Dunes, Canyons and Oasis: Chinguetti—Terjit

Overview

DifficultyHard
Total Days7, 10, or 14
Days Trekking/Camping5, 8, or 12
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 ancient city of Chinguetti is the cradle of the Maures.

You will walk around the old city and discover the centuries-old manuscripts kept in the family-run-libraries where erudites will enchant you with their tales. You will have friendly chats with the shop keepers who will invite you inside to share a Saharan tea. You will be in touch with your nomadic soul while  discovering the Adrar oasis (Lagueila, Lemghaleque Mhairet, Terjit…). Crossing the ergs and admire their amazing declinations of ocre colours (big erg Ouarane),  and across the canyons (Khangue Amoun) and the plateaus of Irat, Nouaje, Noizine at the pace of the camels. You will be delighted to reach the refreshing oasis of Terjit after marveling at the view of the Mont Zarga. All along this meharee, you will meet the nomadic population of the Sahara.

Attractions You’ll See

  • Terjit Oasis

    At the edge of the Adrar plateau, mineral water drips from the plateau walls into the Terjit Oasis where Mauritanians come to collect…

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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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