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Destinations in Mauritania

Eight extraordinary places that form the most complete Mauritanian adventure possible — from ancient caravan cities and geological wonders to desert oases and the legendary Iron Ore Train.

Adrar Region

Chinguetti

Ancient caravan city and seventh holy city of Islam

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Adrar Region

Ouadane

Mauritania's oldest caravan city — ancient, remote, and rarely visited

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Adrar Region

Richat Structure

The Eye of the Sahara — one of Africa's greatest geological wonders

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Tiris Zemmour Region

Ben Amera

One of the world's largest monoliths, rising from the open Sahara

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Adrar Region

Terjit Oasis

A hidden canyon oasis of freshwater springs and ancient palms

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Dakhlet Nouadhibou Region

Nouadhibou

Where the Sahara meets the Atlantic — and the Iron Ore Train ends

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Adrar Region

Atar

Gateway to the Adrar — the base for all great Mauritanian desert expeditions

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Tiris Zemmour Region

Choum

The Iron Ore Train's desert stop — where the great journey begins or ends

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Signature Experience

Don't Miss the Iron Ore Train

700 km across the open Sahara on one of the world's longest trains. Visit Choum to board and Nouadhibou to arrive — or combine the whole circuit with the Adrar desert.

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