Travel in an open-carriage iron ore train

One of the longest trains in the world is Mauritania's iron ore train. With over 200 wagons carrying over 84 tons of iron ore each, the train is nearly 2.5 kilometers long. The majority of train fans will already be interested in seeing that. What if I told you that you could join the ship and take the trip?

Sitting atop an iron ore carriage while it travels through a starry night seems weird. But the natives frequently engage in this activity. The train is unofficial; you are free to use it and left to your own devices. It is one of the various reasons to visit Mauritania. However, you'll run into a lot of people who are shocked that you choose to travel that way and are ready to meet you and assist you! The majority of passengers use the train from Choum, a small village, all the way to Nouadhibou, Mauritania's second-largest city. When leaving Nouadhibou in the opposite direction, the metal ore cars are empty. You can ride in these cars for free while lying on a backpack leaning against an interior wall, speeding through the desert and a starry Saharan night, and conversing with locals who are also on the same ride while enjoying tea and tagine. The inevitable invasion of sand into every bodily orifice is true, but hey, it's all part of the experience. You might want to pack throwaway clothing since you can anticipate returning from the journey covered in iron dust. Neither will it be cozy, but what an adventure!