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Western Sahara and Mauritania

11 days
From Laayoune to Nouakchott
4.4
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 6 - 12
Ages 18+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Laayoune

    Landmarks
    Laayoune
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Tarfaya - Khnifiss National Park - Laayoune

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Antoine de Saint-Exupéry Museum
    • Walk along Tarfaya beach
    • Explore Khnifiss National Park
    Landmarks
    Tarfaya
    Casamar Fort
    Khnifiss National Park
  3. Day 3

    Laayoune to Dakhla

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Dakhla
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Dakhla

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Half-day boat trip across Dakhla Bay to Dragon Island and White Dune
    Landmarks
    Dakhla Bay
    Dragon Island
    White Dune
    Porto Rico Beach
  5. Day 5

    Dakhla to Nouadhibou, Mauritania

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Cansado historic Spanish District
    • Explore open-air market
    • Visit Cap Blanc monk seal colony
    • Sunset drive past ship graveyard and iron ore train rail line

    Optional Activities

    • Fresh seafood dinner at a nearby restaurant
    Landmarks
    Guerguerat Border
    Nouadhibou
    Cansado
    Cap Blanc
  6. Day 6

    Nouadhibou to Ben Amira (Desert Camp)

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic in the desert), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Photography stops of desert landscapes and Iron Ore Train
    • Explore Ben Amira
    • Visit Ben Aisha with ancient rock inscriptions and sculptures (if time permits)
    Landmarks
    Ben Amira
    Ben Aisha
  7. Day 7

    Chinguetti

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Traditional meal with local music and dance performances in the desert)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Choum Tunnel and train station
    • Visit Atar Divorced Women Market
    • Explore Chinguetti Mosque
    • Tour ancient manuscript library and meet the librarian
    • Sunset experience over the dunes
    • Traditional dinner with local music and dance performances
    Landmarks
    Choum Tunnel
    Choum
    Atar Divorced Women Market
    Chinguetti
    Chinguetti Mosque
  8. Day 8

    Tenewchert Oasis - Ouadane - Richat Structure

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Tenewchert Oasis local school
    • Explore Ouadane ancient caravan town
    • Sunset at Africa Eye (Richat Structure)

    Optional Activities

    • Bring small gifts (school supplies, clothes, sweets) for school children
    Landmarks
    Tenewchert Oasis
    Ouadane
    Richat Structure
  9. Day 9

    M'Heirth - Terjit Oasis (Desert Camp)

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Traditional Mauritanian dinner under the stars)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Ouadane old town
    • Visit M'Heirth village
    • Participate in Mauritanian tea ceremony
    • Explore Terjit Oasis
    • Bathe in natural hot springs at Terjit
    Landmarks
    M'Heirth
    Terjit Oasis
  10. Day 10

    Terjit Oasis to Nouakchott

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Visit fishermen's port
    • Explore National Museum
    • Visit Saudi Mosque

    Optional Activities

    • Stroll through vibrant markets
    • Visit Africa's second-largest camel market
    • Farewell dinner at a beachside restaurant
    Landmarks
    Nouakchott
    Nouakchott Fishermen's Port
    National Museum
    Saudi Mosque
  11. Day 11

    Nouakchott

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Nouakchott Airport

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    I'm wondering if the tour includes a ride on the iron ore train?

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      No, no ride on the train.

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Tour ID: 303358

  • Currencies
    MRO
    Ouguiya
    Mauritania
    د.م.
    Moroccan Dirham
    Western Sahara
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.

    Type C
    Mauritania and Western Sahara
    Type E
    Mauritania and Western Sahara
    Type F
    Mauritania and Western Sahara
  • 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.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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Who is travelling?

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