Activity Mauritania

Adrar & Banc d'Arguin 10-Day Tour

4.9 (8 reviews) 10 days Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Our tours are facilitated by authentic Mauritanian nomads who have deep insights into the rich heritage and culture of Mauritania. Our guides are very friendly and speak many languages. They can easily switch between languages to communicate with guests from different nationalities and locals.

This tour is created by Mauritanian natives and comes with incredible benefits unique to our services, like authentic guest houses and campsites, access to historical sites, and a strong familiarity of the region. We are well connected in Mauritania and can make special introductions and relationships with locals and important persons in addition to providing the highest quality tours in the country.

Nature and Wildlife Tours Multi-day Tours Private and Luxury Private Sightseeing Tours Cultural Tours Historical Tours 4WD Tours DSA non-compliant

At a glance

Duration: 10 days
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–12
Guide: Arabic, German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Operated by: Sidi Tours Mauritania

Ages: Adults (18–70 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Government fees: Checkpoint fees and taxes
Included: Private transportation: Well-maintained 4x4 trucks
Included: Surcharges on fuel: All fuel is included
Included: Lunch
Included: Dinner
Included: Breakfast

Not included

Not included: Meals in Nouakchott
Not included: Hotels in Nouakchott

Itinerary

Day 1 · Arrive in Nouakchott

Nouakchott

12 hours

Stay overnight in the city, have dinner, and embark into the desert.

Stay in hotel or guest house, arranged by Sidi Tours.

Day 2 · Nouakchott, Big Dunes Azoueiga

Stop 1

4 hours

Climb the dunes and watch the breath-taking sunset.

Camping under the stars near the dunes.

Day 3 · Azoueiga, White Valley, Terjit Oasis

Terjit Oasis

6 hours

1-hour hike from Terjit.

Camping overnight in the Ichive Valley under the stars.

Day 4 · Ichive Valley, Mherith Oasis, Amogjar Canyon, Chingeutti

Stop 1

4 hours

Visit the canyon before heading to Chinguetti.
Chinguetti

6 hours

Visit the UNSECO World Heritage Site of Chinguetti, see the Islamic library, and overnight in a guest house.

Stay in guest house in Chinguetti.

Day 5 · Chingeutti, Richat Structure, Ouadane

Stop 1

one hour

Travel to the center of the 40-km-wide geological anomaly, also known as the Eye of the Sahara, which is visible from space.
Stop 2

6 hours

Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Oudane, one of the 4 ancient trade cities in Mauritania.

Stay in guest house in Oudane.

Day 6 · Ouadane, Atar, Ben Amera Monolith

Stop 1

6 hours

Wake up in Oudane and embark.
Atar

4 hours

Visit Atar, the capital of the Adrar region.
Monolith of Ben Amera

4 hours

The second largest stone (monolith) in the world, Ben Amira towers over the desert.

Camping under stars next to Ben Amira.

Day 7 · Ben Amiea, Iron Ore Train, Nouadhibou

Monolith of Ben Amera

4 hours

Wake up at Ben Amira and embark.
Nouadhibou

4 hours

Visit the second largest city in Mauritania, Nouadhibou.

Stay in hotel in Nouadhibou.

Day 8 · Day in Nouadhibou

Nouadhibou

10 hours

Spend the day visiting the city its famous harbor.

Stay in hotel in Nouadhibou.

Day 9 · Nouadhibou, Chami, Tafarit, Banc D’arguin

Nouadhibou

4 hours

Wake up in Nouadhibou, then embark.
Banc d'Arguin National Park

4 hours

See flocks of migratory birds and fishing villages.
Stop 3

4 hours

Visit the beautiful coastline and beaches.

Spend the night in traditional Mauritanian tents in Tafarit.

Day 10 · Tafarit, Iwik, Sailing, Bird Watching, Nouakchott

Stop 1

4 hours

Wake up in Tafarit, then embark to see the fishing village of Iwik where we embark on a sail boat to the islands where birds gather.
Stop 2

2 hours

View flamboyance of flamingos.
Nouakchott

2 hours

Return to our destination for dinner. This marks the end of the tour.

Stay in hotel or guest house.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Nouakchott Airport

Our guides meet all guests and customers at the airport with a sign that reads the tour operator's name. We provide transportation to Nouakchott city to stay the night before departing for adventures in the Adrar.