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US $1,591

Western Sahara and Mauritania

11 days
From Laayoune to Nouakchott
4.4
420 traveler reviews
Western Sahara and Mauritania - Penguin Travel
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US $1,591
+ $209 Local Payment
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Price based on per person in Double room for departure 07 March 2025

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

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Additional Services

Operated by

Penguin Travel

Number of tours

35

Age Range

18 to 80 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

100%

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Customer Reviews

  • 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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  • March 2025
  • November 2025
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Upcoming departures
  • Friday
    7 Mar, 2025
    Monday
    17 Mar, 2025
    English
    Multiple Room Types
    $1,591
    + $209
    Local Payment
  • Sunday
    30 Nov, 2025
    Wednesday
    10 Dec, 2025
    English
    Multiple Room Types
    $1,591
    + $209
    Local Payment
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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 April 26th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after April 26th, 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
  • 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.