Overview
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Total Days | 14 or 21 days |
| Days Trekking/Camping | 11 or 17 |
| Lodging | 3-4 |
Pricing
| 14 Days | €2700 |
| 21 Days | €4000 |
*minimum 4 persons; please inquire about our rates for smaller groups.
What You’ll Do
Two of the most beautiful regions of Mauritania, Adrar and Tagant. This is a 4X4 tour that will lead you to the most beautiful oases, canyons and ergs of the Adrar and Tagant regions. The Tagant has much to offer: the Saharan crocodiles of Matmata, the ancient cities of Tichit, Tidjikja, Rachid, and Khat, all built in old stones and the beautiful oasis of Ain Safra. We may also venture to the amazing city of Oualata (on approval of the authorities) close to the Malian border (3 weeks needed). You will marvel at its singular architecture : white and ochre ornaments that frame doors and windows in a magnificent and complex way. Each if these ornaments tell a unique story.
We will be filled with awe and respect in front of the drawings realised by the first Saharan populations in the superb cave of Gentour Thouelme.
Attractions You’ll See
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Tichit
Tichit is an ancient caravan city from gray slate bricks in the far reaches of the Tagant region. It’s one of the four…
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Oualata
Also known as the “Mud City”, Oualata is the most remote of the four UNESCO World Heritage cities in Mauritania, and the closest…
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Oasis of Mhairith
The most productive oasis in Mauritania—Oasis of Mhairith is a large date-producing oasis nestled at the edge of the White Valley. It’s a…
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Makhrougat
Makhrougat is the home of the Elephant Mountains and “The Fingers”. These are rock formations that rise abruptly from the soft desert sand,…
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Chinguetti
A popular attraction showing off a major highlight of the trans-Saharan trade route. Chinguetti is several hundred years old, the current city is…
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Atar
Atar is the capital of the Adrar region in Mauritania. It’s known for its markets and is a great place to buy a…