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Mauritania Tours
One of the last untouched countries in Africa, where the Sahara Desert stretches endlessly from ancient caravan cities to the Atlantic Ocean — with barely a soul in sight. Join our unique Mauritania tours, guided by our expert team on the ground.
This is not a destination that appears on bucket lists or Instagram feeds. It’s a country of 1.03 million square kilometres — larger than France and Germany combined — with a population of approximately 4.9 million, ninety percent of it Saharan desert. The travellers who come here come for reasons that don’t fit on a postcard: to handle thirteenth-century manuscripts in Chinguetti’s private libraries, to stand inside a forty-kilometre geological spiral visible from orbit, to board a two-kilometre freight train hauling iron ore from deep Saharan mines to the sea.
RJ Travel Agency operates six tours in Mauritania with itineraries ranging from six to sixteen days. Every tour is led by English-speaking local guides, travels by desert-equipped 4WD, and covers full board accommodation from desert camps to guesthouses in UNESCO heritage towns. Choose a guaranteed departure with a small group of up to fifteen travellers, or book a private trip on your own dates with your own vehicle and guide.
Whether you’re drawn by the medieval Islamic scholarship of the Adrar plateau, the raw overland adventure of the Iron Ore Train, or the birdlife of Banc d’Arguin National Park — one of only two UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the country — every route crosses terrain that most travel companies can’t access and most travellers will never see.
- Ancient Desert Heritage: Explore the UNESCO-listed medieval libraries of Chinguetti and Ouadane, where centuries-old manuscripts still rest on wooden shelves, uncovering a forgotten chapter of Saharan scholarship with expert local guides who bring the story of the ancient caravan routes vividly to life.
- The Eye of the Sahara: Stand inside the Richat Structure — a 40-kilometre geological spiral visible from orbit — hiking across one of Earth's most otherworldly landscapes, where the Adrar Plateau meets endless desert in a silence most travellers will never experience.
- Iron Ore Train Adventure: Board one of the longest and heaviest trains in the world for an unforgettable open-air ride across the Sahara from Choum to Nouadhibou, sharing wagons with locals and cargo on a route no tourist bus can replicate.
- Oasis & Nomadic Hospitality: athe in the palm-shaded natural pools of Terjit Oasis, share mint tea under a nomadic tent at sunset, and experience the warm Mauritanian hospitality that turns a desert expedition into something deeply personal.
Tours in Mauritania
Easy Starting Points
All tours conveniently start from Nouakchott, or any other land border point with Morocco or Senegal.
Airport Assistance
Enjoy personalized airport meet & greet upon arrival.
Expert Local Guides
Travel with knowledgeable, English-speaking local guides who were born in the desert and provide expert leadership for top-tier travel experiences.
Official e‑Visa Support
Step‑by‑step instructions. Apply online before you fly.
✅ Included
- Airport transfers in Nouakchott
- All ground transportation by 4×4 vehicles
- Accommodation in hotels and desert camps
- English-speaking local guide throughout
- All entry fees to sites and monuments
- Full board meals throughout the tour
- Desert camping equipment
- Government travel permits
- Iron ore train experience
- Traditional Mauritanian tea ceremonies
❌ Not included
- International flights
- Travel insurance (mandatory)
- Mauritanian visa fees
- Tips for guides and drivers
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
- Anything not listed under Included
Mauritania Tours
Mauritania tours 6–16 days: Sahara desert, UNESCO cities, Eye of the Sahara, Iron Ore Train. Small group guaranteed departures or private adventures. Expert local guides, full board.
Eight days across the Sahara's most spectacular terrain: hike the Azoueiga dunes at sunset, stand inside the Eye of the Sahara's impossible geometry, climb Ben Amera — Africa's tallest monolith — and ride the world's longest iron ore train from Zouerate to the Atlantic. A complete Mauritanian expedition with private 4x4 and English-speaking guide throughout. From €1,600.
Journey through Mauritania's most remote UNESCO World Heritage sites — the earthen fortress-city of Oualata and stone-built Tichitt — traversing the legendary Road of Hope, exploring prehistoric rock engravings, sailing with traditional Imraguen fishermen, and witnessing the Sahara's most extraordinary geological formations. This 16-day expedition is the definitive grand tour of one of Africa's last-untouched travel frontiers.
Journey through one of Earth's most remote and enigmatic landscapes. Explore the Eye of the Sahara, Africa's tallest monolith, UNESCO-listed ancient cities, and a pristine Atlantic bird sanctuary. This 12-day expedition combines geological wonders, archaeological treasures, and pristine wilderness in a single transformative adventure.
Experience one of Africa's most unexplored frontiers on this extraordinary 10-day Mauritania adventure. Traverse from the Atlantic coast to the boundless Sahara.
Join our small group on an unforgettable 8-day Mauritania tour exploring the UNESCO-listed Adrar region, the mysterious Eye of the Sahara, Africa's largest Ben Amera monolith, and the world's longest iron ore train. Fixed-date departures with guaranteed prices: €1,699 per person.
Ride the world's longest iron ore train across the Sahara and explore Chinguetti's 13th-century manuscript libraries on RJ Travel's 6-day private Mauritania tour. Adrar dunes, Terjit Oasis, UNESCO heritage cities, and the legendary SNIM train crossing. Fully guided, fully private.