught illegally

    • Tour in Mauritania mauritripOperator•Written January 2026

      To be honest, the train isn't legal. But despite that, tourists sit on the tracks. If the police catch you, they just want a small amount of money. In the worst-case scenario, they'll just ask you to get off.

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      Lynda

      Traveler•Written January 2026

      Is the train included in the tour?

    • Tour in Mauritania mauritripOperator•Written January 2026

      Yes the train is included in the tour

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