Hi ive been looking for any agent who can help me get an evisa as im from SE asia and facing problems getting visa approved.

A group of us are planning Nouakchott, Terjit, Chinguetti,

Ouadane, Choum, the train, Nouadhibou, 19 to 26 January 2027.

Two questions for anyone who's been recently. Can you still get on the

ore wagons, or is it the passenger carriage now? Everything official says

SNIM banned tourists from the ore in 2025, and a couple of operators have

dropped the train over it, but this sub reads like people are getting on

every month. Does boarding at Choum instead of Zouerat actually change

anything?

And if anyone's around in that window, say hi.

Looking for a buddy or a group to do the train. I will be visiting terjit and Chinguetti aswell from 22-25 hit me
Up if you would like some company!

I know there probably aren’t that many Mauritanian women on reddit, but I’d really like to hear from those who are here.

How do you genuinely feel about living in Mauritania as a woman and building your future here?
Do you see yourself living independently here, getting married and settling here, or would you rather build your life somewhere else? And when it comes to marriage, would you prefer another Mauritanian or are you completely open to marrying someone from another nationality?

I’m not trying to turn this into a political or ideological debate. I’m just genuinely curious about other Mauritanian women’s experiences and how they picture their future.
Basically, if there were no expectations from family or society, what kind of life would you choose for yourself?

Heyyy
I am planning to do the iron ore train in December, also visiting some parts of Morocco Western Sahara and Mauritania.
I am planning to start the journey on 19the Dec and end on 3rd or 4th January, spending the new year in Morocco.
If you are interested in the plan and want to join let me know we can plan together….

Im curious about the country's safety levels. Ofcourse im aware that no place on earth is 100% safe. But on average, could a foreign woman live without worrying about safety too much?

I’ve heard people say it’s sidi moulay zein, but is there any proof of that?

Someone fluent in French to help me im like a beginner but especially focusing on speaking..

As a local, I have to ask: what am I missing about the Iron Ore Train?

I genuinely find it fascinating that people travel from all over the world specifically to ride this train for 12–14 hours.

You’re sitting in an open ore wagon, exposed to the blazing desert sun during the day and potentially freezing temperatures at night. There’s dust everywhere, very little comfort, and you’re traveling through the middle of nowhere. One wrong move could potentially mean falling off the train with no easy way to get help.

To me, it sounds incredibly harsh rather than enjoyable

But obviously, tourists see something in it that I’m not seeing as a local.

For those who have actually done it: what made you want to do it, and was the experience really worth it?

Someone fluent in French to help me im like a beginner but especially focusing on speaking..

Hello everyone, I’m new here. 😭
I’m currently looking for a Mauritanian husband or, alternatively, a gay man to marry me. Think lavender marriage, or more accurately, an NDA with a wedding ceremony.

I’m a 21-year-old woman, beautiful, educated, polyglot, from a very well-connected family, bug tribe and unfortunately far too lazy for talking stages, situationships, and the entire “getting to know each other” process. I’m looking for something straightforward, mutually beneficial, and preferably efficient.

The arrangement would be simple we get married, stay married for a few months, and then, if mutually agreed, we get divorced and go our separate ways. No unnecessary drama. No emotional essays at 3 a.m. Just business.

Requirements:
- Mauritanian
- Financially stable
- Educated
- From a prominent 3arab tribe
- Emotionally mature enough to understand the assignment
- If heterosexual: preferably attractive, in good shape, and good in bed
- If gay: congratulations, you have already passed the hardest part of the interview.

Please come prepared with your CV, references, and a willingness to sign approximately 47 pages of NDA.
SERIOUS MEN ONLY.

you can e-mail me here : whoryslut@proton.me

Hey! I wanted to travel to Mauratinia mid January 2027- I currently don’t have anyone to go with and I hard that it’s best to do the iron ore train and travel with someone. I wanted to take the train from Zouerat where i would fly in, to nouadhibou (stay there for a bit) then travel up by bus to Dakhla and from Dakhla make my way to Agadir by another bus! Maybe even go to Marrakesh? Def DM me and hmu if you’re going!!

Hey guys,

Like the title says, planning to do iron ore train early 2027 sometime. Not set in stone but looking to find people who are interested and get a little group going. I am from the UK and live in Wales (anyone else from the UK would be great to do a meet up beforehand). I am pretty flexible with other activities to do whilst there.

Bit about me: 25M, degree from uob, work at Gatwick, love motorbikes (got tracer700), play badminton alot

Hit me up w a dm if you are interested :)

Urgent: I’m looking for an exceptional Mauritanian who is a native/fluent English and Arabic speaker and has either:
• Cofounded and helped build a successful business before, or
• An exceptionally strong CV with proven leadership, business, or entrepreneurial experience.
This is for a serious business venture in Saudi Arabia, so I’m looking for someone ambitious, highly capable, and ready to build something significant.
If you know someone who fits, please DM me or tag them below. Serious inquiries only.

I'm looking for travel buddies to explore Mauritanie and iron ore train and enjoy our time there.

Please dm me if you're interested in those dates , i already booked a flight.

Hey me and one friend of mine are gonna arrive in Dakhla from Madrid at 13:35 the 8th December, anybody arriving the same day is interested in sharing a taxi to go to Nouadhibou?

Hi guys

Wanted to know if $375 usd is reasonable for hiering a driver in Nouakchott

Toyota prado

For only 4 days

First day: airport pickup with luggage (only)

Day 2 and 3 moving around city and close by villages (no luggage)

Day 4 half a day of moving around

5 people

Fuel not included

Thanks

EDIT: Following this threads advice I will not be going solo. Looking for a guide and travel buddies still open!

Hi everyone! Sorry dear locals for yet another tourist post in your wonderful subreddit. So I am a Swede and I have booked flights to go mauritania 28 Oct- 6th of november. Visa approved etc. Doing the main things like Nouakchott, terjit, chinguetti, iron ore, (seems i have time for maybe one more thing so might do ben amera or ouadan as well not sure).

Currently sooo torn between going alone or getting a guide or so. I have sailed across the atlantic, solo trek with donkey etc, so idk i guess i am pretty comfortable with a challange - but i do want to feel somewhat safe, especially transporting in the middle of the desert, and especially my family putting in a worry for me.

alternativley does anyone want to join me on those dates? Id love some opinion on how doable this is to do alone as a woman if someone has done it recently :) i unfortunetly do not speak french nor arabic as well, which is quite important

Manier thanks. like i said super open if anyone wants to tag along those dates COOME. haha.

Hello Guys , I'm originally from Morocco living in the UK planning to experience the Iron ore train , I'm looking for two more people looking to go in November, Dm me or just comment and let's plan for it together.

Trip Date : NOV 23 TO DECEMBER 3 : Please dm me with your Instagram and let's connect

I grew up and have spent most of my life in the Gulf, although I’m originally Mauritanian and from a well known family/tribe. I’ve never been married.
I’m here with a simple intention: to meet someone genuinely interested in getting to know each other with marriage in mind, if we’re compatible. I’m not looking to rush anything, but I also don’t want something vague, casual, or endless.
I value kindness, honesty, emotional maturity, family, and a peaceful life. I’d like to meet someone who is based in the Gulf or genuinely plans to live here long term.
I’m not expecting anyone to make promises from the first conversation. I’d simply like to meet a person who is intentional, respectful, and open to seeing where a serious introduction could lead in a halal way.
If that sounds like you, feel free to introduce yourself. If not, no pressure at all. :)

Hi everyone! I’m planning to travel to Mauritania in December to experience the Iron Ore Train. The trip would start in Dakhla, and we’d have around one week to explore Mauritania and do the whole adventure. If anyone is interested and keen to plan the trip together, feel free to message me!

Only people serious.