Activity Mauritania

Iron Ore Train Adventure Across the Mauritanian Sahara

2 days Free cancellation Private tour

Iron Ore Train Adventure Across the Mauritanian Sahara, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Travel from Nouakchott across the Mauritanian Sahara to Choum, with a stop in Atar, before boarding the legendary Iron Ore Train for an unforgettable journey to Nouadhibou. We take care of the difficult logistics, including transportation, local guide support, boarding assistance, drinking water and your transfer after arrival. You experience the adventure while our local team handles the journey from start to finish.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 days
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–3
Guide: Arabic, English, French
Operated by: Mauritania Experience

Ages: Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Iron Ore Train assistance
Included: Local guide
Included: Bottled drinking water is provided during the road journey from Nouakchott to Choum.
Included: Private transportation: Private transport from Nouakchott to Choum, including city pickup, plus transfer after the Iron Ore Train to your hotel or agreed location in Nouadhibou.

Not included

Not included: Meals
Not included: Airport pickup
Not included: Visa fees
Not included: Accommodation
Not included: Personal expenses

Itinerary

Day 1 · Nouakchott to Choum – Sahara Road Journey

Atar

one hour

Stop in Atar for lunch and a short break before continuing toward Choum. Travelers have time to rest, eat, and experience one of Mauritania’s main desert towns.

Day 2 · Choum to Nouadhibou – Iron Ore Train Adventure

Stop 1

12 hours

Board the legendary Iron Ore Train in Choum and cross the Mauritanian Sahara toward Nouadhibou in an open ore wagon. Our team assists with preparation and boarding. After arrival, transfer is provided to your hotel or agreed location in Nouadhibou.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meet your guide at the main entrance of Sheraton Nouakchott Hotel. Your guide will contact you before departure.

End point

The tour ends in Nouadhibou. Travelers can be dropped off at their hotel or another agreed location within the city.
Drop-off at your hotel or another agreed location within Nouadhibou city.

Pickup points

La Alhambra Suites and Club
Urban Hotel Suites
Hotel Hayatt
Auberge Tunisien
Hotel Atlantique Nouakchott
Hotel Hayatt Annexe
Twins Hotel
Sabah Resort
Hotel Flora
Andalusia Hotel
Hotel Dialali
Hotel Emira

and 51 more pickup points

Pickup is available from hotels and agreed locations within Nouakchott city. Airport pickup is not included. Your exact pickup time will be confirmed before departure.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.