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Mauritania - West Africa
Extraordinary journeys through one of Earth's last great wildernesses — ancient cities, endless dunes, and Atlantic horizons.
Our Experiences
From overnight desert camps to legendary train rides — each Yolo experience is crafted to reveal Mauritania's soul.
Board the world's longest train and ride 700km of Saharan silence — from the capital to the edge of the Atlantic.
Trek to the foot of Africa's largest monolith, rising 633m from the desert floor in one of the most remote landscapes on earth.
Stand where Atlantic surf crashes against golden dunes — two worlds colliding in breathtaking silence at the edge of Africa.
Cool your feet in crystal springs hidden inside steep desert cliffs, surrounded by palms and birdsong deep in the Sahara.
Sail through a UNESCO World Heritage site where flamingos and pelicans gather at the meeting point of ocean and desert.
City Experiences
From ancient UNESCO caravan towns to Atlantic port cities — each destination tells a different chapter of Mauritania's story.
Explore the territory
Capital city and cultural center, with lively markets, Atlantic fishing boats, and the easiest starting point for a Mauritania journey.
Coastal city near Banc d'Arguin, known for Atlantic views, fishing culture, and access to the iron ore train route.
Gateway to the Adrar's plateaux, dramatic gorges, and ancient caravan towns of the Sahara.
Historic desert city known for ancient libraries, sand-filled streets, and centuries of Saharan scholarship.
Old caravan town and UNESCO heritage area, built from stone on the edge of the desert plateau.
The famous Eye of the Sahara, a vast circular landform best visited from the Adrar region.
One of Africa's oldest cities, an off-the-beaten-path UNESCO treasure of ancient stone architecture.
Remote caravan city famous for hand-painted geometric facades and manuscripts kept in family libraries.
Sample Itinerary
Our flagship journey takes you from the Atlantic coast deep into the Sahara and back — aboard the world's longest train.
About Yolo
Yolo was born from a deep love of Mauritania — its vast silence, ancient cultures, and landscapes that feel untouched by time. Our guides are locals, our camps are sustainably built, and every journey is designed to connect you with something real.
We believe Mauritania is one of the great undiscovered destinations on Earth. We're here to change that — carefully, respectfully, and with extraordinary care for the places and people we encounter.
Traveller Stories
"The Iron Ore Train night was one of the most extraordinary experiences of my life. Lying on iron ore, watching the Milky Way roll overhead across the Sahara — nothing compares."
"Our guide's knowledge of the desert was humbling. He knew every dune, every oasis, every family along the route. We weren't tourists — we were guests of the Sahara."
"Booking via WhatsApp was so easy — the team responded within an hour and customised everything for us. The camp at Erg Amatlich brought tears to my eyes. Perfect."