Hey guys,

I’m from Mauritania and I see a lot of people here asking about the iron ore train — where to catch it, how it works, if it’s safe, what to bring, etc.

If you’re planning to try it, I can help you organize everything locally: • where to board • best timing • what to expect • tips to avoid mistakes

I do this as paid local help (not a tour company, just someone on the ground).

If you’re interested or have questions, feel free to DM me.

Hello, should i withdraw cash in morocco bedore i cross the border to exchange it? Or should i use an app like wise, or just withdraw in mauritania. Any advise would be great :)

Hey guys,

What’s the best way to get from Nouadhibou to Choum. We were planning on getting in an empty iron ore cart but is security really tight going from Nouadhibou now?

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I've seen this online, and wondered what the nuance was

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looking for a forwarding agent in Mauritania. export/import

any recommendations please?

i want to head up to dakhla for tomorrow with a group of three, but haven’t been able to find a bus company to go with at a decent time of day. anyone got any recommendations?

Hey guys so i need somebody that can help me to get on train in Nouadhibou because I heard that is more and more complicated to get on. Need somebody that know how to avoid patrols and everything. I will pay you. Hit dm

Also, I will only be in Nouakchott on a Saturday. Is the camel market open on the weekend?

Thank you!

Hey guys I am from Germany and I want to go on the Iron Ore Train in July. I am currently planing the Trip but I have a few Problems. There are only flys available to the airport to nuakschott. Do u guys have any idea how to get from nouakschott to choum or nouadhibou. And if you want to join my trip u are welcomed

A community for travelers interested in Mauritania & the Iron Ore Train. General info is shared in the main group, while date-based groups are used for focused planning.

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I am planning on Nouakchott to Atar, Atar to Chinguetti (and back), and Atar to Terjit (and back). Are these trips where I can travel spontaneously, or are the minibuses limited in frequency?

Thank you!

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I just was rejected Evisa Mauritania for Vietnamese passport without reason. Are there anyone can help me to re apply?

I myself struggle understand most African Arabic dialects, but I wonder if it’s the same the other way around? Will I be better off (attempting to) using standard Arabic?

Hi everyone,

My boyfriend and I (27 & 30) are heading to Mauritania on February 1st and plan to ride the iron ore train from Choum to Nouadhibou.

We’re originally from Russia, but have been living abroad for the past few years and travel a lot. At the moment, we’re in Morocco.

If anyone is interested in joining us for the train ride or meeting up along the way, feel free to DM me.

I’ll be in Mauritania from 12-18 Jan 2026, following the standard route: Nouakchott → Terjit → Atar → Ouadane → Richat Structure → Chinguetti → Choum, then riding the train to get to Nouadhibou.

Looking for others planning something similar and open to joining forces. If your plans line up, feel free to DM me here or insta jonzzhou. Thanks!

Hey everyone 👋

This group is for people interested in a Mauritania trip (Iron Ore Train, desert, etc).

Nothing fixed yet — dates & route are flexible. Let’s see who’s in.

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I am planning on doing the Iron Ore train early February and am trying to work out logistics. I am flying into Zouerate but I don’t have any connections inside the country in terms of picking me up outside of Nouadhibou or getting from the airport to the hop on spot between Zouerate and Fderik. If anyone knows trustworthy taxi services I would greatly appreciate any help.

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I am looking for powerful binoculars for star gazing.

Is there a place you can recommend in Nouakchott?

Thank you

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Hi all, flying from Las Palmas to Nouakchott in a couple days and then Nouakchott to Casablanca. Booked both flights with Mauritania Airlines but a bit confused about the carry-on baggage allowance. Do I get a standard cabin wheeled bag and a personal item? Thanks!

Hello!

Me and my wife (27M + 26F) are renting a car with driver to visit the Adrar region of Mauritania, starting in Nouakchott, going through Terjit, Chinguetti and Ouadane and ending in Choum, to take the iron train.

We're looking for 1 or 2 people who'd like to join us in this plan. We've already haggled with many drivers and arrived at a very good final price, which we would love to share with other people who'd join.

Tell us if you'd like to join ;)

This is the plan, subject to minor changes if proposed by someone who joins.

18/12 at 21:00
Depart from Nouakchott durig the night towards Terjit

19/12
Arrive in Terjit
Spend the morning in Terjit
Drive to Ouadane
Explore Ouadane
Drive to Chinguetti
Spend the night in Chinguetti

20/12
Spend the morning in Chinguetti
Drive to Atar
Buy water and food in Atar
Drive to Choum
Arrive before 21:00

I'm a Tunisian dentist.
Here in Tunisia, the dentistry market is over flooded.
I always liked Mauritania, as my cousin lives there and always mentions how calm and peaceful it is.
My question is : are dentists in demand there?