Fderik Things to Do Tips by johnsakura

Iron mountains

Mauritania has extensive deposits of iron ore, which account for almost 50% of total exports. To carry th iron of the mines to the coast and export it, theres a huge train (biggest train in the world, please check my Mauritania Page for more info) that can reach 2km long. There are 3 trains a day.

Blue Mountains

thses are a very beautiful mountains right before you get to Fderik. Their blue colour makes it very unusual to see. After these mountains come the red iron mountains near Fderik and Zouerat.