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Hitching a Ride on the Iron Ore Train in Mauritania

Hitching a Ride on the Iron Ore Train in Mauritania

by Sharanya Kanikkannan | Dec 5, 2022 | Mauritania, On the Road, Tips

UPDATE: In May 2024, the Mauritanian authorities prohibited travelers from hitching a ride on the wagons of the iron ore train. This followed an incident involving a tourist a few weeks prior. We don’t have all the details, but we do know that the police are enforcing...

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      • Coast to Coast: Dakar to Vic Falls (Optional Zanzibar Extension)
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