About
ATAR VOYAGES
Atar Voyages is a well-known local and family-run Mauritanian touring and travel agency with more than 20 years experience in premier hospitality.
For your safety and peace of mind, our agency is officially registered in the Mauritanian Chamber of Trade and Industry and recognised by the Ministry of Tourism under the license number A – N°67 NR 709 /MCIT/DT. Our agency is independent and has no affiliated partner. All tours and car rentals are negotiated directly with Seck Mar Boulkeir, our owner.
Our local team endeavours to offer you the best Saharan and African adventures at your own rhythm, whether it is in the comfort of a 4X4 vehicle, at the pace of the camels (treks and camel-back rides) or a mix of both.
You can choose to travel on your own or form your own group. You can also be included in a group. You can build your own trip but we can also offer ready-made tours.
Many companies and NGOs trust us for their professional and humanitarian trips (Les enfants du Désert…).
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Meet Our Team
Our team is entirely Mauritanian and is only composed of experienced staff in the tourism sector.
Thanks to our expertise and our knowledge of the land, you will feel and be safe throughout your Saharan adventure while being immersed in our nomadic Saharan culture and traditions.
Seck Dendou Boulkeir
Seck is a professional and experienced guide. Founder of Atar Voyages, he is in charge of the organisation and the logistics of the tours. He speaks perfect French and is a Francophile.
Seck began in the tourism sector at a young age. Some of us may remember him as the the owner and manager of the “Fnac de Chinguitti”, where he used to sell local art craft and enticing books about Mauritania and the Sahara.
Saleck “Xav” , Cheikhna and Mad
Three of the best guides and drivers in the Adrar. Their experience, their expertise and their knowledge of the land enable them to negotiate the most difficult dunes and always find their way through delicate passages and situations. Cheikhna is a mechanic by trade. He is a genius when it comes to fix mechanical incidents when stranded in the desert. Beside, he was Théodore Monod’ s cook for many years. For sure he has a lot to tell about his adventures with this great explorer and scientist, who was passionate about the Mauritanian desert.
Boah and Lrahl
They are Seck’s younger brothers. They are being trained as professional guides. No one makes tea like Boah! Both will take good care of you and will charm you with their kindness.
Cheikh Lweli , Mostafa, Bole and Mounir
Four experienced cooks who have a perfect knowledge of local dishes. They apply strict hygienic rules when preparing food. They know how to spoil their guests with delicious regional meals and you will be surprised by the quality of the meals they elaborate in the middle of the Sahara. You will relinquish their food but also their scrumptious local stories.
Louane, Camel herder leader
He is a passionate camel herder . He loves his camels and tend to them very affectionately and professionally. He is also a gardener which enables him to provide his family with the basics. Even though he is not a fluent French speaker, you will be charmed by this happy and optimistic character. He may also show you how to hut and ride a camel and teach you a few words of our local language, the Hassaniya language (close to Arabic and Berber).
*Depending on the size of the groups, the languages spoken by our travelers, and the availability of our staff, the teams may vary. Different drivers, camel herders, cooks and guides may join our team. They are all well trained and experienced in the tourism sector.