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Explore Mauritania – 8 days

8 days
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Start and end in Nouakchott
4.7
19 traveler reviews
  • Camel rider traveling across a sandy desert landscape.
  • Landscape with a lone tree against a backdrop of distant hills.
  • Lush oasis with palm trees between rocky desert cliffs.
  • Desert scene with camels and a person walking along sand dunes.
  • A sunrise over a landscape with silhouetted mountains and a fence.
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  • Narrow stone alleyway with ancient walls.
  • Palm trees in a desert landscape with rocky hills.
  • Ancient ruins made of stone in a desert area.
  • Rugged rock formations in a desert area.
  • Fish market with people and various fish on display.
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Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 20
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Highlights

  • Arrive in Nouakchott and transfer to hotel
  • Drive through Akjoujt to Atar and Chinguetti
  • Trek through the Chinguetti Desert
  • Bathe in the Oasis of Tergit
  • Explore Nouakchott's markets and museum

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Nouakchott
  2. Day 2 Nouakchott–Atar–Chinguetti
  3. Day 3 Chinguetti–Trekking
  4. Day 4 Chinguetti–Trekking
  5. Day 5 Chinguetti–Trekking
  6. Day 6 Chinguetti–Atar
  7. Day 7 Atar–Seguelil–Terjit–Nouakchott
  8. Day 8 Nouakchott–Departure
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Continent Tours

4.7
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Number of tours

40

Age Range

12 to 90 years old

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  • Terri
    · May 30th, 2025
    This was a great itinerary! The tour guides in Egypt as well as Ghana are the best on the business. Many thanks to Gigi. Michael, Kwaku, and Joe. Kwaku, thank you for going above and beyond. You will be fondly remembered and recommended.
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  • Charlene
    · January 10th, 2025
    My family and I took this store recently over the Christmas holiday, and it was one of the best experiences ever. I would highly recommend it. Of course we it helps if you have the best tour guide, and we did! Cecelia was beyond amazing and went above and beyond to make our experience exceptional!
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    Ivan

    Asked on August 13th, 2025

    Is the tour operator Continental travel? How many travelers (Maximum) in a tour for Mauritania? Are the accommodations rated 4+ at least?

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    • Continent ToursOperator•Written August 2025

      The maximum is 20 people while the minimum is 02 people. However, we will be happy to quote based on one solo traveler.

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    Grace

    Asked on December 3rd, 2022

    When is your next tour to Mauretania?

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    • Continent ToursOperator•Written December 2022

      We will help you arrange a trip to Mauritania in April 2023. Please advise your preferred dates to/from Nouakchott.

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Tour ID: 148114

  • Currency
    MRO
    Ouguiya
    Mauritania
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.

    Type C
    Mauritania
    Type E
    Mauritania
    Type F
    Mauritania
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Mauritania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Mauritania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for Mauritania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Mauritania. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Mauritania. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Mauritania. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Recommended for Mauritania. Ideally 10 days before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
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    • For any tour departing before November 15th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after November 15th, 2025, a minimum payment of $220 is required to confirm your booking with Continent Tours. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Continent Tours will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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