Iron ore Train

The Iron Ore Train adventure in Mauritania is one of the most famous and extreme travel experiences in the world. Stretching over 700 km, it is among the longest and heaviest trains on Earth, transporting iron ore from the mining town of Zouérat to the Atlantic port of Nouadhibou.

Travelers usually ride on top of the open ore wagons, especially between Choum and Nouadhibou, enduring wind, dust, cold nights, and the vast emptiness of the Sahara. This raw journey offers endless desert horizons, star-filled skies, and close contact with local Mauritanians who use the train as a vital lifeline.

The adventure is famous for its authenticity and challenge—no luxury, no comfort, just pure desert travel. It has been featured in international travel media and is considered a bucket-list experience for adventure travelers seeking one of the world’s last truly wild journeys.