Embark on a 14-day Mauritania grand tour journey through Mauritania’s rich heritage — from ancient cities and wild Saharan camps to monolithic wonders, Atlantic beaches, and the Eye of the Sahara. A perfect mix of nature, culture, and desert mystique.
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Our very special Mauritania tour will showcase all that this nomadic & tribal land has to offer. A place that once suffered from security issues and foreign office bans, Mauritania is roaring back with its unique blend of wild Atlantic fishermen mixed with traditional desert nomads of the Sahara. This huge and sparsely populated nation has attractions and wonderful towns waiting to be discovered by the intrepid traveller.
The Mauritania grand tour is a comprehensive 14 day Mauritania tour designed to reveal the country’s full diversity. This Mauritania desert and ocean tour connects Saharan camps, Atlantic coastlines and ancient caravan cities within one seamless expedition. From the UNESCO heritage sites of Chinguetti and Ouadane to the geological marvel of the Richat Structure, this Mauritania ancient cities tour highlights history, culture and desert mystique. As a complete Mauritania cultural adventure tour, the Mauritania grand tour blends wild camping, coastal exploration and authentic nomadic encounters across fourteen unforgettable days.
We’ve put together the perfect itinerary that will cover all the must-sees and more in the space of 8 days – including a ride on the famed irontrain ore express.
Where? When? Visa?
Thankfully it’s super easy to get a Mauritania visa. Most nationalities are eligible for a visa on arrival for $60USD or €55.
– Airport pickup and overnight stay in hotel.
– Visit the central market, camel market, fish market.
– Sunset walk on the Atlantic beach.
– Drive through dramatic desert landscapes.
– Camp under the stars in Azouega.
– Visit Tivoujt and Toungad villages.
– Relax in the palm-shaded oasis of Terjit. Overnight in Camp Jemal.
– Visit the date palm oasis of Mhairith.
– Discover Chinguetti’s historic mosque, libraries, and sand dunes.
– Explore the UNESCO site of Ouadane and its ancient ruins.
– Overnight in a traditional guesthouse.
– Adventure into the desert to witness the geological wonder.
– Return to Atar for rest.
– Visit Africa’s largest monolith, Ben Amera.
– Possible view of the Iron Ore Train.
– Overnight in a local guesthouse.
– Scenic drive to the coast.
– Explore Cap Blanc, shipwrecks, and coastal views. Overnight in apartment.
– Scenic drive to the coast.
– Explore Cap Blanc, shipwrecks, and coastal views. Overnight in apartment.
– Observe migratory birds and untouched coastal nature.
– Cross the desert dunes to El Mamghar.
– Stargazing and peaceful night in the wilderness.
– Free afternoon for shopping, beach time, or markets.
– Transfer to airport for departure.
The Mauritania grand tour is carefully crafted to offer travelers a complete and immersive 14 day Mauritania tour across desert, coast and ancient heritage landscapes. As a structured Mauritania desert and ocean tour, this journey connects Saharan dunes, remote desert camps and the Atlantic shoreline in one balanced route.
From the UNESCO treasures of Chinguetti and Ouadane to the dramatic Eye of the Sahara and Ben Amera monolith, this Mauritania ancient cities tour showcases the country’s cultural depth and geological wonders. Designed as a full Mauritania cultural adventure tour, the Mauritania grand tour allows visitors to experience nomadic traditions, wild coastal ecosystems and timeless caravan cities while traveling through one of West Africa’s most untouched destinations.
If you are looking for the ultimate Mauritania experience, this Mauritania grand tour offers the most complete immersion available. Combining a 14 day Mauritania tour with a rich Mauritania desert and ocean tour itinerary, this journey connects ancient cities, monolithic wonders and Atlantic ecosystems in one powerful Mauritania cultural adventure tour. Book your Mauritania grand tour today and discover the timeless landscapes and traditions that define this extraordinary country.
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Our driver will pick you up from your hotel / Riad in Marrakech at the time agreed upon at the time of booking.
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