From the roadbook...

Day 10. January 26. Finish: Nouakchott. Distance: 180 km.

According to our intelligence, the low tide is expected at around 5.14am. The problem with this is that you have to drive in the dark. It doesn't make much sense and it's not very safe either. The afternoon low tide is expected at 5.40pm which means that if you leave around 4pm you should bein Nouakchott by 7-8pm. You'll have the whole day to swim, relax, play volleyball and chill on the beach. In 2007 the beach party was a blast. Bring beach toys with you! In 2008 we encountered a severe sand storm. Anything is possible.

Today's drive is 180 km on the beack. Today's stage is the most spectacular leg of the journey. You have to be extra careful. Don't let the waves touch your wheels and don't go too far from the waves either. It's a balancing act. If you go too close to the water you'll sink in the ocean, but if you go too far from the water you'll sink in the soft sand. If you happened to bring a snowboard with you, there are some great sand hills along the way. Drive carefully and pay attention to the fishermen along the way.

They only have mini suites here for about 25,000U, but 4-5 people can sleep in a suite. Book your room by email in advance!! Each room has a fridge and it's own bathroom. It's a little tricky to enter the hotel from the beach, but not impossible. The hotel is 400-500 m North of the fish market. So if something smells fishy it can only mean two things. You either haven't showered since Marseille or you went too far. Turn around and go back to the hotel. There will be a huge community tent at the hotel where you can crash for the night. You can also set up your own tent. There will be room for everyone. There are two luxury hotels in town if you want to splurge.