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Experience the Trans-Sahara Train Adventure in Mauritania

Embark on an extreme desert journey aboard the Trans-Sahara train from Choum to Nouadhibou, riding iron ore hopper cars across the vast Sahara.

Discover the thrill of riding Mauritania's iron ore train and explore its iconic desert landmarks like Chinguetti and the Eye of the Sahara.

Experience the thrill of the world's longest train journey across the Sahara Desert on the Mauritania iron ore train from Choum to Nouadhibou.