Mauritania Highlights Tour – 6-Day Adrar Desert, Chinguetti & Banc d’Arguin Adventure

Arrival in Nouakchott. Meet and greet with your local team, followed by a short orientation about the journey, desert travel conditions, and cultural insights. Overnight in the city.

Depart by 4×4 vehicles into the vast desert plains toward the Adrar region. Enjoy scenic stops along the way, witnessing the transition from coastal plains to Saharan landscapes. Arrival at desert camp or lodge.

Visit the lush Terjit Oasis, a hidden valley surrounded by cliffs and palm groves. Experience natural spring pools and continue with guided exploration of surrounding dunes and rock formations.

Travel to the legendary desert town of Chinguetti, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Discover ancient libraries, historic mosques, and the preserved architecture of one of the Sahara’s oldest caravan cities.

Journey from the desert toward the Atlantic coastline to reach Banc d’Arguin National Park. Arrive at this unique marine and birdlife sanctuary, home to fishing communities and migratory species.

Enjoy a morning boat excursion among islands and tidal flats of Banc d’Arguin, observing rich birdlife and coastal ecosystems. Return transfer to Nouakchott for departure.