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NZ $3,416 per person

Western Sahara and Mauritania

11 days
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From Laayoune to Nouakchott
4.4
460 traveler reviews
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  • Colorful mural depicting a character, near a blue door.
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Penguin Travel
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 6 - 12
Ages 18+
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Highlights

  • Explore Laayoune, the largest city in Western Sahara
  • Visit Tarfaya, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's old haunt
  • Drive through scenic desert landscapes to Dakhla
  • Enjoy a boat trip to Dragon Island from Dakhla
  • Discover the historic trade city of Chinguetti

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrival in Laayoune
  2. Day 2 Laayoune - Tarfaya - Khnifiss National Park - Laayoune
  3. Day 3 Laayoune - Dakhla
  4. Day 4 Dakhla Bay - Dragon Island and White Dune
  5. Day 5 Transfer to Mauritania - Nouadhibou & Cap Blanc
  6. Day 6 Nouadhibou - Ben Amira & Ben Aisha monoliths - Night in Desert Camp
  7. Day 7 Ben Amira - Choum Village - Iron Ore Train Tunnel - Atar - Chinguetti
  8. Day 8 Chinguetti - Tenewchert Oasis - Africa Eye (Richat structure) - Ouadane
  9. Day 9 Ouadane - M'Heirth - Terjit Oasis
  10. Day 10 Terjit oasis - Nouakchott
  11. Day 11 Departure
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What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Additional Services

Operated by

Penguin Travel

4.4
(460 reviews)
This operator has high review ratings and responds promptly to enquiries

Number of tours

42

Age Range

18 to 80 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

96%

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Customer Reviews

  • Wayne
    · May 24th, 2025
    A great trip overall. The tour gave us a comprehensive experience of Madagascar.
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  • Walter
    · December 6th, 2024
    Very varied, reliable organization, always solution-oriented (big thanks to Nesi!), surprisingly good accommodation, great transport (Toyota Land Cruiser), impressive landscapes, friendly people, great group. I will probably become a regular Penguin customer!
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  • Micke
    · November 21st, 2024
    To begin with the visa issues, I got the details for it too late to get my visa on time. But Penguin sorted it out so I could have a visa on arrival, it was a bit of a stress around all that. But when all that was sorted out the trip was great, the local guides and crew was perfect. Sometimes some things felt a bit rushed. Maybe it would have ben better if the whole trip was a bit longer so there was some time to relax between the long drives. But in all a good trip and I will probably go with penguin again
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Dates & Availability

11 days
Western Sahara and Mauritania
From Laayoune to Nouakchott

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 303358

  • Currencies
    MRO
    Ouguiya
    Mauritania
    د.م.
    Moroccan Dirham
    Western Sahara
  • Plugs & Adapters

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

    Type C
    Mauritania and Western Sahara
    Type E
    Mauritania and Western Sahara
    Type F
    Mauritania and Western Sahara
  • 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.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before November 25th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after November 25th, 2025, a minimum payment of 30% is required to confirm your booking with Penguin Travel. 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 Penguin Travel will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
    • The following cards are accepted for "Penguin Travel" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
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    Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.
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