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 ...

Mauritania isn’t typically a major tourist destination. But its only railway has recently become the subject of a viral TikTok travel trend: riding the “Iron Ore Train.” This 437-mile ...

"Hop on board the 'Backbone of the Sahara' with filmmaker Macgregor for an incredible journey through the stunning Western ...

The Iron Ore Train of Mauritania is one of the world's longest and heaviest trains, spanning more than 2.5 kilometers. It is ...

For those drawn to adventure travel, the legends of the Iron Ore Train may call out. Yet, beyond the hype and excitement, ethical questions simmer.

The Mauritanian iron ore train connects the mining town of Zouerate to the Port of Nouadhibou via Choum in the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, located in Northwest Africa.. The route is 704 ...

Mauritania is one of the world’s poorest countries, with over 16% of the population living below the extreme poverty line. The iron ore train isn’t an amusement ride for privileged tourists.

Mauritania isn’t typically a major tourist destination. But its only railway has recently become the subject of a viral TikTok travel trend: riding the “Iron Ore Train.” This 437-mile ...

Mauritania isn’t typically a major tourist destination. But its only railway has recently become the subject of a viral TikTok travel trend: riding the “Iron Ore Train.” This 437-mile ...