The ancient city of Chinguetti is the craddle of the Maures.

You 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...), and 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 marvelling at the view of the Mont Zarga. All along this meharee, you will meet the nomadic population of the Sahara.

Difficulty : You will walk 7 hours a day at the pace of the camels
Total days of the journey : 7 days, 10 days, 14 days or 21 days - Atar /Atar or Nouakchott/Nouakchott
Trekking days: 5 days, 8 days, 12 days or 19 days. (2 days to be on site)
Overnight stays: 2 nights in a traditionnal auberge (Bed and Breakfast), 6 nights in the desert under the tent or under the stars (your choice) (according to the lenghts of your stay).

Price: 800 € for 7 days / 1150€ for 10 days / 1600 €  for 14 days / 2300 €  for 21 days  (including VAT - excluding flights and visa)

The Sahara desert never looks the same. You will be charmed by its ever changing faces: the smooth wavy curves of the dunes in the sandy erg, the dark and ocre colours of the rocky regs, and the divine freshness of the oasis. While you walk through the Vallée Blanche and cross the Amatlich dunes at the pace of the camels, you will be pervaded by the quietness and serenity of the desert . We will spend the nights in  the dunes.

Difficulty : You will walk 7 hours a day at the pace of the camels
Total days of the journey : 7 days, 14 days or 21 days - Atar /Atar or Nouakchott/Nouakchott
Trekking days: 5 days, 10 days, 12 days or 19 days. (2 days to be on site)
Overnight stays: 2 nights in a traditionnal auberge (Bed and Breakfast), 6 nights in the desert under the tent or under the stars (your choice) (according to the lenghts of your stay).

Price: 800 € for 7 days / 1150€ for 10 days / 1600 €  for 14 days / 2300 €  for 21 days  (including VAT - excluding flights and visa)

The rich and serene landscapes of the Sahara desert unroll in front of your eyes and unveil its many secrets . Curves, Ocre declinations, and unvalulable treasures… Our drivers will expertly drive you through the Vallée Blanche dunes, Tezent Canyon, the many oasis (Azouega, Tanouchert, Terjit, Mhairet...) the regs displaying different coulours. You will enjoy the authenticity of the Sahara desert and may uncover some of its mysteries.
These two ancient cities will charm you and offer you calm and serenity. You will taste and imagine the atmosphere of their past when they were famous trading caravan cities.   You will be astonished at their resilience , battled by the never ending assault of the Saharan sands.  Where ever you are you will always be welcome by the nomadic populations.
 With this tour you will get to know the history of Mauritania when visiting the Portuguese forts of Agwedir and El Ghalaouia,  Gelb El Richat crater and the prehistoric site of El Beyed. The landscapes will keep you in awe all the way to this northern part of the Adrar.

Difficulty : none
Total days of the journey : : 7 days,  10 days, 14 days or 21 days- Atar /Atar or Nouakchott/Nouakchott
Days in 4X4 : 7days, 10 days 14 days or 21 days.

Trekking days: 0
Overnight stays: 2 or 3  nights in a traditionnal auberge (Bed and Breakfast) ,  5 or 10 nights in the desert under the tent or under the stars (your choice). This of course will depend on the lenghts of your stay)

 Price : 900€ for 7  days/ 1300€ for 10 days / 1800€ for 14 days / 2700€ for 21 days (including VAT, excluding flights and visa)

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 regs of the Adrar and of the Tagant region. The Tagant has much to offer: The Saharan crocodiles of Matmata, the ancient cities of Tichitt, 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 Oulata (on approval of the authorities) close to the Malian border  (3 weeks needed). You will marvel at its singular architecture : white and ocre ornements 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.

Diversified Program
Difficulty : none.
Total days of the journey : 7 days/14 days or 21 days- Atar /Atar or Nouakchott/Nouakchott
Days in 4X4 : 7 days, 14 days or 21 days.

Trekking days: 0
Overnight stays: 3 to 4 nights in a traditionnal auberge (Bed and Breakfast) ,  5 or 10 nights in the desert under the tent or under the stars (your choice). This of course will depend on the lenghts of your stay)

 Price : 1150€ / 1640€ / 2300€ TTC  / 3450€ TTC  (Flights and visas not included).(including VAT, excluding flights and visa)

(Please consult us for this tour as prices may vary depending on the distances and the places viewed)

Thanks to this 4X4 tour you will discover a culturally and geographically diversified Mauritania . 

The magnificent and refreshing Adrar oases nestled between valleys and canyons will welcome you. You may even have the opportunity to bathe and swim in their clear waters.

You will tread on the century-old stony or sandy narrow streets  in the ancient cities of the Adrar - Ouadane, Chinguitti - and Tagant -Rachid, Tidjikja, Tichit, Oualata, Nema. We will watch the last Nile crocodiles in Matmata guelta.

Later on, we will drive along the Atlantic coast. You will marvel at the unique views where the Saharan landscapes disappear into the Atlantic ocean. We will reach the Banc d'Arguin. In this Natural park you'll have the opportunity to admire the richness and diversity of its marine and bird fauna (cormorants, egrets, pink flamingos, sternes, mocking birds, spoon bills and grey herons, waders, cetaces, fellings, sharks,  marine turtles). In the heart of the Banc d'Arguin, we will come across the ancestral tribe of the Imragens. These fishermen are known for their respectful fishing techniques in harmony with their environment. They specialise in yellow mullet fishing (poutargue). A few decades ago they were still partnering with dolphins to fish mullets. 

Later on we drive down south and discover remarquable mangrove landscapes while getting closer to Senegal and driving along the river that separates the two countries. We can watch and admire the rich bird fauna (black stork, herons, cormorants, crowned cranes, spoonbills, ducks, flamingos, waders, pélicans), mamals (hippopotamus, Nile varans, Seba python, crocodiles ) and  flora (paletuviers) of the Parc National du Diawling, Senegal river delta. We drive along the dike in Diama and have a glimpse at the Senegal, the country on the opposite bank. We come across numerous phacocheres .

Programme : diversified.
Difficulté : none.
 Total days of the journey:  10 days, 14 days or 21 days- Atar /Atar or Nouakchott/Nouakchott.
Days in 4X4 : 10 days, 14 days or 21 days.
Price : 1350€ 10 days/ 1890€ TTC  14 days/ 2600€ TTC 21 days (excluding flights and visas).
Overnight stays: 4/5 nights in hotels or guest houses, bivouac (depending on the stay).

 Vous débutez votre

voyage par la découverte des dunes de l'Adrar et ses paysages sahariens de regs et d'ergs. La lente méharée au pas des chameaux vous invite au silence et à la contemplation. Tout au long de votre périple vous croisez les nomades et partagez peut-être trois thés traditionnels, le zrig (boisson à base de lait de chamelle ou de chèvre) et quelques dattes, symboles de l'hospitalité mauritanienne.

Vous déambulez dans les étroites ruelles ensablées de Chinguitti, l'ancienne cité caravanière et septième ville sainte de l'Islam. Vous goûtez à sa sérénité et vous émerveillez devant son patrimoine intellectuel conservé dans les bibliothèques familiales.

Vous poursuivez votre immersion dans les paysages sahariens en montant à bord du train du fameux train du désert, mis en lumière dans de nombreux documentaires télévisés. Vous vivez une aventure extraordinaire au plus prés de la population mauritanienne.

La suite du périple se déroule sur les territoires des deux parcs nationaux mauritaniens: le Banc d'Arguin au nord  et le Parc du Diawling au sud. Vous observez leurs faune et avifaune d'une diversité exceptionnelle.

Au banc d'Arguin, vous aurez l'occasion de faire connaissance avec la tribu des Imragens, pêcheurs ancestraux de la côte atlantique mauritanienne. Ils vous convieront sur leur lanche -bateau de pêche traditionnel à voile - pour une journée d'observation et de partage.

Nature du programme : 4X4, randonnée chamelière, train du désert.
Difficulté : aucune.
Durée totale :  10 jours, 14 jours ou 21 jours - Atar /Atar ou Nouakchott/Nouakchott.
Nombre de jours de 4X4 : Variable selon durée du séjour

Nombre de jours de chameau/trek: Variable selon durée du séjour

Train: Environ 10h à bord du train
Prix :  1350€ pour 10 jours / 1890€ TTC  pour 14 jours/ 2835€ TTC pour 21 jours  (Vol et visas non compris).
Hébergement : 4/5 nuits en hôtel ou auberge, les autres nuits en bivouac (selon durée du séjour) sous la tente ou à la belle étoile.