How can I travel to the "Eye of the Sahara"? Are there tours? Can I self-guide?

The Richat Structure, or "Eye of the Sahara", only just appeared on my travel radar. It's new to me - and in an exciting part of Africa - Mauritania.

What I'm lacking information on is how one could theoretically get there, either self-guided or as part of a tour? Information appreciated.

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The best I can find is how to get to Chinguetti. You basically have to get to Atar then catch a taxi to Chinguetti. After that you may be able to get a camel tour to Eye of Sahara.

Although neither posts mentions trekking to Eye of Sahara but given the fact that you have to get the tours at Chinguetti or Atar lets me know that it may be possible to get the camel tour that goes to the Eye.

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