{"id":9614,"date":"2026-01-20T16:54:10","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T15:54:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/?p=9614"},"modified":"2026-03-12T22:08:59","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T21:08:59","slug":"mauritania","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/es\/mauritania\/","title":{"rendered":"\u00a1Corriendo por las dunas m\u00e1s altas de Mauritania, por los pueblos y con el tren de hierro!"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Azouega y Chinguetti, Mauritania. Enero de 2026.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>En enero de 2026 vivimos lo que result\u00f3 ser uno de nuestros viajes m\u00e1s aventureros: \u00a1Mauritania! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>En mi canal pod\u00e9is ver todo el proceso:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"No solo se trata de viajar en el tren de mineral de hierro \ud83d\ude82 | Total Running en Mauritania \ud83c\udfc3\u200d\u2640\ufe0f\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jefvTPH9_90?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Corrimos por sus dunas m\u00e1s altas, en Azouega, y por las estrechas calles de Chinguetti, un fascinante pueblecito en medio del Sahara, donde despertamos mucho inter\u00e9s tanto de los locales como de los animales \ud83e\udd23. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00a1Y adem\u00e1s junto al tren del mineral de hierro (en el que viajamos m\u00e1s tarde)! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>E incluso dentro de un t\u00fanel abandonado en una tierra en conflicto: en Choum, junto al S\u00e1hara Occidental. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog2-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Mauritania, 2026\" class=\"wp-image-9627\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog2-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog2-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog2-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog2-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog2-1-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog2-1-18x10.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u00c9ste ha sido uno de los viajes m\u00e1s emocionantes que hemos vivido \u2013 \u00a1y lo hemos vivido corriendo!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20260111_145400-1024x577.jpg\" alt=\"Mauritania, 2026\" class=\"wp-image-9634\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20260111_145400-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20260111_145400-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20260111_145400-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20260111_145400-1536x865.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20260111_145400-2048x1153.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20260111_145400-18x10.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>TLDR; \u201cdemasiado largo, no lo le\u00ed\u201d<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u00a1Solo quiero correr! Ll\u00e9vame a <a href=\"#GabonRun\">CORRER<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tengo 1 minuto. Ll\u00e9vame a <a href=\"#GabonInfo\">INFORMACI\u00d3N \u00daTIL<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Correr es mi excusa para viajar. Ll\u00e9vame a <a href=\"#GabonTrip\">VIAJE<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Correr es mi excusa para comer. Ll\u00e9vame a <a href=\"#GabonCarbo\">CARBOLOADING<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quiero saber qu\u00e9 leer en el avi\u00f3n. Ll\u00e9vame a <a href=\"#GabonBook\">UN LIBRO<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"GabonTrip\"><strong>\ud83c\udf0d El viaje \ud83d\udcf7<\/strong>:Qu\u00e9 experimentar en Mauritania<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mauritania es extensa, agreste y exigente. No est\u00e1 hecha para el turismo, lo que la hace perfecta para corredores de aventura. \ud83c\udfdc\ufe0f<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Viajamos por Mauritania con un gran <a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/\">Agencia especializada en viajes fuera de lo com\u00fan, \u201cAgainst the Compass\u201d<\/a>. \u00a1Fue una gran elecci\u00f3n!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog-7-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"Mauritania, 2026\" class=\"wp-image-9631\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog-7-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog-7-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog-7-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog-7-1536x864.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog-7-18x10.jpeg 18w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog-7.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>El tour estuvo impecablemente organizado y nuestra gu\u00eda, Leti, fue una maravilla. Los recomiendo much\u00edsimo. Se encargaron de la log\u00edstica, los gu\u00edas y la seguridad, algo fundamental en un pa\u00eds como este. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No solo Leti sino todo el equipo mauritano nos tuvo siempre bien informados, fue amigable e hizo que cada momento fuera m\u00e1s sencillo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nuakchot<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Empezamos nuestro viaje en Nuakchot, la capital. Nuakchot es polvorienta, amplia y llena de vida. Las calles est\u00e1n llenas de viejos Mercedes, \u00a1lo cual le encant\u00f3 a Roger!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog2-6-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"Nouakchott, Mauritania, 2026\" class=\"wp-image-9628\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog2-6-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog2-6-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog2-6-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog2-6-1536x864.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog2-6-18x10.jpeg 18w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog2-6.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><br>En Nuakchot, el aire huele a arena y combustible. Las fachadas pulidas son escasas. Como anuncia la agencia en su web, \u00a1es probablemente la \u00fanica capital del mundo con dunas en sus calles! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dato curioso: En Mauritania la mayor\u00eda de los coches son Mercedes o Toyota. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mercado de pescado<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>En Nuakchot, visitamos el mercado de pescado. Los barcos estaban pintados de colores brillantes, algunos con escudos de f\u00fatbol... \u00a1incluido el del Bar\u00e7a! Por supuesto, este \u00faltimo nos encant\u00f3 especialmente \ud83e\udd29<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pero para ser justos, tomamos fotograf\u00edas de todos los barcos, ya que no pod\u00eda decidir cu\u00e1l era m\u00e1s art\u00edstico.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog-11-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"Nouakchott Fish market, Mauritania, 2026\" class=\"wp-image-9629\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog-11-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog-11-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog-11-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog-11-1536x864.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog-11-18x10.jpeg 18w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog-11.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>El caos, los gritos y el mal olor se mezclaban con la belleza. All\u00ed trabajaba mucha gente, y muchos inmigrantes del \u00c1frica negra (sobre todo de Mali y Senegal).<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog-8-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"Nouakchott Fish market, Mauritania, 2026\" class=\"wp-image-9630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog-8-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog-8-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog-8-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog-8-1536x864.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog-8-18x10.jpeg 18w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog-8.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gran mercado de camellos<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Tambi\u00e9n vimos el mercado de camellos cercano, \u00a1uno de los m\u00e1s grandes del mundo!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog-9-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"Camel market, Mauritania, 2026\" class=\"wp-image-9632\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog-9-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog-9-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog-9-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog-9-1536x864.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog-9-18x10.jpeg 18w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog-9.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Una experiencia \u00fanica. Hay camellos por todas partes, algunos por la leche, otros por la carne... lo cual resulta un poco triste si lo piensas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>La magnitud es abrumadora, y caminar entre ellos se siente atemporal. Como si hubi\u00e9ramos retrocedido en el tiempo; tan diferente de nuestra rutina diaria\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog-10-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"Camel market, Mauritania, 2026\" class=\"wp-image-9633\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog-10-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog-10-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog-10-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog-10-1536x864.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog-10-18x10.jpeg 18w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog-10.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Azouega y las dunas<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>El segundo d\u00eda, nos dirigimos a Azouega. Azouega alberga algunas de las dunas m\u00e1s altas de Mauritania. \ud83c\udfdc\ufe0f Se alzan abruptas, aisladas e impresionantes, con picos de unos 200 metros.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog2-5-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9647\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog2-5-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog2-5-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog2-5-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog2-5-1536x864.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog2-5-18x10.jpeg 18w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog2-5.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Fue un viaje agotador en 4\u00d74. Condujimos durante m\u00e1s de seis horas y llegamos al final de la tarde para descansar. Nuestros gu\u00edas nos prepararon t\u00e9 mauritano, cacahuetes y galletas para la noche en nuestro campamento.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog3-10-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"Camp in the Azouega Dunes in Mauritania in 2026\" class=\"wp-image-9646\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog3-10-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog3-10-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog3-10-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog3-10-1536x864.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog3-10-18x10.jpeg 18w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog3-10.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Los gu\u00edas tambi\u00e9n jugaron a juegos de mesa tradicionales con \u201cexcrementos de camello\u201d, a\u00f1adiendo un toque alegre a la preparaci\u00f3n.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Y al ponerse el sol, subimos las dunas. En nuestro caso, fue el primer paso para nuestra carrera por las dunas, que describir\u00e9 a continuaci\u00f3n. <a href=\"#dunes\">abajo<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog2-3-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"Climbing dunes in Azouega in Mauritania in 2026\" class=\"wp-image-9645\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog2-3-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog2-3-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog2-3-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog2-3-1536x864.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog2-3-18x10.jpeg 18w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog2-3.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a1Todav\u00eda no s\u00e9 por qu\u00e9 nos molestamos en llevar las zapatillas para correr con nosotros!<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Subir las dunas fue un reto. La arena se mov\u00eda bajo nuestros pies. Al atardecer, el cielo brillaba rojo y naranja, y las sombras se extend\u00edan sobre las crestas. Avanzamos descalzos por los bordes superiores, con cuidado de no perdernos.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog2-4-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"Climbing dunes in Azouega in Mauritania in 2026\" class=\"wp-image-9651\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog2-4-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog2-4-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog2-4-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog2-4-1536x864.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog2-4-18x10.jpeg 18w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog2-4.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Despu\u00e9s de la subida y nuestro entrenamiento, la cena fue bajo un cielo estrellado: cordero, patatas fritas, verduras y l\u00e1mparas improvisadas (\u00a1l\u00e1mparas de m\u00f3vil y botellas de agua!). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Los sacos de dormir y el aire fr\u00edo hicieron que la noche fuera tranquila. Aunque, siendo justos, hac\u00eda mucho m\u00e1s fr\u00edo de lo esperado.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>La experiencia se sinti\u00f3 remota y m\u00e1gica, lejos de todo lo que hab\u00edamos conocido antes. \u00a1Qu\u00e9 noche tan estrellada! Dormir bajo las estrellas en el desierto es una experiencia inolvidable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chinguetti<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog3-6-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"Chinguetti in Mauritania in 2026\" class=\"wp-image-9652\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog3-6-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog3-6-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog3-6-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog3-6-1536x864.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog3-6-18x10.jpeg 18w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog3-6.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Al d\u00eda siguiente viajamos a Chinguetti. Un pueblo antiguo, parcialmente enterrado en la arena, declarado Patrimonio de la Humanidad por la UNESCO. Sus calles estrechas y casas antiguas crean un laberinto. El pueblo se mueve lentamente. Muy, muy lentamente.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog-2-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"Chinguetti in Mauritania in 2026\" class=\"wp-image-9653\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog-2-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog-2-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog-2-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog-2-1536x864.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog-2-18x10.jpeg 18w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog-2.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Nada m\u00e1s llegar salimos a correr, lo cual como bien describo <a href=\"#chinguetti\">m\u00e1s tarde<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Y al d\u00eda siguiente, visitamos bibliotecas locales, admiramos manuscritos y aprendimos sobre tradiciones. \u00a1Como la de alimentar a la fuerza a mujeres hasta que pesan hasta 200 kg! El anciano que lo explic\u00f3 tambi\u00e9n dijo en espa\u00f1ol: &quot;\u00a1Dame gordura y te dar\u00e9 hermosura!&quot;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ni\u00f1os, cabras y burros deambulaban libremente por las calles y me di cuenta de lo especial y \u00fanico que es este lugar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Atar y el desierto circundante<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Al d\u00eda siguiente condujimos hasta Atar. El trayecto fue largo pero espectacular. Ca\u00f1ones, grabados rupestres y valles aparecieron entre llanuras \u00e1ridas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Adem\u00e1s, de vez en cuando, peque\u00f1as paradas al estilo del desierto: con tiendas para comerciar y colchonetas para beber agua para los camellos.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog3-3-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"Little villages near Atar and drinking matress for camels in Mauritania in 2026\" class=\"wp-image-9655\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog3-3-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog3-3-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog3-3-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog3-3-1536x864.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog3-3-18x10.jpeg 18w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog3-3.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a1Esto es para que beban los camellos!<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Incluso pudimos salir del 4\u00d74, sinti\u00e9ndonos libres como solo el viento del desierto puede hacerte sentir. Es una experiencia verdaderamente liberadora.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>M\u00e1s tarde exploramos Oudane, una antigua ciudad completamente vac\u00eda de residentes. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"577\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20260112_122304-577x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Oudane in Mauritania in 2026\" class=\"wp-image-9654\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20260112_122304-577x1024.jpg 577w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20260112_122304-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20260112_122304-768x1364.jpg 768w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20260112_122304-865x1536.jpg 865w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20260112_122304-1153x2048.jpg 1153w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20260112_122304-7x12.jpg 7w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20260112_122304-scaled.jpg 1441w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 577px) 100vw, 577px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog5-1-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"Oudane in Mauritania in 2026\" class=\"wp-image-9659\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog5-1-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog5-1-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog5-1-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog5-1-1536x864.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog5-1-18x10.jpeg 18w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog5-1.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Pozos antiguos, edificios ba\u00f1ados por el sol y un silencio absoluto lo hac\u00edan inquietante y pac\u00edfico.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aqu\u00ed, los vientos del desierto y el sol extremo exig\u00edan precauci\u00f3n y respeto. Cada parada parec\u00eda ordinaria y extraordinaria a la vez.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20260112_104132-1024x577.jpg\" alt=\"Mauritania Deset in 2026\" class=\"wp-image-9657\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20260112_104132-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20260112_104132-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20260112_104132-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20260112_104132-1536x865.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20260112_104132-2048x1153.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20260112_104132-18x10.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Choum y el t\u00fanel<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Luego nos dirigimos a Choum, cerca del S\u00e1hara Occidental, en un paisaje desolado y tenso. De hecho, cruzamos al S\u00e1hara Occidental, un territorio cuya historia es bien conocida en nuestra Espa\u00f1a natal:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Mauritania4-3-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"Western Sahara in 2026\" class=\"wp-image-9660\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Mauritania4-3-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Mauritania4-3-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Mauritania4-3-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Mauritania4-3-1536x864.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Mauritania4-3-18x10.jpeg 18w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Mauritania4-3.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">S\u00ed, esto es en realidad el S\u00e1hara Occidental.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>El S\u00e1hara Occidental es un territorio en disputa, con partes controladas por Marruecos y otras por la Rep\u00fablica \u00c1rabe Saharaui Democr\u00e1tica. La regi\u00f3n est\u00e1 escasamente poblada, dominada por el desierto y es pol\u00edticamente sensible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tambi\u00e9n corrimos brevemente dentro del famoso t\u00fanel abandonado de Choum, rodeado de oscuridad. \ud83e\udd87 El t\u00fanel era corto, pero emocionante. Era como entrar en otro mundo, separado del tiempo y el espacio. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog5-4-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"Choum Tunnel in Mauritania in 2026\" class=\"wp-image-9661\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog5-4-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog5-4-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog5-4-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog5-4-1536x864.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog5-4-18x10.jpeg 18w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog5-4.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u26a0\ufe0f \u00a1Pero, de hecho, una advertencia! \u26a0\ufe0f Si alguna vez estas all\u00ed, \u00a1NO entreis dentro, como nosotros! \u00a1Hay murci\u00e9lagos que transmiten enfermedades! Tuvimos suerte, pero no fuimos muy listos. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>La zona que rodea Choum es accidentada. Conducir por ella da la sensaci\u00f3n de correr a trav\u00e9s de un desierto virgen. Una vez m\u00e1s, el viaje puso de relieve la naturaleza aventurera e impredecible de Mauritania.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">La segunda roca m\u00e1s grande de la Tierra<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Tambi\u00e9n pasamos por la segunda roca m\u00e1s grande del planeta: Ben Amera. Es una enorme formaci\u00f3n de arenisca cerca de Atar, Mauritania, conocida localmente como \"La Vagina\".<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Incluyo la siguiente imagen que vale m\u00e1s que un mill\u00f3n de palabras\u2026 <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Mauritania4-2-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"La Vagina Rock in Mauritania in 2026\" class=\"wp-image-9662\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Mauritania4-2-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Mauritania4-2-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Mauritania4-2-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Mauritania4-2-1536x864.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Mauritania4-2-18x10.jpeg 18w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Mauritania4-2.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Su superficie est\u00e1 cubierta de antiguos grabados y tallas, algunos de ellos representando jirafas y s\u00edmbolos prehist\u00f3ricos. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>La escalada est\u00e1 prohibida debido al peligro y la importancia cultural, pero caminar alrededor de su base revela vistas impresionantes y un profundo sentido de la historia del desierto.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Mauritania4-1-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"La Vagina Rock in Mauritania in 2026\" class=\"wp-image-9663\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Mauritania4-1-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Mauritania4-1-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Mauritania4-1-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Mauritania4-1-1536x864.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Mauritania4-1-18x10.jpeg 18w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Mauritania4-1.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">El tren del mineral de hierro<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Y, por \u00faltimo\u2026 \u00a1el motivo del viaje! El famos\u00edsimo Tren del Mineral de Hierro. Es el m\u00e1s largo del mundo. \ud83d\ude86<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00a1De 2,5 a 3 km de largo! \u00cdbamos a subir en \u00e9l esa noche, pero por la tarde lo vimos pasar.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Mauritania_Screenshot1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"The Iron ore Train in Mauritania in 2026\" class=\"wp-image-9664\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Mauritania_Screenshot1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Mauritania_Screenshot1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Mauritania_Screenshot1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Mauritania_Screenshot1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Mauritania_Screenshot1-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Mauritania_Screenshot1-18x10.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Y no pudimos resistirnos... \u00a1en cuanto lo vimos, corrimos a su lado! \u00a1Qu\u00e9 buena idea!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Correr junto a \u00e9l durante el d\u00eda es surrealista. El polvo, el viento y la escala lo hacen inolvidable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Incluso corrimos un rato en sus pistas \ud83e\udd29. \u00a1Solo por diversi\u00f3n!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Mauritania_Screenshot2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"The Iron ore Train in Mauritania in 2026\" class=\"wp-image-9665\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Mauritania_Screenshot2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Mauritania_Screenshot2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Mauritania_Screenshot2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Mauritania_Screenshot2-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Mauritania_Screenshot2-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Mauritania_Screenshot2-18x10.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u00a1Y lo montamos! (\u00a1Durante 11 horas!)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Y luego\u2026por la noche, abordamos el tren. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nos vestimos adecuadamente, ya que el mineral de hierro es extremadamente t\u00f3xico y la noche es extremadamente fr\u00eda. Gafas, bufandas, mascarillas y unas chaquetas de &quot;Miami Vice&quot; que hab\u00edamos comprado en Atar el d\u00eda anterior. \ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nos despertamos a las 3 de la ma\u00f1ana y nos dirigimos a la estaci\u00f3n. Era necesario silencio y oscuridad, ya que a la compa\u00f1\u00eda minera no le gusta que los turistas se suban a sus vagones de carga. Sin embargo, a los lugare\u00f1os s\u00ed se les permite. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Subir los vagones era doloroso y dif\u00edcil, ya que estaba muy oscuro, pero la experiencia vali\u00f3 cada morat\u00f3n.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"819\" src=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog5-7-1024x819.jpeg\" alt=\"The Iron ore Train in Mauritania in 2026\" class=\"wp-image-9666\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog5-7-1024x819.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog5-7-300x240.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog5-7-768x614.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog5-7-1536x1229.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog5-7-15x12.jpeg 15w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog5-7.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Estrellas arriba, acero abajo, viento soplando. El amanecer fue m\u00e1gico. No tengo palabras para describirlo, la verdad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pero, de nuevo\u2026 tambi\u00e9n fue un reto por el polvo, el mineral y las bajas temperaturas. Siempre recordar\u00e9 lo fr\u00edo que estaba el mineral de hierro al tocarlo con las manos.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog7-2-780x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"The Iron ore Train in Mauritania in 2026\" class=\"wp-image-9667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog7-2-780x1024.jpeg 780w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog7-2-228x300.jpeg 228w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog7-2-768x1009.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog7-2-1169x1536.jpeg 1169w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog7-2-9x12.jpeg 9w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog7-2.jpeg 1218w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Las horas que pas\u00e9 cabalgando sobre el mineral de hierro revelaron el desierto de una manera diferente. El ritmo se ralentiza a medida que el tren avanza.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Entonces sali\u00f3 el sol y pasamos del fr\u00edo extremo al calor en menos de 30 minutos. \u00a1Qu\u00e9 locura! Pero pudimos admirar el paisaje y los minutos se convirtieron en horas.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog7-1-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"The Iron ore Train in Mauritania in 2026\" class=\"wp-image-9668\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog7-1-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog7-1-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog7-1-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog7-1-1536x864.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog7-1-18x10.jpeg 18w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog7-1.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Pasamos 11 horas y al final est\u00e1bamos completamente agotados, pero felices. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Desembarcamos en Nuadib\u00fa y, al ver a los lugare\u00f1os transportando cabras mientras los turistas tienen restricciones, nos asombr\u00f3 a\u00fan m\u00e1s. \u00bfC\u00f3mo era posible? \u00a1Nos cost\u00f3 much\u00edsimo, mientras los lugare\u00f1os transportaban docenas de cabras!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog-4-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"The Iron ore Train in Mauritania in 2026\" class=\"wp-image-9669\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog-4-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog-4-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog-4-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog-4-1536x864.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog-4-18x10.jpeg 18w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog-4.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Agotados pero felices: \u00a1lo logramos!<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"GabonRun\"><strong>\ud83c\udfc3\u200d\u2640\ufe0f Las Carreras \ud83c\udfc3\u200d\u2642\ufe0f<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"dunes\">Carrera de las Dunas de Azouega (3 km)<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"911\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DuneMap-911x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Recommended route for running in the Dunes in Azouega, Atar, in Mauritania. Map for our 5k run.\" class=\"wp-image-9769\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DuneMap-911x1024.jpeg 911w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DuneMap-267x300.jpeg 267w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DuneMap-768x863.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DuneMap-11x12.jpeg 11w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DuneMap.jpeg 1050w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 911px) 100vw, 911px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"dunes\">Las dunas<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Las dunas de Azouega son altas, aisladas y espectaculares. Algunas alcanzan los 200 metros. Se elevan como olas congeladas en la arena. Cada paso altera la superficie. \ud83c\udfdc\ufe0f<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>El desierto est\u00e1 tranquilo. Solo el viento y la arena te acompa\u00f1an.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DuneRunning-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"Running 5K in Mauritania in Azouega Dunes, recommended adventurous run\" class=\"wp-image-9687\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DuneRunning-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DuneRunning-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DuneRunning-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DuneRunning-1536x864.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DuneRunning-18x10.jpeg 18w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DuneRunning.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Subir es lento. La arena cede bajo los pies. Peque\u00f1as avalanchas caen en cascada con cada paso. El equilibrio es crucial.<br>Desde lo alto, el horizonte se extiende infinitamente, fusionando desierto y cielo.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DuneRunning2-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"Running 5K in Mauritania in Azouega Dunes, recommended adventurous run\" class=\"wp-image-9688\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DuneRunning2-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DuneRunning2-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DuneRunning2-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DuneRunning2-1536x864.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DuneRunning2-18x10.jpeg 18w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DuneRunning2.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>El atardecer transforma el paisaje. Los colores naranja y rojo brillan. El viento te golpea la cara. La arena se te mete en los ojos y el pelo.<br>Correr aqu\u00ed es como moverse a trav\u00e9s de una pintura.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DuneRunning3-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"Running 5K in Mauritania in Azouega Dunes, recommended adventurous run\" class=\"wp-image-9689\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DuneRunning3-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DuneRunning3-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DuneRunning3-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DuneRunning3-1536x864.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DuneRunning3-18x10.jpeg 18w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DuneRunning3.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Corriendo por las crestas<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Corrimos por las crestas de las dunas para evitar la arena profunda. Correr descalzo es mejor, porque el calzado se hunde y te hace perder velocidad.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DuneRunning4-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"Running 5K in Mauritania in Azouega Dunes, recommended adventurous run\" class=\"wp-image-9690\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DuneRunning4-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DuneRunning4-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DuneRunning4-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DuneRunning4-1536x864.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DuneRunning4-18x10.jpeg 18w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DuneRunning4.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>La carrera es corta, de unos 2,5 a 3 kil\u00f3metros, pero sumamente agotadora. El descenso es r\u00e1pido, pero requiere control, y, como ya hab\u00edamos establecido, el ascenso es lento y exigente.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DuneRunning5-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"Running 5K in Mauritania in Azouega Dunes, recommended adventurous run\" class=\"wp-image-9691\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DuneRunning5-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DuneRunning5-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DuneRunning5-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DuneRunning5-1536x864.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DuneRunning5-18x10.jpeg 18w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DuneRunning5.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>El aislamiento y el silencio hacen que cada paso sea meditativo. Adem\u00e1s, corrimos al atardecer y fue una de las carreras m\u00e1s especiales de mi vida: me hizo sentir una conexi\u00f3n muy especial con el desierto del Sahara.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DuneRunning6-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"Running 5K in Mauritania in Azouega Dunes, recommended adventurous run\" class=\"wp-image-9692\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DuneRunning6-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DuneRunning6-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DuneRunning6-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DuneRunning6-1536x864.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DuneRunning6-18x10.jpeg 18w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DuneRunning6.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"chinguetti\">Carrera de las calles de Chinguetti (5k)<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"748\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ChinguetiMap-748x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Recommended route for running in Chinguetti in Mauritania. Map for our 5k run.\" class=\"wp-image-9771\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ChinguetiMap-748x1024.jpeg 748w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ChinguetiMap-219x300.jpeg 219w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ChinguetiMap-768x1052.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ChinguetiMap-9x12.jpeg 9w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ChinguetiMap.jpeg 1049w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 748px) 100vw, 748px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">La ciudad<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Chinguetti es un lugar antiguo, parcialmente enterrado en la arena. Las bibliotecas albergan siglos de manuscritos (de hecho, al d\u00eda siguiente visitamos una de ellas y pudimos ver los manuscritos con nuestros propios ojos). Las calles son estrechas. Las casas se desmoronan lentamente. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Como mencion\u00e9 antes, la ciudad es un sitio de la UNESCO, y cuando la recorres entiendes por qu\u00e9.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Mauritania_Screenshot3-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Running in Chinguetti in Mauritania 5K run in 2026\" class=\"wp-image-9678\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Mauritania_Screenshot3-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Mauritania_Screenshot3-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Mauritania_Screenshot3-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Mauritania_Screenshot3-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Mauritania_Screenshot3-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Mauritania_Screenshot3-18x10.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p> Hicimos una carrera de 5 km que result\u00f3 ser una carrera muy pintoresca y llena de sorpresas.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Mauritania_Screenshot4-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Running in Chinguetti in Mauritania 5K run in 2026\" class=\"wp-image-9679\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Mauritania_Screenshot4-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Mauritania_Screenshot4-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Mauritania_Screenshot4-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Mauritania_Screenshot4-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Mauritania_Screenshot4-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Mauritania_Screenshot4-18x10.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Recorrerlo es como retroceder en el tiempo. Las cabras deambulan libremente. Los burros tiran de carretas. La arena se acumula en las calles, mezclando desierto y arquitectura. Hay que tener cuidado al pisar y adaptarse constantemente.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Corrimos por callejones parcialmente llenos de arena. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Mauritania_Screenshot5-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Running in Chinguetti in Mauritania 5K run in 2026\" class=\"wp-image-9680\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Mauritania_Screenshot5-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Mauritania_Screenshot5-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Mauritania_Screenshot5-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Mauritania_Screenshot5-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Mauritania_Screenshot5-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Mauritania_Screenshot5-18x10.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Animales, carros y muros en ruinas nos obligaban a prestar atenci\u00f3n constante, pero corr\u00edamos felices, pasando junto a algunos lugare\u00f1os curiosos\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Locals-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"Running 5K in Mauritania in Chinguetti, recommended adventurous run\" class=\"wp-image-9694\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Locals-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Locals-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Locals-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Locals-1536x864.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Locals-18x10.jpeg 18w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Locals.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u00a1Y por supuesto, cabras!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Goats-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"Running 5K in Mauritania in Chinguetti, recommended adventurous run\" class=\"wp-image-9695\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Goats-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Goats-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Goats-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Goats-1536x864.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Goats-18x10.jpeg 18w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Goats.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Las Dunas\u2026 \u00a1y el Consulado Espa\u00f1ol!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>La pista discurr\u00eda desde el pueblo hasta unas peque\u00f1as dunas en las afueras. \u00a1Y, por supuesto, nos aventuramos en ellas!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Mauritania_Screenshot2-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Running in Chinguetti in Mauritania 5K run in 2026\" class=\"wp-image-9676\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Mauritania_Screenshot2-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Mauritania_Screenshot2-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Mauritania_Screenshot2-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Mauritania_Screenshot2-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Mauritania_Screenshot2-1-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Mauritania_Screenshot2-1-18x10.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>El atardecer cerr\u00f3 la carrera. Sin aliento, riendo y completamente inmerso.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Mauritania_Screenshot1-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Running in Chinguetti in Mauritania 5K run in 2026\" class=\"wp-image-9675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Mauritania_Screenshot1-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Mauritania_Screenshot1-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Mauritania_Screenshot1-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Mauritania_Screenshot1-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Mauritania_Screenshot1-1-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Mauritania_Screenshot1-1-18x10.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Y para terminar nuestra carrera\u2026 \u00a1otra sorpresa!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Una bandera espa\u00f1ola enorme. Le preguntamos a un lugare\u00f1o y nos dijo que era el nuevo Consulado de Espa\u00f1a. \u00a1Qu\u00e9 raro!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Consulado-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"Spanish Consulate in Mauritania in Chinguetti\" class=\"wp-image-9693\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Consulado-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Consulado-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Consulado-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Consulado-1536x864.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Consulado-18x10.jpeg 18w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Consulado.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>De todos modos, correr en Chinguetti es una actividad social y l\u00fadica. Contrasta con la soledad y el desaf\u00edo f\u00edsico de Azouega.<br>Cada paso te conecta con la historia, el desierto y la vida local.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Mauritania_Screenshot-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Running in Chinguetti in Mauritania 5K run in 2026\" class=\"wp-image-9681\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Mauritania_Screenshot-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Mauritania_Screenshot-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Mauritania_Screenshot-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Mauritania_Screenshot-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Mauritania_Screenshot-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Mauritania_Screenshot-18x10.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"GabonCarbo\">\ud83c\udf5c <strong>Carga de carbohidratos<\/strong> \ud83c\udf5d: Qu\u00e9 comer en Mauritania si eres corredor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cargar carbohidratos en Mauritania es sencillo pero efectivo. El cusc\u00fas es el alimento b\u00e1sico. Est\u00e1 presente en todas las comidas y mantiene un nivel de energ\u00eda estable.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"812\" height=\"763\" src=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Carbo1.jpeg\" alt=\"Food in Mauritania in 2026: Couscous\" class=\"wp-image-9644\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Carbo1.jpeg 812w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Carbo1-300x282.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Carbo1-768x722.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Carbo1-13x12.jpeg 13w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 812px) 100vw, 812px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u00a1Y hasta probamos el cusc\u00fas de camello!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog5-3-1024x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Food in Mauritania in 2026: Camel Couscous\" class=\"wp-image-9670\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog5-3-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog5-3-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog5-3-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog5-3-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog5-3-1536x1536.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog5-3-12x12.jpeg 12w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog5-3.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u00a1Nuestro tour ofrec\u00eda crepas con Nutella para desayunar todos los d\u00edas! Se convirtieron en mi ritual. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>El t\u00e9 dulce mauritano se sirve caliente y se bebe r\u00e1pidamente. Aporta az\u00facar y un momento de calma. \u2615<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"877\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog5-2-877x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Food in Mauritania in 2026: Fruit and Sweets\" class=\"wp-image-9671\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog5-2-877x1024.jpeg 877w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog5-2-257x300.jpeg 257w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog5-2-768x897.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog5-2-10x12.jpeg 10w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MauritaniaBlog5-2.jpeg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 877px) 100vw, 877px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Las lentejas, los d\u00e1tiles y la sand\u00eda eran compa\u00f1eros constantes. Estos alimentos hidratan, aportan carbohidratos y tienen un sabor refrescante en un clima des\u00e9rtico.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Las comidas no son apresuradas. Preparar y comer despacio es parte de la experiencia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\" style=\"min-height:142px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-121\" alt=\"Useful information\" src=\"http:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Medalles1-1-scaled.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Medalles1-1-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Medalles1-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Medalles1-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Medalles1-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Medalles1-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Medalles1-1-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-x-large-font-size\" id=\"MadaInfo\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">Informaci\u00f3n \u00fatil<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"GabonInfo\">\u00bfCu\u00e1ndo correr? No te arriesgues y vayas en verano. <a href=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/es\/destinations\/\">Mauritania<\/a> es muy dura en verano: \u00a1el clima c\u00e1lido es muy extremo!<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc5f <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/es\/best-running-gear-hot-weather-summer-climates\/\">\u00bfQu\u00e9 ponerse?<\/a><\/strong> Las zapatillas de trail son las mejores. No vas a usar las de ciudad. Pero, en muchos sitios, \u00a1correr descalzo es la mejor opci\u00f3n! \u00a1Y no olvides tu protector solar y tu hidrataci\u00f3n! Obviamente, no hay fuentes de agua\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 Correr por las dunas de Azouega es un desaf\u00edo inolvidable, que combina el esfuerzo f\u00edsico con impresionantes vistas del desierto. \ud83c\udfdc\ufe0f<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 Chinguetti ofrece recorridos culturales \u00fanicos por calles estrechas y callejones llenos de arena, a menudo junto a lugare\u00f1os o animales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>El terreno des\u00e9rtico es impredecible. Arena suelta, dunas empinadas y obst\u00e1culos ocultos requieren precauci\u00f3n y buen equilibrio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u26a0\ufe0f El calor extremo, el viento y la escasez de agua hacen que la hidrataci\u00f3n y la protecci\u00f3n solar sean fundamentales durante las carreras. \u2600\ufe0f<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\" style=\"min-height:93px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-1396\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Books.jpeg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Books.jpeg 2000w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Books-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Books-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Books-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Books-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Books-16x12.jpeg 16w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-x-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">Un libro<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"GabonBook\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/-\/es\/Desert-Drum-Mbarek-Ould-Beyrouk\/dp\/1910213799\/ref=sr_1_1?__mk_es_US=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ajrhx4Lertdw0jNFEBiaLgM_z9y1WxuYE2TkmdV7RqENQjWSxiJii3s1z445Tsnx4DzLSB4z8Kb5NSCJTdnzrmOoQ_Y1D2YLT0JzQ7WeLef5BNb9bFmMgNHmXuqiSsJZkV3i9chiPRDEsFHiWnDJKAh0_yZkvmmRTsjeKkvkzEEY0h8MbsnzhNCJie8qLYgSMODRxBuGlJTINYmB0-dWsKM4QfgwMHsJGiOYo9P8Gt4.x_L32nquc722Cnf9TXXRX1c0A_s9dJ9u4O2TLBE43Qg&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=The+Desert+and+the+Drum&amp;qid=1768911013&amp;s=books&amp;sr=1-1\">\u201cEl desierto y el tambor\u201d (original en franc\u00e9s: Le Tambour des larmes) de Mbarek Ould Beyrouk<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>El desierto y el tambor es una lectura imprescindible antes de visitar Mauritania. Te ense\u00f1a a observar el silencio y a comprender la cultura local sin simplificar demasiado.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>La novela explica la tradici\u00f3n, el orgullo y la tensi\u00f3n social de forma sutil. Ayuda a prepararse mentalmente para las largas y tranquilas etapas del desierto y los pueblos remotos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Leerlo tambi\u00e9n contextualiza la experiencia de correr en Mauritania. Se perciben ritmos, gestos y actitudes que de otro modo se perder\u00edan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>El libro te ayuda a conectar con la tierra, la gente y la experiencia. Despu\u00e9s de leerlo, cada duna, calle y viaje en tren se siente m\u00e1s profundo y significativo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"291\" height=\"291\" src=\"http:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DesertDrum.jpg\" alt=\"The Desert and the Drum by Mbarek Beyrouk\" class=\"wp-image-9601 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DesertDrum.jpg 291w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DesertDrum-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/the-running-ginger.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DesertDrum-12x12.jpg 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 291px) 100vw, 291px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>Sinopsis: El Desierto y el Tambor sigue a Rayhana, una joven beduina de una tribu tradicional del Sahara. 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Rayhana es entonces casada, pero cuando se revela la verdad y se desconoce el paradero del beb\u00e9, llena de ira y dolor, roba el tambor sagrado de su tribu.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nuestra aventura en Mauritania incluy\u00f3 correr por las dunas m\u00e1s altas de Azouega y por las estrechas calles de Chinguetti. \u00a1Adem\u00e1s, junto al tren del mineral de hierro!<\/p>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":9637,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[17,56,35,16,44],"tags":[19,179,57,264,265,266,268,178,260,262,261,9,45,165],"class_list":["post-9614","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-adventure","category-africa","category-desert","category-extreme","category-sightseeing","tag-adventure","tag-adventure-running","tag-africa","tag-desert-run","tag-dune-running","tag-dunes","tag-epic-run","tag-extreme-running","tag-iron-ore-train","tag-mauritania","tag-mauritania-train","tag-running","tag-sightseeing","tag-west-africa"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Running in Mauritania&#039;s highest dunes, villages and with the iron train!<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"We ran in Mauritania&#039;s highest dunes, in desert villages and even next to the Iron Ore Train. 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