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Discover Mauritania in 5 Days

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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
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 8
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Nouakchott

    Nouakchott
    Start point
    Nouakchott-Nord, Mauritania (Airport and Hotel)
    Meals
    Dinner (Traditional Mauritanian dishes such as grilled lamb or thieboudienne (fish and rice) at a local restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (FASQ Hôtel Nouakchott or similar )

    Included Activities

    • Guided city tour of Nouakchott
    • Visit National Museum
    • Stroll through local craft market
    • Visit Port de Pêche fishing harbor at sunset
    Landmarks
    National Museum
    Port de Pêche
  3. Day 2

    Nouakchott to Chinguetti

    Nouakchott to Chinguetti
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch stop in Atar), Dinner
    Accommodation
    (Auberge La Gueïla in Chinguetti or similar )

    Included Activities

    • 4x4 desert drive with scenic/photo stops through Adrar Plateau
    • Explore stone mosque in Chinguetti
    • Visit ancient Qur'anic libraries in Chinguetti
    • Guided exploration of Chinguetti's sand-filled streets
    Landmarks
    Chinguetti
    Adrar Plateau
    Atar
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  4. Day 3

    Chinguetti

    Chinguetti
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch in the shade of an acacia tree or dune ridge), Dinner
    Accommodation
    (Auberge La Gueïla in Chinguetti or similar )

    Included Activities

    • Camel trek into dunes (2-3 hours) with local nomads
    • Learn to tie a turban
    • Traditional camel saddle riding experience
    • Desert storytelling with local nomads
    • Picnic lunch in the dunes
    • Evening tea at auberge
    • Stargazing session
    • Local storytelling around the fire
    Landmarks
    Chinguetti Dunes
  5. Day 4

    Terjit Oasis

    Terjit Oasis
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Fresh meal prepared in the canyon)
    Accommodation
    Camping (Auberge de l’Oasis or similar )

    Included Activities

    • Scenic drive through mountain scenery to Terjit Oasis
    • Swimming in oasis bathing pools
    • Hiking near Terjit Oasis
    • Relaxation at the oasis
    Landmarks
    Terjit Oasis
  6. Day 5

    Terjit to Nouakchott

    Terjit to Nouakchott
    End point
    Nouakchott-Nord, Mauritania (Hotel and Airport)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Last-minute shopping in Nouakchott
    • Photography in Nouakchott

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