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Mauritania

Nestled beside the Atlantic Ocean and consumed by the Sahara Desert, Mauritania is the land of endless dunes and stunning coasts. Though rarely visited, this country is filled with breathtaking landscapes, authentic desert life, and the famous Iron Ore Train.

The Mauritania tour will take you to the best of this Saharan gem. You will see camel markets in the capital Nouakchott and watch fishermen set sail in Port du Peche. A day at the Terjit Oasis will leave you forgetting you're in the middle of a desert as you explore its quaint villages and swim in its natural springs. The crown jewel of this tour is the Iron Ore train. This magnificent thirteen-hour train journey will take you through the Sahara Desert to the Atlantic coast. All this and so much more await you in Mauritania, one of the least visited countries in the world.

We run our Mauritania tour multiple times a year. Check out the details below and book your next great adventure through the Sahara Desert!

Upcoming Tours

Our current upcoming group tours can be seen below. They are all guaranteed departures.

Full info £1,685.00 8 Nights 0 places
Mauritania (With Iron Ore Train)  2024 Itinerary
Book shopping_cart £1,685.00 8 Nights 6+ places
Mauritania (With Iron Ore Train)  2024 Itinerary
Book shopping_cart £1,685.00 8 Nights 6+ places
Mauritania (With Iron Ore Train)  2025 Itinerary
Book shopping_cart £1,795.00 11 Nights 6+ places
Mauritania UNESCO Tour  2025 Itinerary
Book shopping_cart £1,685.00 8 Nights 6+ places
Mauritania (With Iron Ore Train)  2025 Itinerary
Book shopping_cart £1,685.00 8 Nights 6+ places
Mauritania (With Iron Ore Train)  2025 Itinerary

We run this tour 3 times per year.

Both Mauritania and Western Sahara have visa on arrival for most nationalities.

Please note the iron ore train does not run to a schedule so a lot of waiting can be required for the trains arrival.

Our tours are priced at £1,685. Rooms are on a twin basis.

Single supplement for this tour is £295.

Deposit for this tour is priced at £300.

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Please note that although we only run tours to areas we feel we can keep our clients safe, the British FCO advises against all travel to parts of Mauritania that we will visit and all but essential travel to the other areas we travel to.

We research the security of our destinations highly and safety is a priority for us, however, we advise you to do your own research as well to ensure you are comfortable with your trip.

Please note these travel warnings may also affect travel insurance for these regions, please contact us for advice on this. For the latest travel advice from the Foreign & Commonwealth Office including security and local laws, plus passport and visa information, click here