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Mauritania and Algeria Winter Combo Tour

Start
Nov 23, 2026
Nouakchott
End
Dec 6, 2026
Algiers
Duration
14 days
Price
EUR3195.00

TOUR OVERVIEW


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This tour is made up of the Mauritania Iron Ore Train Tour and the Algeria Winter Tour . And if you want to see more of North Africa, you can also add on the Libya Winter Tour to make it The Extreme North Africa Combo Tour .

Timgad, Algeria
Algiers corniche, Algeria




If you like the look of this tour but the dates don't work for you, or you'd like to do part of the tour, please get in touch and let us know. All our tours are able to be split into smaller sections, we're always scheduling new tours and your dates might work for one of them, or we can always organise an independent tour.




Group

Start End Days Price Single Sup.

Mauritania Iron Ore Tour

Nov 21
Nouakchott

Nov 27 Nouakchott

7 €1575 €300

Algeria Winter Tour

Nov 28

Algiers

Dec 4
Algiers

7 €1695 €495

Libya Winter Tour

Dec 5
Tripoli

Dec 11

Tripoli

7 €1995 €600

Mauritania and Algeria Winter Combo Tour

Nov 21
Nouakchott 		Dec 4
Algiers 		14 €3195 €795

Algeria and Libya Winter Combo Tour

Nov 28

Algiers

Dec 11

Tripoli

14 €3525 €825

The Extreme North Africa Tour

Nov 21
Nouakchott

Dec 11

Tripoli

21 €5195 €1295

*A small note: there is actually a night in Tunis (Tunisia) between the Algeria and Libya tours. So anyone doing the Algeria and Libya Winter Combo Tour, or the Extreme North Africa Tour, will also visit Tunisia.




INCLUSIONS:

✓ Accommodation in twin share at roughly 3 star hotels (breakfast included)

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Transport as per itinerary, beginning in Nouakchott.

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Entrance fees to all sites mentioned in the itinerary

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Western and local guides

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Dinner at the oasis, and lunch and dinner in Chinguetti.


SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: EUR 795

What is the single supplement? This is paid to guarantee a single room. If you are travelling alone and would like to be roomed with another single traveller, you do not need to pay this.



EXCLUSIONS:

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Visa fees for Mauritania (if required)

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Visa fees for Algeria (paid on arrival at airport)

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Meals other than those stipulated

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Transport to Nouakchott at the beginning of the tour

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Flights from Nouakchott to Algiers

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Accommodation and any other services before or after the tour

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Personal expenses such as souvenirs or any optional activities

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Any COVID related expenses
Fishing on the beach in Mauritania


TOUR HIGHLIGHTS


Ride the iron ore train, the longest and heaviest train in the world!

Explore the brick libraries and winding streets of ancient UNESCO site Chinguetti

Visit the extremely beautiful Tassili N'Ajjer National Park

Experience some of the best Roman ruins in Timgad

Get lost in the windy streets of Algiers vibrant Kasbah

*A note about pricing: whilst most of our tours are priced and paid for in USD, EUR is king in North Africa, so it makes much more logical sense to price everything in and receive Euros for our North Africa tours.

Itinerary
Day 1Mon Nov 23
Nouakchott, Tergit
  • In the morning, we’ll depart Nouakchott and get our first taste of driving through the Sahara as we head to Tergit Oasis in 4x4 vehicles.
  • At the oasis we will explore the nomadic home structures, swim, and have the option to hike up a nearby cliff to watch the sunset over the desert
  • Tonight we will camp at the oasis in traditional tents.
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Day 2Tue Nov 24
Tergit, Chinguetti
  • In the morning, we will depart the oasis for Chinguetti.
  • After lunch, we’ll spend the afternoon exploring the UNESCO World Heritage site of Chinguetti’s old town, including the Great Mosque and the old libraries. In the 8th century, Chinguetti was a common stop on the pilgrimage to Mecca and soon became an important city of libraries, five of which still exist today and house medieval Quranic texts and local history.
  • Sunset and tea on a sand dune.
  • Tonight we will have an outdoor feast followed by live music from some local musicians, and of course some dancing!
  • Overnight in Chinguetti.
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Day 3Wed Nov 25
Chinguetti, Atar, Iron Ore Train
  • Today we will drive to Choum for the highlight of the trip, the Iron Ore Train!
  • We’ll make stops at Azoughi Oasis and the Amougjar Pass, where we can see 2000 year old cave drawings and will get incredible views of the surrounding areas.
  • In Atar, we will stop at the market to discover local handicrafts and goods and stock up on snacks for our upcoming epic train ride.
  • We’ll continue the journey to Choum, a desert village known as a stopover for the Iron Ore Train. Here, we’ll rest and have tea in a local home as we wait for the train to arrive.
  • Overnight on the Iron Ore Train.
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Day 4Thu Nov 26
Nouadhibu
  • We’ll arrive in Nouadhibou at some point between 6am and 10am, filthy and exhausted, but full of adrenalin!
  • After arriving, we’ll head straight to the hotel to clean up. You can either catch up on sleep or have free time to explore the city.
  • In the afternoon, we’ll visit Cap Blanc, known for its white sand dunes and picturesque coastline. And for a bit of a change of pace and scenery, here, you can go for a swim in the sea if you’d like!
  • In the evening, we’ll see a bit more of Nouadhibou and can eat at our favorite Chinese restaurant if we’re ready for some variety in cuisine.
  • Overnight in Nouadhibou.
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Day 5Fri Nov 27
Nouadhibu, Nouakchott
  • Today we’ll have a full day of driving from Nouadhibou to Nouakchott.
  • We’ll make a stop for lunch by the sea in Banc D'Arguin National Park.
  • Depending on how our drive goes, we will likely have some time to explore the Central Market or other parts of the city after we arrive back in Nouakchott.
  • Overnight in Nouakchott.
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Day 6Sat Nov 28
Nouakchott
  • In the morning, we will visit the fish market, where we can witness the bustling trade of fresh seafood and see the countless unique and colorfully painted boats on the shore.
  • We’ll then explore the camel market, where you can observe and interact with camels as far as the eye can see.
  • Visit the National Museum in Nouakchott to delve into Mauritania's history and culture.
  • In the evening, those who are joining us on the Algeria tour will head to the airport for our evening flight to Algiers.
  • For others staying in Mauritania, overnight in Nouakchott.
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Day 7Sun Nov 29
Nouakchott, Algiers
  • We will arrive early morning into Houari Boumediene Airport. Here we will go through the visa procedure which should take about one hour.
  • We will then transfer to our hotel for some well deserved rest.
  • In the afternoon, you can go out with your Saiga guide to begin exploring the city and enjoy some amazing Algerian food. If you want, you could even check out one of Algiers' hammams or take time by yourself to become acquainted with the local markets.
  • Overnight in Algiers.
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Day 8Mon Nov 30
Algiers
  • Today we will explore the vibrant Algerian capital of Algiers. Martyrs' Memorial, Algiers, Algeria
  • We'll begin the day with a walk through the botanical gardens of Algiers (which is surprisingly large). This is the site of the filming of the original 1923 Tarzan movie.
  • Next, we continue on to visit the amazing architecture of the Martyrs' Memorial, which is one of the most famous symbols of Algeria. The monument was opened in 1982, celebrating 20 years of independence.
  • In the afternoon, we will head to the oldest part of Algiers, the kasbah, where we will navigate through the windy streets and learn about the different histories from Arab and Amazigh, to Ottoman and French.
  • In the evening, we will have free time for dinner where we can explore one of Algiers' many amazing restaurants and maybe even stop in a brasserie for a beer!
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Day 9Tue Dec 1
Constantine
  • In the morning, we will fly to Constantine, also known as the city of bridges. Constantine, City of Bridges, Algeria
  • We'll spend the day exploring the amazing beauty of this city by visiting many different viewpoints, both above and below the bridges of the city. The city is built on a massive rock and has seven bridges built during different periods that span a massive chasm that cuts through the city.
  • Later on, we will have time to walk through the city and explore the streets of Constantine. We will also get a chance to sample djouzia, which is a famous desert from Constantine.
  • Free time in the evening.
  • Overnight in Constantine.
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Day 10Wed Dec 2
Timgad, Djanet
  • Timgad UNESCO, Algeria In the morning, we will make the two and a half hour drive to Timgad, the premier Roman ruin site in Algeria. Whether you’re a history buff or not, this place is absolutely incredible and show cases some amazing Roman architecture and some of the best preserved mosaics from the Roman period.
  • We will have lunch in Timgad before heading back towards Constantine, where we can relax before heading to the airport to fly to Djanet.
  • Overnight in Djanet.
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Day 11Thu Dec 3
Djanet
  • Today we will head out to see the amazing scenery of this region.
  • Start the adventure after breakfast, by heading towards the Essendilene canyon and visiting the local nomadic camps.
  • In the afternoon, we will head towards the Essendilene dunes to see the amazing rolling orange and red sand sea.
  • We will then head back to our accommodation for a relaxing evening.
  • Overnight in Djanet.
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Day 12Fri Dec 4
Djanet
  • Continuing the adventure, we'll start off today with a visit to the site of Tikoubaouine with its magnificent landscapes.
  • We will then head over to Tilane or Timghas for a lunch stop.
  • After lunch, we will head towards Tegharghart to see the famous Crying Cow, Algeria’s most famous rock carving, believed to be around 7000 years old! Yes, that's the right number of 0s.
  • After experiencing more amazing scenery in the desert we will head back to the accommodation in Djanet for a relaxing evening.
  • Overnight in Djanet.
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Day 13Sat Dec 5
Djanet, Tipasa, Algiers
  • Mausoleum of Cleopatra II, Algeria This morning we will head to the airport for our midday flight back to Algiers.
  • Once we arrive back in Algiers we will head straight to Tipasa to visit the ancient Roman ruins by the sea.
  • Here we will also have an opportunity to eat at one of the best seafood restaurants in all of Algeria (in our opinion anyway!).
  • On our way back to Algiers we will also stop by the Mausoleum of Cleopatra II who is allegedly the daughter of Cleopatra and Mark Antony.
  • Arriving back in Algiers, tonight we will have a free evening, giving you the opportunity to explore some of the nightlife on offer in Algiers if that's something you're interested in doing.
  • Overnight in Algiers.
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Day 14Sun Dec 6
Algiers, End of Tour
  • End of tour. Algiers, Algeria
  • We will assist in arranging a transfer to the airport for onward travel. If you would like to see more of the country let us know and we can arrange a private extension for you.
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