The Adrar Seven
Seven days into Mauritania's desert heart.
- Dune bivouac
- Oasis refreshment
- Historic libraries
- Stone cities
From €750 / person
Camel-supported desert trek
Caravan to Terjit
A slow desert journey from Chinguetti to the oasis.
Duration9 days
Travel styleCamel-supported trekking
ActivityModerate; typically 5-6 h walking on trek days
Best forHikers / slow-travel / nomad-culture seekers
Price may vary depending on group size, travel dates and optional upgrades. International flights and Mauritania visa fees are not included.
Journey overview
Walk with the caravan. Sleep under the Sahara.
A walking journey from Chinguetti to Terjit, supported by a camel caravan and shaped by remote bivouacs, dunes, plateaus and oasis valleys.
After reaching Chinguetti, slow to caravan pace. Camels carry luggage, bivouac equipment and provisions while you walk with the caravan team through dunes, rocky plateaus, valleys and oases.
Across Mauritania
Signature route
- 01Nouakchott
- 02Atar
- 03Chinguetti
- 04Gueila oasis
- 05Erg Lemghaleg
- 06Oued Dakhlet
- 07Al Ateg
- 08Lemoizine plateau
- 09Oued Irat/Erat
- 10M'Haireth
- 11Ichif
- 12Terjit
- 13Atar
- 14Nouakchott
Places along this journey
Explore the destinations in context
Learn how each place fits the route before choosing the expedition that suits your time and pace.
Along the way
Journey in pictures
Day by day
Suggested itinerary
The sequence remains flexible when weather, tracks, train operations or local conditions require it.
Day 1Nouakchott
Arrival, hotel and rest.
Day 2Atar and Chinguetti
Transfer to Adrar, old city walk and manuscript heritage.
Day 3Chinguetti to Gueila
Meet the camel team; begin the trek and camp among the dunes.
Day 4Erg Lemghaleg
Full desert crossing toward Oued Dakhlet.
Day 5Al Ateg
Zerga landscapes, panoramic climb and bivouac near El Ateg.
Day 6Lemoizine and the oueds
Rocky plateau, Irat and Erat; remote camp.
Day 7M'Haireth and Ichif
Descend to the palm oasis and continue to the evening bivouac.
Day 8Terjit and Atar
Final trek through a narrow oued, oasis lunch and 4x4 transfer to Atar.
Day 9Nouakchott
Return, fishing port and airport transfer.
Travel details
How the journey works
Accommodation
Multiple nights in bivouac and a genuine rhythm-of-the-caravan experience.
Transport
Camel-supported trekking, 4x4 transfers
Meals
Meals listed in the confirmed itinerary; dietary requirements are reviewed before booking
Departures
Private departures arranged on request; dates are confirmed before booking.
Included
- Airport pickup on arrival in Mauritania
- Final airport drop-off at the end of the journey
- Transport stated in the itinerary, including 4x4 and fuel where applicable
- Driver and local guide according to the tour
- Accommodation stated in the itinerary: hotel, auberge and/or bivouac
- Meals according to the approved itinerary
- Bivouac equipment when required
Not included
- International flight tickets
- Mauritania visa fees
- International travel insurance
- Tips and personal expenses
- Optional upgrades or activities not included in the approved itinerary
- Single-room supplement when applicable
Important to know
Flexible by design
- Expect consecutive trekking days; suitability is discussed before the journey is confirmed.
- Routes, timings and overnight stops remain subject to local weather, track, safety and operational conditions; Sahara Nomads confirms the workable plan before departure.
Physical requirements
- Typically 5-6 hours walking on trek days.
- Suitable for travelers comfortable with consecutive walking days.
Important notes
- The final route, overnight stops and services are confirmed in writing before departure.
- Remote travel requires flexibility when weather, tracks, permits or local operations change.
Prepare well
Before you travel
Packing
- Lightweight, modest clothing and a warm layer for cool desert evenings
- Closed walking shoes, sun hat, sunglasses and high-protection sunscreen
- Personal medication, a reusable water bottle and a small head torch
- A soft-sided travel bag suitable for 4x4 transport
Safety
- Comprehensive travel insurance covering medical care, evacuation and planned activities is strongly recommended.
- Tell us about relevant medical, mobility or dietary needs before confirmation and follow guide instructions during the journey.
Weather
- Desert temperatures can vary sharply between day and night; seasonal guidance is provided before departure.
- Routes may change when heat, wind, rain or track conditions affect safety or comfort.
Cultural advice
- Dress modestly in communities and religious or heritage settings.
- Ask permission before photographing people and follow local guidance during visits.
Questions
Frequently asked
Are the published dates and itinerary guaranteed?
No. Departures, route order and services are confirmed after we review availability, season and local operating conditions.
Can you accommodate dietary or mobility requirements?
Tell us before booking. We will explain what can be arranged on the proposed route before you confirm.
Is travel insurance required?
Comprehensive cover for medical treatment, evacuation, cancellation and the planned activities is strongly recommended.
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