Camping et Auberge Du Puigaudeau et Aziza, Atar — Family-Style Stay Near Azougui Oasis

An Oasis Welcome in the Western Sahara

A short hop from Atar, Camping et Auberge Du Puigaudeau et Aziza opens its doors inside the Azougui oasis, with the wide Saharan horizon as its backyard. The property introduces itself as a camping-auberge with a family atmosphere, designed to welcome solo travelers and groups alike in the heart of the desert.

Camping & Auberge With Saharan Character

The name says it all: this is a place where camping and auberge hospitality share the same address. Guests can pick between two indoor rooms and ten traditional nomadic tents, with options to suit different group sizes.

Rooms and Tents for Varied Travel Styles

Accommodation is built around a quiet, unfussy approach. Inside the main building there are two rooms of about 16 m² and 24 m², while outside, ten traditional nomadic tents offer a more open-air way to sleep under the Saharan sky.

Communal Spaces and Practical Comforts

Life at the auberge revolves around shared spaces. Two dining rooms of about 40 m² and 20 m² provide places to eat and gather, while a terrace offers a calm spot to take in the surroundings. There are also three showers and three toilets for guests, plus parking set up to handle camper vans and 4x4 vehicles.

Traditional Mauritanian Cuisine at Home

Food here is cooked at the family home, with attention to hygiene and the preferences of each visitor. Welcome drinks set the tone, including traditional mint tea, carcadé (hibiscus), baobab fruit, garden moringa and gum arabic.

The menu stretches from a complete breakfast through barley flatbreads, couscous, tagines, grilled camel ribs and liver, rice with meat, and rice with fish. Seasonal produce from the garden — organic vegetables between December and April, and naturally preserved organic dates from the latest harvest — adds a fresh local touch.

Guided Treks Into the Desert

For travelers looking to explore further, Mamine (full name Mamine Évin) leads the trekking side of the operation. Born in Atar into a traditional Moorish family on one side and with a French grandfather who served as a soldier in Mauritania before the Second World War, he brings a layered background to his work. Mamine spent twenty years guiding for some of the largest tour operators in the region.

Practical Considerations

The auberge is located in the oasis of Azougui, roughly 10 km west of Atar and its international airport, making it a convenient base in the westernSahara. The on-site team, including Mamine, Aziza, Isselmou and Ahmed, are part of the welcome experience. Some practical details, such as facilities and services, can evolve over time, so it is worth checking current information before arrival.