15 days in Mauritania Itinerary

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Fly to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Drive to Trarza Region
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Trarza Region
— 3 nights
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Nouakchott
— 3 nights
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Atar
— 2 nights
Drive
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Chinguetti
— 2 nights
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Ouadane
— 1 night
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Hodh Ech Chargui Region
— 2 nights
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Trarza Region — 3 nights

Trarza Region is known for nature. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the fascinating landscape at Mauritania Sahara.

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Trarza Region is an approximately 19-hour combination of flight and car. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Amsterdam to Trarza Region. You will leave for Nouakchott on the 22nd (Sun).
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Nouakchott — 3 nights

Nouakchott is known for sightseeing, parks, and shopping. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the waterfront at Port de Peche, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Haye Mohamedia Mosque, indulge your taste buds at Galerie Zeinart, and hunt for treasures at Marche Capitale.

To see ratings, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, read Nouakchott visit planning site.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Trarza Region to Nouakchott. In January in Nouakchott, expect temperatures between 36°C during the day and 17°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Wed) so you can go by car to Atar.
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Shopping · Historic Sites · Beaches · Parks
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Atar — 2 nights

Kick off your visit on the 26th (Thu): take in the dramatic natural features at Terjit Oasis. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 27th (Fri): explore the striking landscape at Monolith of Ben Amera.

To see traveler tips, ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read Atar trip planner.

Traveling by car from Nouakchott to Atar takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and car. While traveling from Nouakchott, expect little chillier days and a bit warmer nights in Atar, ranging from highs of 32°C to lows of 21°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Fri) early enough to travel to Chinguetti.
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Chinguetti — 2 nights

Kick off your visit on the 28th (Sat): get advice or help at Bibliotheque Habott. Here are some ideas for day two: take in the spiritual surroundings of Chinguetti Mosque.

To see traveler tips, reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Chinguetti trip planning website.

Explore your travel options from Atar to Chinguetti with the Route module. Expect a daytime high around 32°C in January, and nighttime lows around 21°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 29th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Ouadane.
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Historic Sites
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Ouadane — 1 night

On the 30th (Mon), steep yourself in history at Ancient Ksour of Ouadane, Chinguetti, Tichitt and Oualata.

To see reviews, where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Ouadane tour itinerary app.

You can drive from Chinguetti to Ouadane in 2.5 hours. On the 30th (Mon), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel to Hodh Ech Chargui Region.
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Hodh Ech Chargui Region — 2 nights

Plan trip to Hodh Ech Chargui Region with our itinerary maker to find out where to go and what to do.

Explore your travel options from Ouadane to Hodh Ech Chargui Region with the Route module. You will leave for home on the 1st (Wed).
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Mauritania travel guide

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Piers & Boardwalks · Nature & Parks · Sacred & Religious Sites
Vast, sparse, and unexplored by international visitors, Mauritania consists mainly of desert landscapes. In the north, the desert breaks into rocky massifs, hiding a collection of World Heritage-listed caravan towns, highlights of many adventurous Mauritania itineraries. Much of the country's Atlantic coast has been protected as part of a national park, and its wealth of migratory birds make holidays in Mauritania particularly popular with nature lovers.
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