Our trips in Mauritania
15 customizable trip ideas, designed by our local agency to inspire you.
Explore Mauritania through itineraries crafted by Isselmou and their team, based in Atar.
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Explore Mauritania through our tailor-made circuits, designed by Antsa and his team from Nouakchott. Each itinerary is crafted to reveal the dunes of Adrar, the thousand-year-old ksour of Chinguetti and Ouadane, Banc d'Arguin and its migratory birds, and the mineral train connecting Zouérat to Nouadhibou. Whether you travel as a couple, with friends, or in a small assembled group, our circuits adapt to your pace, your desert experience, and your comfort level, from a bivouac under a Moorish tent to a charming guesthouse in Atar. From a 10-day discovery circuit in Adrar to a grand 3-week journey combining Tagant and the coast, find the itinerary that suits you and travel with peace of mind with an English-speaking local agency.
Which trip is right for you?
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Choose your trip in Mauritania
How to choose your circuit in Mauritania?
Duration determines the scope of the trip. A 13 to 17 day format allows you to explore Adrar in depth (Atar, Chinguetti, Ouadane, Amatlich erg, Terjit guelta) with two or three days on Banc d'Arguin. To combine inner desert and rarer experiences such as Tagant, Tichitt or the mineral train, plan for 18 days or more as distances between regions easily reach 600 to 800 kilometres of track.
Beyond duration, the choice depends on your preferred pace. Some travellers prefer to settle for three nights in an oasis and hike in a star pattern, others chain bivouacs to cross the ergs. We tailor itineraries to these preferences.
Different types of circuits
Our cultural circuits explore the manuscripts of Chinguetti, life in the ksour and encounters with Imraguen communities on Banc d'Arguin. Adventure circuits focus on camel trekking, erg crossings of five to eight days and boarding the iron train. Family trips are possible from age 10 onwards, with short stages, accommodation in fixed camps at Terjit or Tergit, and adapted activities such as bathing in the guelta.
What is the best season?
The window opens mid-October and closes end of March. During these six months, daytime temperatures in Adrar average 25 to 30°C, nights cool to 8 to 12°C and require a proper sleeping bag. November, December and early January are peak season. From January to February, the harmattan can blow for a few days. From April to September, the heat (up to 47°C) makes the interior difficult, only Banc d'Arguin coast remains practicable.
Our quality commitment
Antsa and the Mauritania team are based in Nouakchott and personally know each driver, each bivouac cook and each host family we work with. We select recent 4x4s, English-speaking guides trained to our standards and accommodation verified each season. The agency is registered with Atout France and guaranteed by APST, which secures your funds from the moment the deposit is paid. English-speaking assistance remains available 24/7 throughout your trip.
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