Route

Banc d'Arguin Ocean Route

Nouakchott → Iwik / Banc d'Arguin

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Duration

4–6 days

Distance

330 km

Difficulty

Moderate

Vehicle

4x4 recommended

Overview

Nouakchott to Iwik / Banc d'Arguin — 330 km of Mauritanian landscape over roughly 4–6 days. Best in Oct – Apr. We don't publish a fixed GPX track here: conditions and routing change. Plan with a verified local partner who knows the latest situation.

4x4 recommendedcoastcamping

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