About
Ride a massive freight train across the sahara desert for an epic adventure.
Why go
- An adventure of a lifetime
- Experience the raw feeling of freedom
- A once-in-a-lifetime ride
Must try
- Ride the open freight car filled with iron dust
Pro tips
- Take photocopies of passport and visa
- Bring ski goggles, mask, headscarf, flashlight
- Pack clothes you'll throw away
Good to know
- Riding the train is illegal
- Authorities generally tolerate it
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Rating
4.4 / 5 (41 reviews)