Adrar & Banc d'Arguin 10-Day Tour

4.9
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10 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 4 more

Our tours are facilitated by authentic Mauritanian nomads who have deep insights into the rich heritage and culture of Mauritania. Our guides are very friendly and speak many languages. They can easily switch between languages to communicate with guests from different nationalities and locals.

This tour is created by Mauritanian natives and comes with incredible benefits unique to our services, like authentic guest houses and campsites, access to historical sites, and a strong familiarity of the region. We are well connected in Mauritania and can make special introductions and relationships with locals and important persons in addition to providing the highest quality tours in the country.

What's Included

Checkpoint fees and taxes
Well-maintained 4x4 trucks
All fuel is included
Lunch (Optional[10])
Lunch
Dinner (Optional[10])
Dinner
Breakfast (Optional[9])
Breakfast
Meals in Nouakchott
Hotels in Nouakchott

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Our guides meet all guests and customers at the airport with a sign that reads the tour operator's name. We provide transportation to Nouakchott city to stay the night before departing for adventures in the Adrar.

Itinerary

Duration: 10 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Arrive in Nouakchott

    1 stop
  • 1
    Nouakchott

    Stay overnight in the city, have dinner, and embark into the desert.

    12 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Nouakchott, Big Dunes Azoueiga

    1 stop
  • 2
    Azoueiga

    Climb the dunes and watch the breath-taking sunset.

    4 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 3

    Azoueiga, White Valley, Terjit Oasis

    1 stop
  • 3
    Terjit Oasis

    1-hour hike from Terjit.

    6 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 4

    Ichive Valley, Mherith Oasis, Amogjar Canyon, Chingeutti

    2 stops
  • 4
    Goûr Amogjâr

    Visit the canyon before heading to Chinguetti.

    4 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Chinguetti

    Visit the UNSECO World Heritage Site of Chinguetti, see the Islamic library, and overnight in a guest house.

    6 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 5

    Chingeutti, Richat Structure, Ouadane

    2 stops
  • 6
    Richat Structure

    Travel to the center of the 40-km-wide geological anomaly, also known as the Eye of the Sahara, which is visible from space.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Ouadane

    Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Oudane, one of the 4 ancient trade cities in Mauritania.

    6 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 6

    Ouadane, Atar, Ben Amera Monolith

    3 stops
  • 8
    Ouadane

    Wake up in Oudane and embark.

    6 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 9
    Atar

    Visit Atar, the capital of the Adrar region.

    4 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 10
    Monolith of Ben Amera

    The second largest stone (monolith) in the world, Ben Amira towers over the desert.

    4 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 7

    Ben Amiea, Iron Ore Train, Nouadhibou

    2 stops
  • 11
    Monolith of Ben Amera

    Wake up at Ben Amira and embark.

    4 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 12
    Nouadhibou

    Visit the second largest city in Mauritania, Nouadhibou.

    4 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 8

    Day in Nouadhibou

    1 stop
  • 13
    Nouadhibou

    Spend the day visiting the city its famous harbor.

    10 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 9

    Nouadhibou, Chami, Tafarit, Banc D’arguin

    3 stops
  • 14
    Nouadhibou

    Wake up in Nouadhibou, then embark.

    4 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 15
    Banc d'Arguin National Park

    See flocks of migratory birds and fishing villages.

    4 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 16
    Tafarît

    Visit the beautiful coastline and beaches.

    4 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 10

    Tafarit, Iwik, Sailing, Bird Watching, Nouakchott

    3 stops
  • 17
    Tafarît

    Wake up in Tafarit, then embark to see the fishing village of Iwik where we embark on a sail boat to the islands where birds gather.

    4 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 18
    Nouamghar

    View flamboyance of flamingos.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 19
    Nouakchott

    Return to our destination for dinner. This marks the end of the tour.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Sidi Tours Mauritania

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Nature and Wildlife Tours
Multi-day Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
4WD Tours
DSA non-compliant
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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