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Choum

Choum is a small desert town on Mauritania’s iron ore railway. Freight cars carry ore across the sands toward the coast, with passengers riding atop the train.

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Landmark4.3/5

Choum Tunnel

Landmark5/5

Iron Ore Train Hop-On Point Choum

Landmark5/5

Choum-centre ville

Culture4.5/5

Choum Mosque

Eat5/5

Restaurant Choum

Stays

Stay4.8/5

Auberge de Choum Guesthouse

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192 h

Lifetime Adventure: 8-Day Private Tour to Mauritania

This tour is unique for its combination of outdoor adventure cultural immersion and historical exploration in Mauritania It offers a chance to camp under the stars, ride the world's longest iron ore train, visit historic landmarks, and experience local culture at the camel market and port de pech, adventure tourists, and those seeking unique experiences.

$1,986.00

48 h

Iron Ore Train Adventure Across the Mauritanian Sahara

Travel from Nouakchott across the Mauritanian Sahara to Choum, with a stop in Atar, before boarding the legendary Iron Ore Train for an unforgettable journey to Nouadhibou. We take care of the difficult logistics, including transportation, local guide support, boarding assistance, drinking water and your transfer after arrival. You experience the adventure while our local team handles the journey from start to finish.