Itinerary
- Day 1
Nouakchott
You'll arrive in Nouakchott and connect with your guide for the hotel transfer. Depending on when you land, there's a chance to head to Port de Pêche at sunset to watch the fishermen unload their daily catches. The evening includes a welcome dinner and a briefing on what's ahead for the trip.
- Start point
- Nouakchott-Nord, Mauritania (Airport and Hotel)
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner of maféor grilled lamb)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Azalaï Hôtel Nouakchott or similar )
Included Activities
- Hotel transfer from airport
- Welcome dinner
Optional Activities
- Visit Port de Pêche at sunset
Landmarks Port de Pêche 
- Day 2
Nouakchott to Atar
The drive heads north into the desert toward Atar, which serves as the gateway to the Adrar region. Along the route, you'll stop at roadside oases and pass through small villages where camels roam freely. By evening you'll reach your guesthouse and get settled in for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (La Gueïla desert auberge or similar )
Included Activities
- Drive to Atar with stops at oases and villages
Landmarks Atar - Day 3
Chinguetti
You'll travel to Chinguetti, a 13th-century caravan city and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Walking through the old stone-built town, you can visit one of the ancient Qur'anic libraries and talk with local scholars who work to preserve centuries-old manuscripts. Later in the afternoon, you'll head out into the Saharan dunes and watch the sun set over the sand.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (La Gueïla desert auberge or similar )
Included Activities
- Visit Chinguetti old town
- Tour of ancient Qur'anic libraries
- Meet local scholars
- Desert dune walks
Optional Activities
- Sandboarding at sunset
- Camel ride at sunset
Landmarks Chinguetti 
- Day 4
Chinguetti to Ouadane
The journey crosses the desert to Ouadane, a remote settlement filled with crumbling stone houses and mosques from its days as a major trans-Saharan trading hub. Walking through the ruins, you'll feel the isolation and quiet of the Sahara. On the way, you'll stop at Guelb er Richat, a geological formation that's visible from space.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (Auberge Vareni Ouadane or similar )
Included Activities
- Travel to Ouadane ruins
- Walk through crumbling stone houses and mosques
- Stop at Guelb er Richat (Eye of the Sahara)
Landmarks Ouadane Guelb er Richat - Day 5
Nomadic Desert Camp
You'll spend this day with a nomadic family, helping pitch a tent, milking goats, and making tea the traditional Mauritanian way. Listen to stories that have been passed down through generations. That night you'll sleep under the stars in the open desert.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Stay with nomadic family
- Help pitch tent
- Milk goats
- Prepare traditional Mauritanian tea
- Listen to local stories
- Day 6
Terjit Oasis
Heading south, you'll reach Terjit, a lush oasis tucked into a narrow canyon. You can cool off in the natural spring, walk through the date palms, and relax in the shade. It's a good place to recover after several days spent in the desert heat.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (Auberge Oasis de Terjit or similar )
Included Activities
- Swim in natural spring
- Hike through date palms
- Relax at oasis
Landmarks Terjit Oasis - Day 7
Terjit to Nouakchott
The drive back to Nouakchott includes stops at local markets and villages along the way. Once you arrive, you'll have a seafood dinner and time to think back on your experience in the Sahara.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Seafood dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Azalaï Hôtel Nouakchott or similar )
Included Activities
- Drive back to Nouakchott with stops at local markets and villages
- Seafood dinner
- Day 8
Nouakchott
You'll head to the airport for your return flight. If there's time before departure, you can visit the National Museum or shop for souvenirs at the artisan cooperative.
- End point
- Nouakchott-Nord, Mauritania (Double Room)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Airport transfer
Optional Activities
- Visit National Museum
- Shop at artisan cooperative
Landmarks National Museum of Mauritania
