Mauritania’s Iron Ore Train stretches across the Sahara Desert, offering an adventurous yet difficult 18-hour journey. With its cargo of iron ore, the train becomes a unique ride for locals and ...

Crossing the desert in northwest Africa is the incredible Mauritania train, also known as the iron ore train, whose carriages extend so far into the distance that they disappear from view.

The Mauritania Iron Ore Train ride is a 17-hour free train ride across a barren stretch of the Sahara and has become TikTok’s hottest travel experience. It’s a wild way to experience a whole ...