Mauritania, officially the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, is a country in Northwest Africa. It is the eleventh largest sovereign state in Africa and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the west,
Day 1: Arrive – Nouakchott
On arrival in Nouakchott, you will be met and transferred to your hotel.
Overnight in Nouakchott.
Day 2: Nouakchott – B
Breakfast and begin your day with a visit of the capital city of Nouakchott believed translation from Berber “The place of the winds” and one of the largest cities in the Sahara Desert.
Visit the following places: –the craft market –the mosque with its two minarets –the National Museum with its ethnographical and anthropological exhibit. In the afternoon visit to the desert dunes, trekking on the big dunes to discover the desert beauty. The return of boats in the late afternoon is an original performance, Overnight Nouakchott.
Day 3: Nouakchott – Atar – B-L-D (By Road) (430 km / 5 hours)
After breakfast, depart for Atar. Drive through Akjoujt to Atar, Mauritania’s most beautiful region, with the country’s most impressive dunes, rock paintings, stunning oases and nomadic culture. Explore the traditional quarter and the market. Overnight in Atar.
Day 4: Atar –Azoughi – Chinguetti – B-L-D (By Road) (105 km / 2 hrs appx)
After breakfast, drive to Azougoui, the ancient capital of the Almoravids, a group of Muslim warrior monks who conquered Morocco, Spain and sub-Saharan Africa in the eleventh century.
See vestiges of the fortress that was built in the cover of 20,000 palm trees and the mosque among a maze of rocks.
Then continue to Chinguetti the seventh holy city of Islam, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit the libraries, traditional quarters, and oases.
Chinguetti, meaning “Good horse”, was established in (1261). It was on the caravan route linking northern Sudan to North-Africa. This road was the main access to the gold and other products from the Sudan. This ancient city was also a center of religious and cultural influence from where Mauritanians spread Islam and the Arab-Muslim culture to the entire West Africa. Chinguetti was a cultural center where theology, poetry, philosophy and law and other disciplines were studied. Overnight in Chinguetti.
Day 5: Chinguetti–Guelb Er Richat–Ouadane – B-L-D (By Road) (128 km/2 hrs)
After breakfast, depart to Ouadane with a stop in Guelb Er Richat, an impressive crater, which originated from a meteorite that Theodore Monod had been searching for, for many years. Ouadane which was one of the main caravan centers in West Africa. Overnight in Ouadane.
Day 6: Ouadane–Terjit–White valley–Atar – B-L -D (By Road) (285 Km / 5 hrs)
After breakfast, cross the White Valley to reach Terjit, the most beautiful oasis in Mauritania, where there are oasis with thermal springs and pools for bathing. Continue to Atar and rest of at leisure. Overnight in Atar.
Day 7: Atar – Nouakchott -B- (By Road) (438 kms / 6 hrs appx)
After breakfast, drive back to Nouakchott. Complete city tour by buying souvenirs or just stay at leisure the rest of day. Overnight in Nouakchotta.
Day 8: Nouakchott – Depart
Today, you will be transferred to the airport in time.
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| Place | Nights | Hotels |
| Nouakchott | 02 | Azalai Marhaba |
| Atar | 01 | Hotel Waha |
| Chinguetti | 01 | Motel Lagueila |
| Quadane | 01 | Motel Vasquee |
| Atar | 01 | Hotel Waha |
| Nouakchott | 01 | Azalai Marhaba |
- Accommodation as per the program
- Meals as per the program
- Entrance fees.
- Local English speaking guide.
- All transfers, sightseeing, excursions.
- All taxes.
- Air-ticket
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Personal Expenses.
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Camera / Video Camera Fees.
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Medical Aid.
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Tips.
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Travel Insurance.
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Visa (If any).
– Accommodation in good hotels.
– Check-in / out time is 12 noon at most of the hotels.
– Extension to other places is also possible with a minimal extra cost. – Additional nights are available at each place with minimal supplement.
– A visa is required and must be obtained prior to your departure from your Country.
– If quoted hotel is not available, we will provide one of a similar category and standard.
– Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on weather, road conditions, flight schedules and room availability.
– In case the government changes presently applicable taxes, increase in airlines prices, fuel surcharge our rates will need to be adjusted accordingly.
– In Asia, there is no relevance between the distance and time of travelling, as it depends upon the condition of the roads and congestion of the traffic.
– While every effort will be made to maintain the itinerary, in view of local strikes etc that are beyond our control all schedule and itineraries are subject to last moment changes.
– Clients must be fully insured, as the company cannot accept liability for loss or damage to client’s property, medical emergencies or any other loss suffered by them whilst on tour.
– In Case of issuing Domestic or International air tickets, SGV is not responsible for any refund if the flight is delayed or cancelled, as it is the responsibility of airline.