The Dates
2026
Dive into the heart of an exceptional anniversary edition of the Rallye Aïcha des Gazelles du Maroc, where every moment promises to be unforgettable.
This year, more than ever, the adventure takes on a unique dimension: emotional highlights, intense human encounters, thrilling sporting innovations, and an unparalleled celebratory atmosphere.
This edition is designed to make a lasting impression, celebrate the values that make the rally so strong, and bring together all generations of Gazelles around an extraordinary experience.
Don’t aim for a a rally, aim for this edition. Because it will be unlike any other.
Friday, March 27
The crews will carry out their Technical and Administrative Checks in France, a key step guaranteeing their safety and marking the start of the adventure.
They will have to validate their compliance during various workshops before being able to take the start.
(not accessible to the public)
Saturday, March 28
Event open to the general public.
This exceptional day will bring together families, friends, and sponsors around the teams, in a festive and memorable atmosphere dedicated to the Rally’s 35th anniversary. On the program: unique entertainment, highlights, surprises, and the official start under the arch.
An unforgettable sequence for young and old before the crews set off for the port of embarkation, heading for Morocco and the legendary dunes !
Monday, March 30
Teams who have not completed their technical and administrative checks in France will have the opportunity to do so directly in Morocco.
Wednesday, April 1st
The teams will go to meet the volunteers of Cœur de Gazelles in order to discover their actions on the ground.
The day will continue with the discovery of the bivouac, followed by the prologue: a short loop that will offer participants a first glimpse of the competition.
Upon their return, the crews will hand over their phones to the Organization.
From April 2nd to 9th
The competition kicks off
8 days of intense adventure in the heart of the desert.
Three different bivouacs offering a diversity of landscapes and total immersion.
Two “marathon” stages await the teams, during which they will not return to the bivouac for the night. Instead, they will have an unforgettable experience, sleeping under the stars, surrounded by other participants in the middle of the desert.
This edition will inevitably be marked by the 35th anniversary of the Rally, the opportunity to experience unique and unprecedented moments punctuated by surprises.
Thursday April 9 and Friday April 10
During the final stage, each participant crosses the finish line and receives their Finisher medal, regardless of their ranking. This is also when the Gazelles collect their phones. After a festive evening at the bivouac, they will spend one last night there, before hitting the road again the next day, Friday, April 10, towards Essaouira.
Saturday, April 11
The Teams will parade on the beach of Essaouira, crossing the finish line to the applause of their loved ones and sponsors who have come to celebrate their victories.
The day will continue with the awards ceremony, which will reward the podium winners, followed by the closing evening – a truly apotheosis-inducing moment.
