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Start
Nov 23, 2026
Nouakchott
Nouakchott
2026-11-23
End
Nov 29, 2026
Nouakchott
Nouakchott
2026-11-29
Duration
7 days
Price
EUR1575.00
TOUR OVERVIEW
This heart-pounding Saharan adventure begins in Nouakchott, which is likely the sandiest capital city you'll ever see! We'll hit the ground running and head out of the city to the lush and peaceful oasis of Tergit, where we'll have the opportunity to swim and camp in traditional tents. During our desert drives, you'll see incredible rock formations and huge monoliths. We'll then head to the ancient library city of Chinguetti, now a UNESCO World Heritage site. We'll wander through the mostly abandoned mud-brick buildings, and see firsthand some of the important manuscripts and old tools used by the Mauritanians that once lived here. At night, we'll hear some lively traditional music and maybe even have a dance party!
Of course, the highlight for most people will be riding the massive iron ore train. You can feel the rush of wind while you brave the dust as you lay on top of the iron ore under the stars of the Sahara. Alternatively, get to know some locals and ride in the more comfortable passenger car - the choice is yours!
After a much needed shower and some rest, we'll explore Nouadhibou before heading back down to Nouakchott. Back in the capital, we'll get an in-depth look at the city. We'll look for bargains at the bustling central market, see the famous colourfully painted boats at the always busy Port Du Pêche fish market, and try our luck haggling for a camel at Africa's second-largest camel market. Those of us continuing on to Algeria will say our goodbyes after one final group dinner, and head to the airport for the night flight to Algiers.
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.
This tour is also part of The Extreme North Africa Tour , if you're interested in seeing more of the region while you're there. If you'd like to do a bit more, but don't have time for the whole Extreme North Africa Tour, Libya can also be done in conjunction with Tunisia and Algeria in the Mauritania and Algeria Winter Combo Tour .
| Start | End | Days | Price | Single Sup. | |
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Mauritania Iron Ore Tour |
Nov 23
Nouakchott |
Nov 29 Nouakchott |
7 | €1575 | €300 |
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Nov 30 Algiers |
Dec 6
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7 | €1695 | €495 | |
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Dec 7
Tripoli |
Dec 13 Tripoli |
7 | €1995 | €600 | |
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Nov 23
Nouakchott |
Dec 6
Algiers |
14 | €3195 | €795 | |
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Nov 30 Algiers |
Dec 13 Tripoli |
14 | €3525 | €825 | |
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Nov 23
Nouakchott |
Dec 13 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 and ending 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 300
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 fee if required (many nationalities visa free) |
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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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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 |
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
Camping in traditional tents at the beautiful Tergit Oasis and swimming in its natural springs
*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
Other Tours
Mauritania and Algeria Winter Combo Tour
Get a double dose of Saharan adventure in this combo tour of two of North Africa's least-visited countries.
The Extreme North Africa Tour
Visit, not one, not two, but FOUR of North Africa's most stunning countries in this action-packed Saharan odyssey.
Algeria Winter Tour
We'll explore the beautiful Mediterranean cities of the north and the dramatic desert landscapes of the south on this tour of Africa's largest country.
Algeria and Libya Winter Combo Tour
We'll see three incredible Mediterranean capitals, magnificent Roman ruins, and unforgettable desert landscapes on this incredible North African journey.