Tour in 4x4, Duration 12 days
The Adrar & the Banc d'Argin
Dolphins, turtles, golden jackal, so many wonders that make up the Banc d’Arguin.
It is to discover this surprising territory that this circuit leads you, between bays and beaches, and among authentic people.
But beyond the sea, it is also a total immersion in the Mauritanian desert that is offered to you, with the famous dunes of Amatlich and the sandy town of Chinguetti, a site witness to Koranic history.
The route:
Arrival in Nouakchott
Arrival in Nouakchott. Reception at the airport, transfer to the hotel and overnight stay.
Nouakchott- Akjoujt.- Amatlich – Oasis of Azoiga.
Departure for Akjoujt and continuation by the track to the massif of high dunes of Amatlich and oasis of graritte livrasse, Azoiga
Bivouac under the stars or in a nomadic tent.
Amatlich – palm grove of Echaîla – Oasis El Meddah.
Morning departure to the oasis of El Gleïtat and El-Meddah, the largest palm grove in Mauritania. cords of dunes planted with palm trees, here begins the long cord of dunes of Amatlich, and allows you to reach the palm grove of Echaîla stuck in the rocks, by clearing your way through the vegetation, you will discover a rock shelter, containing rock paintings a few meters away, a small spring brings its touch of freshness
Bivouac under the stars or in a nomadic tent.
Tifoujar – Terjit – the N’Tourvine pass – Mheirth
At the top of the Tifoujar pass, the view is impressive.
a cut of 200 meters in height literally throws itself into the EL-Abiod wadi at the bottom of the valley. the dunes rise to attack this totally sandy pass.
We go to Terjit where an oasis of thermal waters awaits us with wonderful basins in which we can bathe, After the pass of N’Tourvine. Magnificent scenery After the pass, the track continues on the plateau towards the oasis of Mhaireth
Bivouac under the stars or in a nomadic tent.
M’heirth – Ouadane – Guelb er Richat
After a walk in Mheirth oasis we return to Ouadane, we visit the old town, the museum which illustrates the highly glorious past of this country. and we visit The structure of Richat, nicknamed “the eye of Africa” or traditionally Guelb er Richât, is an old volcano crater,
Accommodation in a hostel
Chinguitty
We return to Chinguetti, the 7th holy city of Islam, dating from the 11th century, with its dry stone houses and its famous mosque declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
we visit the old town, the museum and the library
Accommodation in a hostel.
Canyon of Amogjar – Atar – Azougui – Yaghraf
We then continue to the canyon of Amogjar where we admire rock paintings and we visit one of the remains of the film “fort saganne”.etc….
We then head to Atar, the current capital of the
Adrar region, which hosts the largest and most colorful market in the whole region with its exotic products, typical of the Saharan trade. We first visit Azougui, former capital of the Almoravids who inhabited Spain in the 11th century, and current place of worship due to the presence of the tomb of Imam EL-Hadrami.
Bivouac under the stars or in a nomadic tent.
Benichab – Tiouilit – Iwik.
Continue towards Bennichab and with the Akchar massif we arrive at the Banc d’Arguin, passing through the villages of the Imraguenne fishermen: Tiouilit, Nouamghar, Iwik Night at the inn in camp
Visit to the islands
Take the spear to the islands to visit the bird colonies, return in the evening
Night at the inn in camp
Cape Tafarit
This magnificent place next to the village of Arkeiss has a rocky promontory giving a 180 degree view of the sea, overlooking it. The camp is the quietest in the park and it is also a superb spot for sport fishing.
Night at the inn in camp
Arkeiss-Nouakchott
We return to Nouakchott. Stroll on the beach animated by the return to the port of the fishermen
Dinner in town and night in hotel.
Nouakchott
Let’s visit the museum and the market.
Dinner in town and transfer to the airport.
* The price includes:
- Reception and transfer to the airport
- Accommodation
- Full board
- Camping equipment (Nomad tent.)
- Transport in 4×4 Vehicles
- 4×4 fuels
- spear fees
- French-speaking guide
- To cook
- Entrances to sites and museums and libraries.
* Not Included in the price:
- Fly and cool
- visa fees
- Travel assistance insurance
- drinks and personal expenses, tips
- All charges not specified.
