6 Days Mauritania beyond the sand

After breakfast, at around 9:30 AM, we will embark on a drive to the famous and magnificent dunes of Azouega. Along the way, we will make stops for photo opportunities at any time and enjoy a picnic lunch at the caves of Akjoujet. After our lunch break, we will continue our journey into the desert, eventually arriving at the stunning dunes of Azouega. Here, we will have the chance to climb to the top of a dune and admire the breathtaking panoramic landscape stretching out before us, all the way until sunset.

Meanwhile, our team will have set up a comfortable campsite and prepared a delicious dinner to enjoy around the fire. This will be followed by a peaceful night of camping under the stars.

The total driving distance for the day will be approximately 4.5 hours, covering around 320 km.

After breakfast, we will drive through one of the most beautiful landscapes you have ever seen, heading towards Chinguetti. Along the way, we will encounter real-life nomads and enjoy a picnic lunch at the entrance of the famous White Valley. Continuing our journey, we will be mesmerized by the breathtaking landscapes of the White Valley and ascend the canyon of Intourvine, passing through the beautiful oasis of Mherith before reaching Chinguetti.

Upon arrival, you can choose to ride a camel or hike to witness the sunset from the top of the big dunes of Chinguetti. Dinner and overnight accommodation will be provided at your guesthouse.

After breakfast in Chinguetti, we will drive to the ancient city of Ouadane, traversing the unforgettable desert landscapes of the ancient caravan routes. Along the way, we will pass by the nomadic oasis of Tenochert and have lunch with the nomads to experience their way of life. Continuing our journey, we will finally reach the famous Richat structure and visit the Eye of Africa before returning to Ouadane.

In the evening, dinner will be served at your guest house.
The total driving time for this day will be approximately 3.5 hours, covering about 160 km.

After breakfast, we will drive towards the famous monolith of Ben Amira, the second biggest stone in the world. Along the way, we will pass by the beautiful and renowned canyon of Amogjar. Here, we will have the opportunity to visit ancient rock paintings and enjoy the breathtaking panorama of the canyon.

Continuing our journey, we will head to Atar City, where we'll have lunch after exploring the bustling market of Atar.

After lunch, we will proceed to our final destination, the monolith, arriving just in time to visit the nearby rock sculptures and the monolith itself. Dinner and overnight camping will be arranged.

After breakfast, we will drive about 30 minutes to the fishing village of Iwik. From there, we will take a traditional sailboat with the Imraguen fishermen to visit the islands where migratory birds gather. The tour lasts around three hours.
After observing the birds, we will return to dry land and drive through the park to the renowned village of Nouamgar, where collections of pink flamingos are visible. We will have our lunch break while watching the birds, then continue for two more hours to finally arrive in Nouakchott. We will be transferred to our accommodations for dinner and the night.