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Rallye du Maroc prepares teams for tough Dakar challenges

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 4, 2026, 6:03 PM

Last updated Nov 4, 2026

Rallye du Maroc prepares teams for tough Dakar challenges

Summary

The 2026 Rallye du Maroc is underway, featuring more than 250 vehicles across various categories. Organizers aim to replicate Dakar conditions, with a route running 2,000 kilometers through Morocco's Sahara, focused on navigation and mechanical endurance. The event acts as a crucial testing ground for crews before the Dakar Rally. Scheduled to conclude on October 3, the rally showcases vehicle durability amid challenging sand dunes.

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By the Numbers

•More than 250 race vehicles are competing in the 2026 edition.
•The route includes challenging terrain in the Sahara Desert.
•The rally runs from September 28 to October 3, 2026.
•It is organized to align closely with Dakar Rally conditions.
•Entry includes various vehicle classes, including quads and vintage machines.

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6:03 PMYahoo Sports — Why Rallye du Maroc Stays the Dakar Proving Ground

What they're saying

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If you follow off-road racing to learn what separates a capable machine from a championship one, the Rallye du Maroc is the event that answers the question. No other rally on the World Rally-Raid Championship (W2RC) calendar comes as near to the skill set a Dakar win demands. That is why the world's top crews keep coming back. The cars and bikes you see winning here tend to be the ones built to last.
— Yahoo Sports

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