Mauritanian Highlights
5 Days / 12 Attractions
This tour will combine the most famous attractions in Mauritania, which is rich in culture, beautiful landscapes and history. This is our shortest group tour, and can be easily taken within the scope of a holiday week. Guests will visit 2 of the ancient UNESCO World Heritage Cities during this short tour.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive in Nouakchott
Travel and arrival day. Guests arrive in Mauritania and meet up with our guide(s). All guests have complimentary airport pick-up. If time permits depending on arrival, some attractions can be seen in the capital.
Day 2 Oases and the Old City
Breakfast is taken at the hotel/guest house. Depart early morning for Chinguetti. Lunch will be served at the lush and restful Terjit Oasis along the way. We'll pass through the Oasis of Mhairith. Arrive in Chinguetti in the early evening, tour the ancient library and the old city. Watch the sunset over the city. Dinner is served by the guest house.
Day 3 Monolith and Train
Breakfast is served by guest house in Chinguetti. Finish any activities desired by the group in Chinguetti. Depart for Ben Amera Monolith. Stop at Canyon of Amogjare along the way. Have lunch at the monolith. Backtrack to Choum where guests will await the iron ore train and board in the evening. Ride the train with some light snacks and plenty of water, under clear dark sky country through the night.
Day 4 Coastal City to National Park
Arrive in Nouadhibou in the morning. Breakfast is taken at Cap Blanc, prepared by the team. Depart Nouadhibou for Banc d'Arguin National Park. Lunch is served along the way. Arrive in Cape Tafarit, dinner is prepared and served by us. Stay the evening on the beach in nomadic tents under the stars.
Day 5 Return to Nouakchott
Breakfast is served at Tafarit, prepared by us. Depart for the famous Cape Timrist in the Immragen of Nouamgar. Lunch is served along the way at the bird observatory while watching pink flamingos. Depart for Nouakchott, arrive in early evening. Guests can visit the fish market and watch the fisherman pull in the painted boats. This marks the end of the tour. Day use in the hotel (for showering/changing) and airport transfer is handled by our team. Guests who choose to stay another night will be responsible for their own arrangements, but our team will still be able to assist for airport drop-off when they leave.
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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 | €1,200/pax |
| 2-4 Persons | €1,000/pax |
| 5+ Persons | €950/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.
Banc d’Arguin National Park
Parc Banck D’Arguin is a coastal region inhabited by traditional fishermen, the Imraguen. It is the nesting grounds for tens of thousands of migratory sea birds, and a preserved, pristine coastline along the Atlantic.
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 […]
Canyon of Amogjare
The canyon is home to a couple different points of interest, including ancient rock paintings from nomadic tribes of the past, and an cinema relic from the French film “Fort Saganne” created in the 80’s.
Cap Blanc
The White Cape Cap Blanc, or Ras Nouadhibou, is the ending point of the cape on which the city of Nouadhibou is located. This is a unique place because it is the only place in the world where monk seals form a large colony. These are otherwise a rare species to find. A View of […]
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.
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.
Terjit Oasis
The Oasis of Terjit was rejuvenated in the 1970’s and serves as a great place for respite from the desert. Fresh mineral water drips from the plateau edges here, and a swimming pool welcomes visitors.