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

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

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10 Days Tour in Mauritania

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Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English: Other languages on request: French
Group Size 2 - 30
Ages 15+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Nouakchott Airport to Hotel
Start point
Nouakchott-Nord, Mauritania (Pick-up from the airport)
Landmarks
Oumtounsy Airport
Day 2
Nouakchott to Atar to Chinguetti
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Chinguetti, the seventh holy city of Islam
Landmarks
Chinguetti
Akjoujt
Atar
Day 3
Chinguetti
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Tour of Chinguetti libraries
- Tour of Chinguetti quarters
- Tour of Chinguetti oases
Landmarks
Minaret of Chinguetti
Day 4
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
Day 5
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
Day 6
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
Day 7
Iron Train Experience
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Ride the iron train (the longest train in the world)
Day 8
Nouadhibou
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Mauritanian food)
Included Activities
- Enjoy Mauritanian food at hotel
Landmarks
Nouadhibou
Day 9
Cap Blanc to Nouakchott
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Cap Blanc
Landmarks
Cap Blanc
Day 10
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

Landmarks
Oumtounsy Airport

Landmarks
Chinguetti
Akjoujt
Atar

Landmarks
Minaret of Chinguetti

Landmarks
Tenewchert Oasis
Ouadane

Landmarks
Passe of Amogjar
Fort Saganne
Mont Zarga

Landmarks
Oasis Terjit
Adrar Massif
Akjoujt
Benichab

Landmarks
Nouadhibou

Landmarks
Cap Blanc

Landmarks
Nouakchott Zoo
Camel Market
Fish Market

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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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- L
  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
- L
  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
- L
  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.
- L
  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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Tour ID: 243550

Currency
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Ouguiya
Mauritania
Plugs & Adapters
As a traveler from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.
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Mauritania
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Mauritania
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Mauritania
Vaccines
- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Typhoid - Recommended for Mauritania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Mauritania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Cholera - Recommended for Mauritania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Tuberculosis - Recommended for Mauritania. Ideally 3 months before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Mauritania. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Rabies - Recommended for Mauritania. Ideally 1 month before travel.
- Yellow fever - Recommended for Mauritania. Ideally 10 days before travel.
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10 Days Tour in Mauritania

Itinerary

Nouakchott Airport to Hotel

Nouakchott to Atar to Chinguetti

Included Activities

Chinguetti

Included Activities

Chinguetti to Tenewchert Oasis to Ouadane

Included Activities

Ouadane to Passe of Amogjar to Mont Zarga

Included Activities

Mont Zarga to Oasis Terjit to Benichab

Included Activities

Iron Train Experience

Included Activities

Nouadhibou

Included Activities

Cap Blanc to Nouakchott

Included Activities

Nouakchott

Included Activities

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