Mauritania Getting Around

Getting Around

Public transport exist between main cities. However if you really want to enjoy Mauritania, renting a 4x4 is almost mandatory and not so expensive if you share the cost. Bush taxis run between most cities. Regular cars are most expensive followed by peugeot 504s and pick up trucks/minibuses are cheapest. The desert train can be taken between Nouadhibou, Choum (for Atar), Fderik and Zouerat, and many smaller stops in between. Riding in the iron ore wagons is free, and the passenger wagon (only one train a day) has a small cost.