The Ancient Cities of the Adrar: Ouadane—Chinguetti

Overview

DifficultyHard
Total Days7, 10, or 14 days
Days Trekking/Camping5, 8, or 12 days
Lodging2 nights

Pricing

7 Days€950
10 Days€1350
14 Days€1900

*minimum 4 persons; please inquire about our rates for smaller groups.

What You’ll Do

The richness and peace of the Saharan landscapes  unravel before your eyes full of hidden secrets. You will be enchanted by the golden sandy curves,  the declinations of ocre colours, by the invaluable treasures … and by their inhabitants, sentinels of an ancient world.

This journey lets you taste the authenticity and the mysteries of the desert and its inhabitants. These two old religious cities founded in the 11th and 12th centuries were once busy caravans trading centres. Nowadays you will be surprisingly bewildered by their serenity and quietness. You will wonder how they are still standing facing the unforgivable Saharan sands. You will share the life of the nomads in the oasis of Tenouchert for a night. You will truly understand the real meaning of the Saharan hospitality. All along the meharee you will walk through the magnificent and  varied landscapes of the Erg Ouarane.

Attractions You’ll See

  • Ouadane

    Ouadane is an ancient ksar; a fort city surrounded by a fortress wall. It is known for its “Rue de 40 Savants” (street…

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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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