About
Ride the legendary iron ore train, the world's longest, across the sahara.
Why go
- One of the wildest travel experiences in the world
- An unforgettable experience of feeling alive
- A real, raw, unfiltered experience
Must try
- Ride the iron ore train across the sahara
- Explore ancient desert towns
- Visit terjit oasis
- See the richat structure
- Explore chinguetti
Pro tips
- Take shared bush taxis from nouakchott
- Arrange a driver + basic guesthouses yourself
- Guides know which wagon to board
- Train departs nouadhibou around 15:00-16:00
- Pack bin bags & strong tape for bags
Good to know
- Riding the train is illegal
- This is not a tourist experience
- Remote desert terrain requires a guide + 4x4
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