Arrival in Nouakchott, Arrive in Nouakchott and transfer to your hotel.
Tour 8 days
Highlights
- Nouakchott: Camel Market, Port de Pêche, Great Mosque
- Azoueiga Dunes: Sahara sunset & camping under the stars
- Chinguetti (UNESCO): Old town, manuscript libraries, Friday Mosque
- Ouadane (UNESCO) + Eye of the Sahara (Richat Structure)
- Prehistoric rock art at Amogjar
- Mheirith Oasis lunch under palm trees
- Terjit Oasis: natural pools & palm canyon
- Iron Ore Train: overnight desert crossing
- Nouadhibou: cap blanc
Itinerary
Visit the Camel Market, the lively Port de Pêche, and the Great Mosque of
Nouakchott.
Overnight: Hotel (Nouakchott)
After breakfast, visit the National Museum. In the afternoon, drive
(approx. 4 hours) to the Azoueiga sand dunes. Set up camp and enjoy a
spectacular Sahara sunset.
Overnight: Desert camping
Off-road journey to Chinguetti, one of Mauritania’s historic holy cities.
Visit the ancient manuscript libraries and the iconic Friday Mosque.
Sunset over the dunes.
Overnight: Auberge (Chinguetti)
Chinguetti → Ouadane (UNESCO) & Eye ofthe Sahara
Travel through desert landscapes toward Ouadane, stopping in
Tanouchert for tea with locals. Explore Ouadane’s historic streets and
admire the Richat Structure (Eye of the Sahara).
Overnight: Hotel (Ouadane)
Drive toward Terjit with stops at Amogja for prehistoric rock engravings
and Mheirith Oasis for lunch beneath the palms. Arrive in Terjit, a
beautiful oasis with natural pools and shade.
Overnight:(tent) Terjit
Depart for Choum via Atar to purchase supplies if needed. Board the
Mauritania Iron Ore Train for a legendary overnight journey across the
desert (open-top wagons). Warm layers, scarf, and dust protection are
recommended.
Overnight: On the Iron Ore Train
Arrive in Nouadhibou and transfer to your hotel to rest and refresh. Free time to enjoy the coastal atmosphere.
Visit cap blanc
Overnight: Hotel (Nouadhibou)
Early departure back to Nouakchott. On arrival, visit Zein Art Gallery
for local crafts and souvenirs.
Transfer to the airport for departure.