The Adrar Seven
Seven days into Mauritania's desert heart.
- Dune bivouac
- Oasis refreshment
- Historic libraries
- Stone cities
From €750 / person
Complete Mauritania expedition
The Mauritania Grand Traverse
Fifteen days across stone, sand, rail and Atlantic coast.
Duration15 days
Travel style4x4 + train + bivouac
ActivityModerate to adventurous
Best forTravelers who want one definitive Mauritania journey
Price may vary depending on group size, travel dates and optional upgrades. International flights and Mauritania visa fees are not included.
Journey overview
One country. Fifteen days. A complete crossing.
A fifteen-day crossing through the Tagant and Adrar, continuing to Zouerate and the iron ore railway before an Atlantic finish.
Experience several distinct regions in one long-form expedition: stone plateaus and oasis country, ancient Adrar settlements, the mining north, the railway, the White Valley and the Atlantic coast.
Across Mauritania
Signature route
- 01Letvetar
- 02Matmata
- 03Tidjikja
- 04Rachid
- 05N'Terguent
- 06Timinit
- 07Terjit
- 08Ichif
- 09M'Heireth
- 10Chinguetti
- 11Tanochert
- 12Ouadane
- 13Richat
- 14Teyaret
- 15Zouerate
- 16iron ore train
- 17Choum/Touajil
- 18Tivougar
- 19Legleitat
- 20Azweiga
- 21Benichab
- 22Atlantic
- 23Nouakchott
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.
Days 1-5Tagant
Letvetar, Matmata, Tidjikja, Rachid and oasis country.
Days 6-9Adrar
Terjit, Ichif, M'Heireth, Chinguetti, Tanochert, Ouadane and Richat.
Days 10-11Mining north and rail
Teyaret to Zouerate and an iron ore train experience.
Days 12-13Return through Adrar
Choum/Touajil, Tivougar, Legleitat and Azweiga.
Day 14Atlantic
Akjoujt and Benichab to the Atlantic; beach bivouac.
Day 15Nouakchott
Coastal return and final city experiences.
Travel details
How the journey works
Transport
4x4, Iron ore train
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
- Train timing is operationally variable.
- Coastal/beach stages must remain flexible according to conditions.
- 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
- Moderate to adventurous expedition activity.
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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