Netizens divided: is the Iron Ore Train ride to the Sahara Desert worth it?
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.
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Mauritania Iron Ore train ride through the desert sparks 'poverty tourism' debate
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 ...
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Riding the Iron Giant of Mauritania
In the heart of the Sahara Desert lies a marvel of human resilience, the Iron Ore Train of Mauritania, one of the longest trains in the world. Stretching over 2.5 kilometers, this steel leviathan ...
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Mauritania’s Iron Ore Train: A Thrilling but Challenging Desert Adventure
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 ...
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The incredible 2-mile African train with 200 carriages that's one of the world's longest
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.