The event

6 stages.
All of Morocco.
A unique experience.

Get ready to experience 6 stages full of adventure and competition in a single event that combines the thrill of the desert with a passion for 4x4.

AFRICAN DESERT MAROC 26 will take you through the most spectacular landscapes of Morocco, from endless dunes to challenging tracks, designed to test your skill, strategy and endurance.

Several categories available so you can choose the one that best suits your level and driving style.

This event is so much more: it is a unique experience of camaraderie and self-improvement, where every stage brings you closer to the purest essence of the Moroccan Sahara. You will make friends, we guarantee it.

Organised by: AFRICAN DESERT

Format: Adventure + competition in 6 stages

From 24 to 31 October 2026 in Morocco you will feel truly alive. This 3rd edition of AFRICAN DESERT MAROC 26 will ignite your adrenaline alongside your spirit of adventure for an unforgettable week of emotion.

"From briefing to finish: every kilometre counts."

III African Desert
Morocco '26

Dates

24 – 31 Octubre 2026

Stages

6 competitive stages

Route

Morocco — Desert

Places

Maximum 30 teams

Navigation

Track GPS / Road Book FIA

Accommodation

Hotels with ORG

Safety

Doctor + STARLINK + STELA

Assistance

ORG on track included

Entry fee

From 495 € / team

Free dossier

For every driver, a category

Choose your level. Live your adventure.

At African Desert there is room for everyone: from those who have never navigated in the desert to drivers with experience in international raids. Two categories, five sub-categories. "Compete but enjoy."

Beginner / intermediate level

ADVENTURE

Live the desert with GPS track. No previous experience needed.

The Adventure category is open to all: no prior raid experience is required and SUVs are also welcome. You navigate with a GPS track loaded on your device, enjoy all the stages and compete with real rankings and stage times. Perfect for getting started in the raid world with full organisational support.

Sub-categories

AVT4

Adventure 4x4 — Conventional off-road vehicle

AVTT

Adventure Turismo Todo Terreno — SUV or road pick-up

✓GPS track navigation

✓Suitable for SUVs and pick-ups

✓No prior experience needed

✓Rankings and stage times

✓Hotels with ORG included

✓Org. on-track assistance

✓Medical team on track.

✓Real-time tracking.

✓Finisher medal and trophies

Vehicle requirement

Vehicle with four-wheel drive or AWD. Valid MOT and road insurance. No special preparation required. SUVs and road pick-ups are welcome.

Register in Adventure

Expert level

RAID TT

Pure navigation. The ultimate desert challenge.

For those who have already raced raids and want the ultimate challenge. The Raid TT category navigates exclusively with a paper Roadbook in FIA format. No GPS tracks for assistance. No visual references. Orientation depends entirely on you and your co-driver.

Prior experience in any event held in Morocco is required. You will face more technical passage zones and greater difficulty finishing your stages. The level of demand that separates good navigators from great ones.

Sub-categories

RTT4X4

Raid TT 4x4 — Rally-prepared off-roader

RTTSK

Raid TT Side by Side — two-seat buggy

CAN-AM

Can-Am Class — Can-Am UTV vehicles

✓FIA-format Roadbook navigation

✓Timed special stages

✓Technical sand zones

✓Overall and class rankings

✓Finisher medal and trophies

✓Hotels with ORG included

⚠Prior experience mandatory

⚠Vehicle with adequate preparation

Vehicle requirement

4x4 with full underbody protection (sump, diff and oil pan). M/T tyres. Complete recovery kit (strap, shackles, boards, compressor). Stella III EVO satellite tracking device mandatory.

Register in Raid TT

Entry fee

Prices by period.

Price per team (car + 2 people). Registration closes: 30 September 2026. Only 30 places.

Best price

Early price

495 €

20 Mar – 15 Abr 2026

Standard price

595 €

16 Abr – 31 Ago 2026

Last places

Last period

695 €

1 Sep – 30 Sep 2026

Payment method

50% before the limit of the chosen date and the remainder before 15 September, except for the last option (50% before the 15th and the rest before 30 September).

Mandatory extras booked separately

Stella III EVO unit

Mandatory satellite GPS. Real-time tracking.

250 €

per team

Repatriation insurance

If you do not have your own insurance with Morocco coverage.

50 €

per person

Medical assistance

Medical cover throughout the event.

60 €

per person

The organisation can handle all services for you: hotels, ferry, insurance, Stella III... Contact us with no obligation.

Reserve a spot

Your entry includes

Everything you need.

Entry and trophies

✓Participation rights as a competing team
✓Event third-party liability insurance
✓Finisher medal on completing the event
✓Category prizes
✓Trophy ceremony

Organisation and safety

✓ORG vehicles on track during all stages
✓Real-time monitoring and control from Spain
✓Light mechanical assistance, rescue and towing on track
✓Medical assistance at stages and hotels
✓FIA-format Road Book

Logistics and management

✓Accommodation bookings and management
✓Ferry ticket management (vehicle and people)
✓Customs clearance assistance
✓Telephony and currency exchange
✓You will never feel alone or abandoned

Technology and tracking

✓Real-time tracking platform for family and friends
✓Photographers and professional filming crew
✓Emergency control centre in Spain via STARLINK and STELA
✓Rankings by an independent company
✓Daily reports, rankings and photos on social media

Stage by stage

The route.
6 stages to remember.

00 Sáb 24 Oct — 17:00h

Scrutineering in Meknès

Meeting point in Meknès. Technical and administrative scrutineering for all teams. General briefing and opening dinner.

— Scrutineering

E1 Dom 25 Oct — 9:30h

Stage 1: Mountain

First stage from Meknès. Mountain tracks and the first landscapes of inland Morocco. The desert welcomes you with the most varied terrain of the week.

337 km Mountain

E2 Lun 26 Oct — 9:00h

Stage 2: Mid-Atlas

Crossing the Moroccan Mid-Atlas. Mountain range and plateau landscapes, technical tracks and unique views. Navigation begins to demand maximum concentration.

340 km Mid-Atlas

E3 Mar 27 Oct — 9:00h

Stage 3: Hamada and Sand

The stone hamadas give way to the first sandy zones. The most varied stage: gravel fields, forgotten tracks and the first Saharan ergs.

292 km Hamada/Sand

E4 Mié 28 Oct — 8:00h

Stage 4: Dunes Only

The queen stage. Pure dunes. No fixed tracks, just sand and navigation. The greatest physical and mechanical challenge of the raid. Only the best prepared arrive smiling.

— Dunes

E5 Jue 29 Oct — 9:00h

Stage 5: Hamada

Back to the volcanic stone hamadas. A long, demanding stage that tests the endurance of the team and the preparation of the vehicle.

365 km Hamada

E6 Vie 30 Oct — 8:00h

Stage 6: Tracks and Finish

Final stage. Final rankings, trophy ceremony at 22:00 and gala dinner. The desert says farewell.

223 km Finish

07 Sáb 31 Oct

Return

Transfer back home. The memories last a lifetime.

— Return

AFRICAN DESERTMAROC 26

6 stages.All of Morocco.A unique experience.