Nouakchott Azouegua Train Tour

You will experience all the sights and sounds of Mauritania's capital. Here, nothing is staged, nothing is embellished - but much is unknown and fascinating. When the artistically painted pirogues of the Port de Pêche return home with their catch of the day, one can witness the hustle and bustle as boats are tied up, fish are cut up, and prices are haggled over.

The camel market is one of the largest in West Africa. Whether a visit to the city garden or an evening tea at the beach - experience it during our Nouakchott tour. We also recommend taking a cab ride in Nouakchott. At the equivalent of 25 cents, it is quite affordable and yet an unforgettable ride. We will guide you through the city quarters including but not limited to: Tevragh Zeina, Capitale, and Sebkha.

We start our tour early in the morning, after all, we don't want to miss anything. In terms of timing, we are flexible and happy to accommodate you. However, our group will visit the fishing port (Port de pêche) in the afternoon, as this is when the fishing boats return, the highlight of the day.

Why not start the tour with a walk through the Capital market? Who knows, you might find a souvenir for your loved ones right away. The Saudi Mosque is also within walking distance. then we visit the netional museum. We recommend avoiding the blazing midday heat by visiting the Camel Market in the afternoon. We will end the day by having Tea at the Beach. Watch the waves break and process the impressions of the last few hours as you warm up next to the campfire on the beach. After dinner, you will be transferred to your accommodation.

End of day 1

After breakfast and at 8:30 AM, Drive from Nouakchott in the direction of the big and beautiful dunes of Azouega, situated in the heart of the Adrar region.

Enjoy, the scenery, as you go and the breathtaking landscapes, stop for pictures any time you want. Then have your lunch break in the caves of Akjoujt, a mining town, then continue to arrive before sunset to Azouega. Once arrive, spend the rest of the day, discovering the area go up on the dunes to see the dazzling sunset, for a breathtaking panorama, in the meantime, the team will set the camp at the foot of the Dune.

End of day 2

Full day dedicated to crossing one of the more scenic landscapes of Mauritania: valleys, high mountains, and yellow dunes.

Erg Amatlich is a vast dune basin trapped between the Adrar mountains. In addition to endless dunes, the region gathers a great variety of Saharan landscapes such as canyons, tiny cultivable oases, and palm groves.

Pass by Tifoujar. Tifoujar Pass dominates a vast and steep gorge, remains of an ancient river ending in the Oued el Abiod or White Valley. Dune-filled fault line along which small settlements and palm groves are hidden.

Then continue to arrive at Terjit oasis, an oasis that nestles in a gorge on the western edge of Adrar plateau with the palm grove stretching a few hundred meters alongside a stream that emerges from a spring, with its charm and fresh water and shade you will be blown away. Have lunch there and spend some time relaxing and swimming if you want to.

Then you will drive towards Atar to spend the night.

End of day 3.

An early departure is required, right after breakfast you will drive towards Zouerat, the mining city to get a ride on the Iron ore train, the longest and slowest train in the world. You will arrive at Zouerat right before noon and wait for the train. You will ride the train until Choum, about 6 6-hour ride. Once you arrive in Choum, you will be taken to the accommodation to have a fresh shower and have some rest.

Full-day driving to Nouakchott. Have lunch on the way. Once arrive in Nouakchott, you will go to the hotel for some rest and get ready for your flight.

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