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8Days / 7 nights - Full Pens … More
Adrar and Arguin basin in 4X4
8Days / 7 nights - Full Pension
Discover the ancient cities, beautiful oases, the charming desert in Mauritania and other natural and special places
Discover new cultures and enjoy a unique and magic experience
Do not hesitate, participate in this program and enjoy your lifetime trip
Distance covered: 1580 km
Validity: all the year
Points important:
Chinguitty: It was founded into 660 of Hégire (13th century). 7th holy place of Islam and classified world inheritance of humanity, the city of Chinguitty was a cultural and religious headlight important and a high place of meeting of the Ouest-africains pilgrims in departure for Mecque. Today still, it preserves in its libraries and museum rich in manuscripts and writings, of rare testimonys of the spiritual radiation of the city. It played also a very dominating economic part (relay caravaneer for the Trans-Saharan trade).
Ouadane: City founded with 12th and which counted 40 scientists per street, today it remains only some ruins of its prestigious mosque, of its library which jealously safeguard a part of its inheritance. Ouadane was used as Portuguese commercial counter in 1487. It was the first city to introduce the date palm in Mauritania
Tergit: the most known oasis and most impressive of Adrar; Palm plantation located at the bottom of the throat of a plate, cascades of and udder spring water of rock where the source of curative hot water, surrounded of luxuriant vegetation, adds magic feelings and images in this desert context. The oases are particularly appraisals at the time of the period of Guitna: gathering of dates.
Arguin basin : national park since 1976, classified world inheritance of humanity by UNESCO mainly because of its role of fish pond and nurseries for any kind of fish, the bench of Arguin, the largest coastal park of Africa, is an ornithological reserve of a surface of 120 km2 distributed equitably between sea and ground sanctuary protected from million migratory birds, of water birds (45 000 couples: Pelicans, Spatulas, Cormorants, Flemings, Pinks, Herons, Aigrelles etc.) ; more than 2 million birds of shores (Courbis, Barges, Sandpipers, Plovers etc; greater world concentration of seals monks persecuted since the 15th century (500 individuals in the white Cape, only group being adapted to tropical water); refuge for the marine tortoises, the Cetacea. It is also the field of the small fauna: gilded jackal, gerbil, hyena striped etc
Island of Tidra: It was the cradle and the starting point of the Almoravide conquest.
Visit islands nurseries of the birds on board veil dugouts.
Beautiful beaches of Nouakchott.
Itinerary
1.
Arrival at Nouakchott
Airport pickup and transfer to hotel. Depending on the arrival time, we will take a brief tour of the city. Lodging in a hotel.(dinner)
2.
Nouakchott - Atar - Chinguetti 530 kmMauritania Travel - Mauritania vacation - Mauritania trip
On the best tar road in Mauritania we will drive trough Akjoujt to Atar. From there on we’ll take the track to Chinguetti, the seventh holy city of Islam declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Lodging at a motel.(Breakfast, lunch, dinner)
3.
Full day in Chinguitty
Stay in Chinguitty the more ancient city in Mauritania, having tour in its libraries and quarters and its oases, Lodging at a Motel.(Breakfast, lunch, dinner)
4.
Chinguetti - Ouadane 100 km
Our journey will take us across 120 km , the true sand dune desert , where we will experience the isolation of the lost cities of the desert. When we arrive in Ouadane, we will visit the museum that displays the surprisingly glorious past of this country. Lodging at a motel.(Breakfast, lunch, dinner)
5.
Mauritania Travel - Mauritania vacation - Mauritania tripOuadane - Passe d'Amogjar - Terjit 200 km
The Passe d’Amogjar is a beautiful canyon, where we will see some amazing prehistoric paintings and the “Fort Saganne”, built by the French. After a short visit of Atar we will make our way into the desert along a picturesque track to Terjit, where an oasis with thermal springs and marvelous pools awaits us for bathing. Lodging at an motel.(Breakfast, lunch, dinner)
6.
Terjit – Benichab – Arguin basin 500km séjour de pêche en Mauritanie - pêche sportive en Mauritanie - pêche en Surf-casting
From the stony Adrar desert, we will head towards Akjoujt en route to Benichab, where there is a large layer of fossil water, 90 meters deep, used for bottled mineral water. Leaving Benichab, we will approach Iwik along the dunes that lead to the ocean passing through ancient salt lakes. Iwik is a village of Black Fishermen, the Imraguen, who sometimes fish with the help of dolphins Lodging at a Motel with tents..(Breakfast, lunch, dinner)
7.
Arguin basin – Island Tidra – Nouakchott 250kmséjour de pêche en Mauritanie - pêche sportive en Mauritanie - pêche en Surf-casting
After a relaxing morning at the beach savoring the freshest of fish, departure in the traditional boats with the fishermen to visit the Island of Tidra , we can view the dolphins , thousands of birds , after this special visit we return to Nouakchott. Lodging in a hotel. .(Breakfast, lunch, dinner)
8.
Nouakchott
We will visit the local markets, the museum and, in the afternoon, the lively fish market before departure.(Breakfast, lunch)
8Days / 7 nights - Full Pension
Discover the ancient cities, beautiful oases, the charming desert in Mauritania and other natural and special places
Discover new cultures and enjoy a unique and magic experience
Do not hesitate, participate in this program and enjoy your lifetime trip
Distance covered: 1580 km
Validity: all the year
Points important:
Chinguitty: It was founded into 660 of Hégire (13th century). 7th holy place of Islam and classified world inheritance of humanity, the city of Chinguitty was a cultural and religious headlight important and a high place of meeting of the Ouest-africains pilgrims in departure for Mecque. Today still, it preserves in its libraries and museum rich in manuscripts and writings, of rare testimonys of the spiritual radiation of the city. It played also a very dominating economic part (relay caravaneer for the Trans-Saharan trade).
Ouadane: City founded with 12th and which counted 40 scientists per street, today it remains only some ruins of its prestigious mosque, of its library which jealously safeguard a part of its inheritance. Ouadane was used as Portuguese commercial counter in 1487. It was the first city to introduce the date palm in Mauritania
Tergit: the most known oasis and most impressive of Adrar; Palm plantation located at the bottom of the throat of a plate, cascades of and udder spring water of rock where the source of curative hot water, surrounded of luxuriant vegetation, adds magic feelings and images in this desert context. The oases are particularly appraisals at the time of the period of Guitna: gathering of dates.
Arguin basin : national park since 1976, classified world inheritance of humanity by UNESCO mainly because of its role of fish pond and nurseries for any kind of fish, the bench of Arguin, the largest coastal park of Africa, is an ornithological reserve of a surface of 120 km2 distributed equitably between sea and ground sanctuary protected from million migratory birds, of water birds (45 000 couples: Pelicans, Spatulas, Cormorants, Flemings, Pinks, Herons, Aigrelles etc.) ; more than 2 million birds of shores (Courbis, Barges, Sandpipers, Plovers etc; greater world concentration of seals monks persecuted since the 15th century (500 individuals in the white Cape, only group being adapted to tropical water); refuge for the marine tortoises, the Cetacea. It is also the field of the small fauna: gilded jackal, gerbil, hyena striped etc
Island of Tidra: It was the cradle and the starting point of the Almoravide conquest.
Visit islands nurseries of the birds on board veil dugouts.
Beautiful beaches of Nouakchott.
Itinerary
1.
Arrival at Nouakchott
Airport pickup and transfer to hotel. Depending on the arrival time, we will take a brief tour of the city. Lodging in a hotel.(dinner)
2.
Nouakchott - Atar - Chinguetti 530 kmMauritania Travel - Mauritania vacation - Mauritania trip
On the best tar road in Mauritania we will drive trough Akjoujt to Atar. From there on we’ll take the track to Chinguetti, the seventh holy city of Islam declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Lodging at a motel.(Breakfast, lunch, dinner)
3.
Full day in Chinguitty
Stay in Chinguitty the more ancient city in Mauritania, having tour in its libraries and quarters and its oases, Lodging at a Motel.(Breakfast, lunch, dinner)
4.
Chinguetti - Ouadane 100 km
Our journey will take us across 120 km , the true sand dune desert , where we will experience the isolation of the lost cities of the desert. When we arrive in Ouadane, we will visit the museum that displays the surprisingly glorious past of this country. Lodging at a motel.(Breakfast, lunch, dinner)
5.
Mauritania Travel - Mauritania vacation - Mauritania tripOuadane - Passe d'Amogjar - Terjit 200 km
The Passe d’Amogjar is a beautiful canyon, where we will see some amazing prehistoric paintings and the “Fort Saganne”, built by the French. After a short visit of Atar we will make our way into the desert along a picturesque track to Terjit, where an oasis with thermal springs and marvelous pools awaits us for bathing. Lodging at an motel.(Breakfast, lunch, dinner)
6.
Terjit – Benichab – Arguin basin 500km séjour de pêche en Mauritanie - pêche sportive en Mauritanie - pêche en Surf-casting
From the stony Adrar desert, we will head towards Akjoujt en route to Benichab, where there is a large layer of fossil water, 90 meters deep, used for bottled mineral water. Leaving Benichab, we will approach Iwik along the dunes that lead to the ocean passing through ancient salt lakes. Iwik is a village of Black Fishermen, the Imraguen, who sometimes fish with the help of dolphins Lodging at a Motel with tents..(Breakfast, lunch, dinner)
7.
Arguin basin – Island Tidra – Nouakchott 250kmséjour de pêche en Mauritanie - pêche sportive en Mauritanie - pêche en Surf-casting
After a relaxing morning at the beach savoring the freshest of fish, departure in the traditional boats with the fishermen to visit the Island of Tidra , we can view the dolphins , thousands of birds , after this special visit we return to Nouakchott. Lodging in a hotel. .(Breakfast, lunch, dinner)
8.
Nouakchott
We will visit the local markets, the museum and, in the afternoon, the lively fish market before departure.(Breakfast, lunch)
Location:
Nouakchott
Day:
01/19/2010 to 01/30/2010
Category:
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A BIT OF HISTORY
Nouakchott was a small colonial fort populated by a few hundred souls. From the Thirties with the construction of the Imperial which connected Casablanca to Dakar and the installation of the convoys by the Lacombes Company which made the Saint-Louis-Rosso-Atar trip, Nouakchott, began to develop, modestly, it is true. The place became a relay for the nomads in transhumance and a stop between Atar and Rosso.
In 1950, a flood inundated the village and the inhabitants settled in a new site, a little more in the west.
It is on July 24 1957 that the project to transfer the capital from Saint-Louis to Nouakchott became a fact.
March 5th, 1958, Mokhtar Ould Daddah, Vice-président of the Council and Gerard Jacquet, Ministre of France for Overseas, placed the first official stone of Nouakchott.
It is during the great drought of 1973-1976, which brought to Nouakchott a great mass of rural people. Between 1972 and 1975, the population passed from 40,000 to 145,000 and then to 450,000 ten years later.
In 2003, projections are of a population of 810,000 inhabitants.
From 1973 the Town of Nouakchott was divided into four districts, then with the massive developments, which followed, two other districts, the 5th, and the 6th were created. The city continued to grow and two more were added in 1979 and 1988, Toujounine and Arafat then two others in 1989, Dar Naim and Riad.
Today Nouakchott counts 9 Moughataa
Nouakchott has a lot of charm, and is not a dangerous place. This city, stretching for kilometres in northern direction, has a laid back atmosphere. People are very friendly, and there are almost just as many women in the streets as there are men, and there are few signs of limitations to their freedom
When you're here, you'll end up walking in the streets, and go down to the endless beach. Inside Nouakchott, the city centre is active and with entertaining market activities going on, mainly in the early hours of the day. The Cinquième district is an even better market, where handicrafts can be seen or bought. Prices are high here, and the handicrafts, being of very good quality, are unfortunately not worth the price. Of buildings to be seen, Nouakchott is too young to offer anything of high age. The mosque donated by Saudi Arabia in the town centre, is impressive. So is the Moroccan one, further south.
Nouakchott deserves to have its sunny side exposed as well, and the Tavragh Zayna and Las Palmas areas, less than half a kilometre northwest of the town centre, indicate what the good life in Mauritania can be like. Huge and impressive villas, can be seen from a distance, behind walls and gates
GETTING AROUND
AIRPORT
As you get off the plane porters will approach you. If you do not have cash and if your luggages are light, hold onto them yourselves. If not, conclude a deal with the porter.
From the airport you can travel by a taxi. In Nouakchott, taxis do not have meters. Indicate your direction. Ensure that the requested address was identified and especially inform yourself about the fee, conclude and leave.
IN TOWN
During the cold season, going places in Nouakchott is very pleasant. The distances are often reduced.
You can go by taxi but don’t forget to discuss and agree on the price. In general, they are known. But discuss and agree because an individual can own the taxi and you are alone on board. It can be collective with a fixed rate and you pay a small amount for your part of the ride.
You can be transported by bus. It is a very popular means for the masses. For certain people, it is not practical. These buses are often old and stop at the sight of customers. This really slows down their travel.
Plage des Pêcheurs and the Wharf
One of the best retreats from dusty Nouakchott, is the beach and the port, Wharf. The main attraction of the small and old port of Wharf is the fisher boats coming in with their catch in the afternoon. They also offer services for those interested in going fishing themselves.
The beach is really good, and unspoilt, and the water is clean, too. This is a place excellent for meeting young people in a relaxed ambience, and the beach becomes almost crowded in the weekends. There is fishing activity here as well, with many Senegalese fishermen, and this would be your best place to eat around Nouakchott. The fish is fresh, and it's grilled on the spot, and sold at sensible prices. 5 km east: Nouakchott
TOWARDS THE INTERIOR OF THE COUNTRY
The interior of the country is well served. Generally by “bush taxis” . They are cars of the limousines type carrying 6 to 8 people and the luggage is in the back trunk or on the roof. These taxis reach most destinations. For the difficult access points, they usually use 4x4, generally Toyota’s, station wagons or pick-up trucks. In this last case, the passengers are at the back on the platform. They can prove to be comfortable and stable if the load is well distributed and you can fit between the luggages and bundles. Avoid pick-up trucks which are overloaded. You can also pay for a place at the front, "in first class".
From Nouakchott the cars go everywhere towards the principal zones.
You have several destinations:
towards "La route de l'espoir" (The road of hope):
Boutilimit-Aleg-Maktaa-Lahjar-Guerou-Kiffa-Tintane-Aioun-Nema
towards Rosso and Senegal
towards Akjoujt-Atar
towards Moudjeria-Tidjikja
towards Bogé-Kaédi
towards Sélibaby
towards Mederdra-Rkiz
towards Keur Macène-Ndiago
towards Nmamghar-Nouadhibou
8Days / 7 nights - Full Pension
Discover the ancient cities, beautiful oases, the charming desert in Mauritania and other natural and special places
Discover new cultures and enjoy a unique and magic experience
Do not hesitate, participate in this program and enjoy your lifetime trip
Distance covered: 1580 km
Validity: all the year
Points important:
Chinguitty: It was founded into 660 of Hégire (13th century). 7th holy place of Islam and classified world inheritance of humanity, the city of Chinguitty was a cultural and religious headlight important and a high place of meeting of the Ouest-africains pilgrims in departure for Mecque. Today still, it preserves in its libraries and museum rich in manuscripts and writings, of rare testimonys of the spiritual radiation of the city. It played also a very dominating economic part (relay caravaneer for the Trans-Saharan trade).
Ouadane: City founded with 12th and which counted 40 scientists per street, today it remains only some ruins of its prestigious mosque, of its library which jealously safeguard a part of its inheritance. Ouadane was used as Portuguese commercial counter in 1487. It was the first city to introduce the date palm in Mauritania
Tergit: the most known oasis and most impressive of Adrar; Palm plantation located at the bottom of the throat of a plate, cascades of and udder spring water of rock where the source of curative hot water, surrounded of luxuriant vegetation, adds magic feelings and images in this desert context. The oases are particularly appraisals at the time of the period of Guitna: gathering of dates.
Arguin basin : national park since 1976, classified world inheritance of humanity by UNESCO mainly because of its role of fish pond and nurseries for any kind of fish, the bench of Arguin, the largest coastal park of Africa, is an ornithological reserve of a surface of 120 km2 distributed equitably between sea and ground sanctuary protected from million migratory birds, of water birds (45 000 couples: Pelicans, Spatulas, Cormorants, Flemings, Pinks, Herons, Aigrelles etc.) ; more than 2 million birds of shores (Courbis, Barges, Sandpipers, Plovers etc; greater world concentration of seals monks persecuted since the 15th century (500 individuals in the white Cape, only group being adapted to tropical water); refuge for the marine tortoises, the Cetacea. It is also the field of the small fauna: gilded jackal, gerbil, hyena striped etc
Island of Tidra: It was the cradle and the starting point of the Almoravide conquest.
Visit islands nurseries of the birds on board veil dugouts.
Beautiful beaches of Nouakchott.
Itinerary
1.
Arrival at Nouakchott
Airport pickup and transfer to hotel. Depending on the arrival time, we will take a brief tour of the city. Lodging in a hotel.(dinner)
2.
Nouakchott - Atar - Chinguetti 530 kmMauritania Travel - Mauritania vacation - Mauritania trip
On the best tar road in Mauritania we will drive trough Akjoujt to Atar. From there on we’ll take the track to Chinguetti, the seventh holy city of Islam declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Lodging at a motel.(Breakfast, lunch, dinner)
3.
Full day in Chinguitty
Stay in Chinguitty the more ancient city in Mauritania, having tour in its libraries and quarters and its oases, Lodging at a Motel.(Breakfast, lunch, dinner)
4.
Chinguetti - Ouadane 100 km
Our journey will take us across 120 km , the true sand dune desert , where we will experience the isolation of the lost cities of the desert. When we arrive in Ouadane, we will visit the museum that displays the surprisingly glorious past of this country. Lodging at a motel.(Breakfast, lunch, dinner)
5.
Mauritania Travel - Mauritania vacation - Mauritania tripOuadane - Passe d'Amogjar - Terjit 200 km
The Passe d’Amogjar is a beautiful canyon, where we will see some amazing prehistoric paintings and the “Fort Saganne”, built by the French. After a short visit of Atar we will make our way into the desert along a picturesque track to Terjit, where an oasis with thermal springs and marvelous pools awaits us for bathing. Lodging at an motel.(Breakfast, lunch, dinner)
6.
Terjit – Benichab – Arguin basin 500km séjour de pêche en Mauritanie - pêche sportive en Mauritanie - pêche en Surf-casting
From the stony Adrar desert, we will head towards Akjoujt en route to Benichab, where there is a large layer of fossil water, 90 meters deep, used for bottled mineral water. Leaving Benichab, we will approach Iwik along the dunes that lead to the ocean passing through ancient salt lakes. Iwik is a village of Black Fishermen, the Imraguen, who sometimes fish with the help of dolphins Lodging at a Motel with tents..(Breakfast, lunch, dinner)
7.
Arguin basin – Island Tidra – Nouakchott 250kmséjour de pêche en Mauritanie - pêche sportive en Mauritanie - pêche en Surf-casting
After a relaxing morning at the beach savoring the freshest of fish, departure in the traditional boats with the fishermen to visit the Island of Tidra , we can view the dolphins , thousands of birds , after this special visit we return to Nouakchott. Lodging in a hotel. .(Breakfast, lunch, dinner)
8.
Nouakchott
We will visit the local markets, the museum and, in the afternoon, the lively fish market before departure.(Breakfast, lunch)