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Ben Amera Monolith
📍 Choum
🏔 Scenic ViewOne of the world's largest single-stone monoliths, this massive granite peak rises dramatically from the flat Saharan desert floor.
The Sahara Iron Route (N1 North)
📍 Atar
🚗 Road Trip328km paved desert highway connecting the Adrar plateau to the Tiris Zemmour mining region. The route features vast Saharan panoramas, mountain passes near the Adrar border, and runs parallel to the world's longest train track at Choum. Key stops include the historic mining town of Fderik and the iron-ore capital of Zouerat.
Kediet ej Jill
📍 Zouerat
🏔 Scenic ViewMauritania's highest peak, this dark and rugged mountain is composed almost entirely of iron ore, creating a striking magnetic landscape.
Ben Amera Monolith Ascent
📍 Ben Amera
🥾 Hiking & Cycling5km challenging day hike ascending the world's second-largest monolith, a massive black granite outcrop.
The Monolith Trail (Piste de Ben Amera)
📍 Choum
🚗 Road Trip105km desert track (3-4 hours, 4WD required) following the SNIM railway line from Choum. This iconic route leads to Ben Amera, the world's third-largest monolith, and the nearby sculpted rocks of Ben Aicha. It offers some of the most dramatic desert scenery in Northern Mauritania, passing through ancient caravan landscapes.
Kedia d'Idjil
📍 Zouerat
🏔 Scenic ViewThe highest peak in Mauritania, this mountain is composed almost entirely of iron ore and possesses a magnetic field strong enough to disrupt navigation.
