Adrar Adventure
7 Days / 11 Attractions
See the longest iron train in the world, and the Eye of the Sahara, as well as 2 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and more.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive in Nouakchott
Travelers arrive in Nouakchott and spend the night in a hotel. There are several attractions available in the city of Nouakchott which can be seen on the first day, depending on the flight arrival time.
Day 2 Depart for the Desert
Depart Nouakchott for Azoueiga. Many people enjoy climbing the Big Dunes. There will be plenty of water to keep hydrated in any case. Night camping under the stars.
Day 3 Valley, Oasis, Ancient City
Leave Azoueiga towards the White Valley. Stop at the Oasis of Mhairith. Drive to the UNESCO heritage city of Chinguetti.
Day 4 Eye of the Sahara
Leave Chingeutti along the ancient route of caravans to the Eye of Africa (Richat Structure; Gelb Richat). Arrive in UNESCO heritage city of Ouadane and spend the night in a guesthouse.
Day 5 From Atar to Ben Amera
Depart Ouadane for Atar, a city with many markets. Then drive to the Monolith of Ben Amera. Night camping at the monolith under the stars.
Day 6 All Aboard
Sunrise at Ben Amera, then drive to Zouerat, the iron city. Board the train for the coast at Nouadhibou.
Day 7 Back to Nouakchott
Depart Nouadhibou and drive back to Nouakchott.
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Private tours do not include hotel accommodation or meals in Nouakchott, but they can be customised to your group's liking. The tour includes everything from your departure from Nouakchott until your return. Custom destination points can also be coordinated—like terminating in Senegal, or Nouadhibou.
| Tier | Starting Price (EUR) |
|---|---|
| 1 Person | €1,680/pax |
| 2-4 Persons | €1,400/pax |
| 5+ Persons | €1,330/pax |
Tour Attractions
Al Khaima City Center
Visit the tallest building in Nouakchott and overlook all the details of the city. Watch the sun set over the horizon from here for a beautiful urban experience.
Ben Amera Monolith
The World’s Second-Largest Stone The Ben Amera Monolith is the second largest solid stone in the world, rising 633m (2027ft) above the desert plane (Uluru in Australia being the first). It is a popular destination for photographers and artists, due to its unannounced eruption from the horizon from an otherwise flat area. This giant stone […]
Big Dunes of Azoueiga
Large dunes tower over the desert floor in a nomadic area. There is an oasis nearby which makes it a scenic area to visit.
Chinguetti
Chinguetti is an ancient medieval trading center just east of Atar, in the heart of the Adrar region. It is one of four ancient Mauritanian cities, and easily accessible.
Iron Ore Desert Train
The longest train in the world! It carried mostly iron on a daily basis, and travels between Zouérat (where the mine is) to Nouadhibou, our commerce capital.
Marché du Poisson
Visit the colorful fishing boats of Nouakchott’s fish markets, with a bustling atmosphere and the freshest fish from the Atlantic.
Oasis of Mhairith
A large producer of dates, the Oasis of M’hereth is the residence of many Mauritania villagers who have access to its fresh water and lush fruits.
Ouadane
Nestled in the Adrar Plateau, Ouadane is one of the four ancient Mauritanian cities. It was a destination on the trans-Saharan trade route and the closest city to the Richat Structure.
Richat Structure
The Richat Structure is a prominent geological formation in the Adrar region northwest of Ouadane. It is often used as a frame of reference for astronauts in orbit.
Souvenir Markets
There are many places to buy unique takeaways from your trip to Mauritania. Find unique treasures that you won’t find anywhere else in the world at these rare markets.