Major city · Mauritania
Terjit
Spend a half‑day at Terjit oasis, then return to Atar; one day is enough.
Terjit is a small oasis settlement on the edge of the Adrar Plateau. Its palm grove, spring‑fed pool and modest auberges can be explored comfortably in a half‑day, making a single day visit sufficient.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- MRU
- Best months
- Nov–Feb
- avoid Jul–Aug (very hot, check)
- Airport
- ATR
- Nights
- 1
Not a trip line yet
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- West Africa ↗Cross land borders and drive between cities in daylight only; plan each crossing as a full travel day with cash for fees and passport copies for checkpoints.
- Mauritania ↗Apply for the e-visa on the official ANRPTS portal and print the approval; visas on arrival ended in January 2025 and the fee is paid in cash at the airport.
- Mauritania ↗Travel advice differs by region: check your own government's advice for each area on your route, especially in the east and near the Mali border.
- Mauritania ↗Alcohol is prohibited; do not import or carry it.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Terjit17 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Terjit, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Mauritanian ouguiya (MRU), redenominated in 2018 (1 new = 10 old; prices are sometimes still quoted in old ouguiya).Mauritania-wide
- SIM or eSIMMauritel, Mattel and Chinguitel sell SIMs in Nouakchott; passport needed.Mauritania-wide
- Tap waterBottled only.Mauritania-wide
- TippingDriver or guide day: €5–10 (≈ US$6–12).Mauritania-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/E. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Mauritania-wide
- SafetyTerjit is safe for day visitors; main risks are malaria‑carrying mosquitoes and getting lost on desert hikes – use repellent and stay on marked paths.
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- RestroomsBasic in auberges; the desert is the toilet on 4x4 days.Mauritania-wide
- Emergency numbers17 police · 18 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidayscheckWeekend is Saturday and Sunday (changed from Friday in 2014 — check); Friday prayers close shops midday.Mauritania-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportATR Atar Airport (about 45 km (28 mi) north, taxi or bus to Terjit).ATR Atar Airport (about 28 mi (45 km) north, taxi or bus to Terjit).
- Getting aroundWalk within the oasis; hire a local guide for hikes.
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- ATR Atar Airport (about 45 km (28 mi) north, taxi or bus to Terjit)ATR Atar Airport (about 28 mi (45 km) north, taxi or bus to Terjit)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Feb
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Mar
not flagged
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Apr
not flagged
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
May
not flagged
42°C (108°F)108°F (42°C)
Jun
not flagged
45°C (113°F)113°F (45°C)
Jul
Avoid
47°C (117°F)117°F (47°C)
Aug
Avoid
46°C (115°F)115°F (46°C)
Sep
not flagged
43°C (109°F)109°F (43°C)
Oct
not flagged
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Nov
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Dec
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Best: Nov–Feb. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (47°C (117°F)117°F (47°C)), coolest Jan (12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C) low). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Terjit: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
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Feb
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
0 rd
Mar
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
0 rd
Apr
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
0 rd
May
42°C (108°F)108°F (42°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
0 rd
Jun
45°C (113°F)113°F (45°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
0 rd
Jul
47°C (117°F)117°F (47°C)
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
0 rd
Aug
46°C (115°F)115°F (46°C)
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
0 rd
Sep
43°C (109°F)109°F (43°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
0 rd
Oct
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
0 rd
Nov
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
0 rd
Dec
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
0 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walk within the oasis; hire a local guide for hikes. Bush taxi from Atar costs ~200 MRU per person; bus from Nouakchott ~500 MRU.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Atar
goDoor to door: ≈1 h round trip
Bush taxi from Atar to Terjit, about 45 km (28 mi) each wayBush taxi from Atar to Terjit, about 28 mi (45 km) each way
Use the same taxi for return; combine with a visit to the market.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Auberge des Caravanes
small huts with mosquito nets, showers, toilets; 700 MRU per night (2023 estimate)
Chez Jemal
tented camp, basic facilities; price check
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- 3,000 MRU excl. bed
- Mid
- 5,000 MRU excl. bed
- High
- 8,000 MRU excl. bed
Trip budget
| Auberge tent1 × 1 night × MRU 700 | MRU 700 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × MRU 3,000 | MRU 3,000 |
| Bush taxi Atar → Terjit (round trip)1 × MRU 200 · 2026 estimate | MRU 200 |
| Oasis entrance fee1 × MRU 200 · once per visitor | MRU 200 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | MRU 410 |
| Trip total≈ MRU 4,510 per person per day, bed included | MRU 4,510 |
incl. basic facilities
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Oasis entrance fee (rear part)once per visitor | 200 MRU |
| Meal at auberge2023 estimate | 200–500 MRU |
| Tent stay at Auberge des Caravanes2023 estimate | 700 MRU |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Mosquitoes can carry malaria – use repellent.
- Sun protection is essential.
- Desert hikes can lead to getting lost – stay on marked paths.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 17
- Fire and ambulance
- 18
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إلى هذا العنوان، من فضلكTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police17
- Fire and ambulance18
Embassy
The US embassy is in Nouakchott; contact them for consular assistance.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Atar → Terjit bush taxi: about 200 MRU per person, 45 km (28 mi) (check)about 200 MRU per person, 28 mi (45 km) (check)
- Oasis entrance (rear part): 200 MRU per visitor (check)
Say or show
- سلام — Hello (salaam)
- كم الثمن؟ — How much? (kam al-thaman?)
- ماء من فضلك — Water, please (maa min fadlik)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Terjit. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–Feb · avoid Jul–Aug (very hot, check) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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