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US $1,642

Western Sahara and Mauritania

11 days

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From Laayoune to Nouakchott

4.4

420 traveler reviews

Western Sahara and Mauritania - Penguin Travel

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Gold Operator: Penguin Travel
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Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 12
Age range 18 to 76

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Highlights

Explore Laayoune, the largest city in Western Sahara
Visit Tarfaya, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's old haunt
Drive through scenic desert landscapes to Dakhla
Enjoy a boat trip to Dragon Island from Dakhla
Discover the historic trade city of Chinguetti

Itinerary

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Introduction

Day 1 Arrive Laayoune
Day 2 Laayoune - Tarfaya - Khnifiss National Park
Day 3 Laayoune - Dakhla
Day 4 Dakhla Bay - Dragon Island and White Dune
Day 5 Dakhla - Nouadhibou
Day 6 Nouadhibou - Ben Amera monolith - Choum village - Atar
Day 7 Atar - Africa Eye (Richat structure) - Ouadane
Day 8 Ouadane - Tenewchert oasis - Chinguetti
Day 9 Chinguetti - Amojjar Pass - Mheirith oasis - White Valley - Terjit Oasis
Day 10 Terjit oasis - Nouakchott
Day 11 Departure

What's Included

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Guide
Meals
Additional Services
Transport

What's Not Included

Flights
Insurance
Additional Services

Operated by

Penguin Travel

4.4

(420 reviews)

Number of tours

Age Range

18 to 80 years old

Response time

12 hours

Response rate

100%

Established in 1989 in the heart of Copenhagen (Denmark), Penguin Travel rose...

Cancellation Policy

A transparent overview of applicable fees.

Travel Insurance

Be covered for any unforseen circumstances.

Customer Reviews

Tour Operator
Penguin Travel
4.4

Walter
· December 6th, 2024
Very varied, reliable organization, always solution-oriented (big thanks to Nesi!), surprisingly good accommodation,...
Micke
· November 21st, 2024
To begin with the visa issues, I got the details for it too late to get my visa on time. But Penguin sorted it out so...
Angelica
· November 19th, 2024
So glad I chose this 3-country tour. I enjoyed the cultural experiences, the nature walks, historic places and the...

Dates & Availability

11 days

Western Sahara and Mauritania

From Laayoune to Nouakchott

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From Sunday
30 Nov, 2025
To Wednesday
10 Dec, 2025
English
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Good to Know

Tour ID: 303358

Currencies
MRO
Ouguiya
Mauritania
د.م.
Moroccan Dirham
Western Sahara
Plugs & Adapters
As a traveler from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.
Type C
Mauritania and Western Sahara
Type E
Mauritania and Western Sahara
Type F
Mauritania and Western Sahara
Vaccines
- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Typhoid - Recommended for Mauritania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Mauritania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Cholera - Recommended for Mauritania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Tuberculosis - Recommended for Mauritania. Ideally 3 months before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Mauritania. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Rabies - Recommended for Mauritania. Ideally 1 month before travel.
- Yellow fever - Recommended for Mauritania. Ideally 10 days before travel.
Visa
- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
- Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
Payment information
- For any tour departing before May 27th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after May 27th, 2025, a minimum payment of 30% is required to confirm your booking with Penguin Travel. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
- Some departure dates and prices may vary and Penguin Travel will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
- The following cards are accepted for "Penguin Travel" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
Cancellation Policy
- Your money is safe with TourRadar, as we only pay the tour operator after your tour has departed.
- TourRadar is an authorized Agent of Penguin Travel. Please familiarize yourself with the Penguin Travel payment, cancellation and refund conditions.
Accessibility
Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.
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