Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrival and Rest in Nouakchott

   • Pick up from the airport then transfer to the hotel to have some rest.

2. Day 2: Nouakchott City Tour and Journey to Akjoujout

   • After breakfast, you will go on a city tour.
   • You will also visit the Saudi mosque.
   • Not only that, but you will also visit the camel market and Gallery Zein Arts.
   • Then, after lunch, you will drive to Akjoujout, 250km from Nouakchott, to spend the night.
   • End of day 2.

3. Day 3: Exploration of Azouega and Tarjit

   • You will drive from Akjoujout to Azouega, one of Mauritania's most enormous dunes, surrounded by beautiful oases.
   • The views never cease to amaze you.
   • Sometimes, you drive through sand dunes, and other times, you drive through rocky formations.
   • You also pass by the Bedouins, have tea, and converse with them.
   • After Azouaga, you will pass Tivoujar, a breathtaking canyon where you will have a break for lunch and some rest.
   • After that, drive through the white valley towards Tarjit, where you will stay for the night.

4. Day 4: Terjit Oasis Visit and Journey to Chinguity

   • After breakfast, you will go to see the oasis.
   • After you finish the visit, you will drive to Mherith, one of the biggest Oases in the Adrar region where you will have lunch.
   • After lunch, you will drive towards Chinguity.
   • On the way to Chinguity, you will pass by Amogjar where you will see the prehistoric rock paintings and see the fort Sagana, an old citadel that was built to film a film about the colonialism in Mauritania.
   • Then you continue to Chinguity. You will arrive by nightfall.

5. Day 5: Discovering Chinguity's Ancient Treasures and Camel Trekking

   • After breakfast, you will go to discover the city of Chinguity.
   • You will visit two of the oldest libraries in Mauritania. The libraries contain a treasure of knowledge and manuscripts. After visiting the libraries, you will go to Temkemket oasis for freshen up and have lunch.
   • After having lunch and rest, you will do some camel trekking.
   • Camels will be waiting for you to ride on; the camels will take you to the Guity sand dune where you will have an overview over the city and behold the beauty of the sunset over the city.
   • Then you will go back to the guest house for dinner.
   • After dinner, you will go to a small Mauritanian music ceremony.

6. Day 6: Expedition to Ouadane and Guelb Richat

   • After breakfast, you will drive towards Ouadane.
   • Passing by Tenouchert, an oasis in the middle of the desert for a tea break.
   • Then you continue driving towards Ouadane.
   • Then you will visit Guelb Richat. It's also known as the Eye of Sahara or the Eye of Africa: the site with its prominent circular shape has puzzled scientists. 40 km (about 25 miles) is the circumference of the largest of three concentric circles, with a dome in the center.
   • The most recent theory believes that it was a giant volcano collapsed and eroded.

   You will spend the night in Ouadane.

7. Day 7: Travel to Zouerat with Scenic Stops

   • This day is full of driving. Early departure is recommended.
   • After breakfast, you will drive to Atar.
   • On the way, you will pass by the painting cave and see the dazzling canyon of Amogjar.
   • Then continue to Atar.
   • After lunch, you will drive to Zouerat.
   • You will arrive by nightfall.
   • To have a good rest and get ready for the train the next day.

8. Day 8: Long Journey on the Iron Ore Train

   • Full day ride on the iron ore train, the longest train in the world.
   • Unfortunately there is no fixed schedule for the train. 
   • It may leave at 14:00 it may leave later. 
   • The ride is estimated to last for 20 hours. 

9. Day 9: Arrival in Nouadhibou, Cap Blanc Exploration, and City Tour

   • Arrive in Nouadhibou after a long ride on the train.
   • The best thing to start with is a warm shower and have some deserved rest.
   • In the evening, you will go to see the white Cape known as Cap Blanc or Ras Nouadhibou.
   • After that, you will have a city tour if time allows it.
   • Then you will go for dinner at a Spanish restaurant that is recommended by most travelers.

10. Day 10: Return to Nouakchott and Departure

    • After breakfast, you will drive towards Nouakchott.
    • Once you arrive, you will go for lunch.
    • After lunch, you will drive straight to the Port.
    • You will hopefully arrive in a good time to see the fishermen coming back from the sea with their catch of the day.
    • After that, you will go to the hotel for some time to shower and get some rest.
    • Then you go to a local restaurant to have dinner.
    • After dinner, you will be dropped at the airport.
    • End of tour.