From

NZ $3,317 per person

Western Sahara and Mauritania

11 days

•

From Laayoune to Nouakchott

4.4

447 traveler reviews

View all
View all

From

NZ $3,317 per person

+ $393 Local Payment

Price based on Cheapest Room

Price based on Shared Room

Price based on Private Single Room

Price based on Private Double Room

Select Date

1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Best price guarantee Learn More

Plan your adventure:

Gold Operator: Penguin Travel
Explorer: Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 6 - 12
Ages 18+

Image of a map showing the route of the tour

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

Expand All

Introduction

Day 1 Arrive Laayoune
Day 2 Laayoune - Tarfaya - Khnifiss National Park
Day 3 Laayoune - Dakhla
Day 4 Dakhla Bay - Dragon Island and White Dune
Day 5 Dakhla - Nouadhibou
Day 6 Nouadhibou - Ben Amera monolith - Choum village - Atar
Day 7 Atar - Africa Eye (Richat structure) - Ouadane
Day 8 Ouadane - Tenewchert oasis - Chinguetti
Day 9 Chinguetti - Amojjar Pass - Mheirith oasis - White Valley - Terjit Oasis
Day 10 Terjit oasis - Nouakchott
Day 11 Departure

What's Included

Expand All

Accommodation
Guide
Meals
Additional Services
Transport
Free eSIM
TourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.

What's Not Included

Flights
Insurance
Additional Services

Operated by

Penguin Travel

4.4

(447 reviews)

Number of tours

Age Range

18 to 80 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

96%

Established in 1989 in the heart of Copenhagen (Denmark), Penguin Travel rose...

Cancellation Policy

A transparent overview of applicable fees.

Travel Insurance

Be covered for any unforseen circumstances.

Customer Reviews

Tour Operator
Penguin Travel
4.4

Wayne
· May 24th, 2025
A great trip overall. The tour gave us a comprehensive experience of Madagascar.
Show more
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!
Show more
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
Show more

Dates & Availability

Select departure month and travellers

Select Date

1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Upcoming departures

Hurry, deals only available for a limited time!

Ends on 13 Aug, 2025

From Sunday
30 Nov, 2025
To Wednesday
10 Dec, 2025
English
From:
NZ $3,317 per person
Multiple Room Types
Local Payment
$393

Why book with TourRadar?

Trusted and vetted operators
Rated excellent on
Best price guarantee

24/7 customer support
Earn $50 in travel credits
Free eSim with every purchase

To protect your payment and ensure your booking will be processed in Australia, never transfer or communicate outside of the TourRadar website or app.

More benefits

Can’t find the answer to your question?

Reach out to the experts at Penguin Travel with your enquiry, they usually respond within 1 day.

From

NZ $3,317 per person

+ $393 Local Payment

Price based on Cheapest Room

Price based on Shared Room

Price based on Private Single Room

Price based on Private Double Room

Select Date

1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Best price guarantee Learn More

Plan your adventure:

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 October 5th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after October 5th, 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.
Cancellation Policy
- Your money is safe with TourRadar, as we only pay the tour operator after your tour has departed.
- TourRadar is an authorized Agent of Penguin Travel. Please familiarize yourself with the Penguin Travel payment, cancellation and refund conditions.
Accessibility
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.
People also viewed
Hawaii Tours
Sailing in Turkey
Safari Holidays
Iceland's Magical Northern Lights (2025)
Croatia Sailing Tours
Puerto Natales and Torres del Paine Adventure…
8 Days Tour from Casablanca (Max.6 persons)