Sandy horizons of Mauritania

7
days
16.09.2026
1 950 USD
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Eye of the Sahara
The real Sahara
Let is see Chinguetti
Zein Art gallery
We visit Shingetti
Tour program: Wave

We will start our journey from Nouakchott and head to the oasis of Terjit, a magical place in the middle of the desert.

We will relax by the natural springs and enjoy the tranquility of the oasis.

Lunch in Terjit, followed by a walk to the oasis itself.

We continue our journey to the ancient city of Shinghetti, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, famous for its libraries and architecture.


Start the day with breakfast at your guesthouse in Chinguetti.

Embark on a journey along an ancient trans-Saharan trade route leading to Ouadane, another UNESCO site steeped in nomadic heritage.

Pass through the Tenochert Oasis, glimpse nomadic camps, and pause for a scenic lunch en route.

Explore the stunning Richat Structure, famously known as the Eye of the Sahara.

Return to Ouadane for a city tour, including the legendary "Street of 40 Scholars," before enjoying dinner and resting at the guesthouse.

After breakfast, set out toward Amogjar, stopping at the iconic Amogjar Pass to view prehistoric rock art dating back 6,000 years and striking lava formations.

Enjoy lunch in Atar at a local eatery.

Then continue to Zoueratt, home of the legendary iron ore train.

Have breakfast and tour Zoueratt before preparing for your unique train journey.

After lunch, board the iron ore train for a 5-hour ride to Choum.

From Choum, drive for about 2 hours to Atar.


After breakfast, head back to the capital, Nouakchott.

We will visit the vibrant fish market and the lively camel market for a taste of local life.

Take a cultural stop at the National Museum of Mauritania.

Enjoy lunch and dinner in the city before your transfer to the airport.


The cost of the tour: Wave
1 950 USD
per person in a double room:
The price of the tour includes:
English, french speaking local Guide
Driver and 4×4vehicle A/C
Full board during the trip
Food ,water
Hotels
Blankets for the train with food and water
Guest house to wait the train in Choum
Entrance to visited sites
Tipping for Guide and driver
The price of the tour does NOT include:
International flights
Visa
PPE for the train like glass and clothes
Travel insurance
Meals not specified (on the arrival and departure day )
Everything is not specified on the above day-by-day program.
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