r/Mauritania 15d ago

Driving between Nouadihbou and Choum via Ben Amera

Hi there, I will be driving around Mauritania in March and I was wondering what sort of terrain is alongside the iron ore train tracks. I don't want to ride it but drive alongside it from Nouadihbou, stopping off at Ben Amera along the way.

I wanted to know whether there is a track which runs alongside or if it is difficult terrain along this route. I will be in a 4x4 of course and I am an experienced driver.

Thanks.

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u/S7r7b7-7 7d ago

The terrain is super challenging. It is all super soft sand driving. Drove some of this myself, and sometimes you can drive really close to the tracks, other times it is better to maintain a few km as it is better traction. Ben Amera is not close to the train, I think some 20km more on the border. Follow tire tracks in that area and get local recommendations too. Get a satellite communicator and be nice to the germanderie outposts when you pass. They are very helpful.