Dates
2027
Dates 2027
At a glance
Saturday, March 20
Southern France
European Crews — Technical and administrative checks, briefing.
Sunday, March 21
Southern France
Starting Village, boarding, boat to Morocco
Event open to the general public.
On the programme: brand-new activities, highlights, surprises, and the official start under the arch.
An unforgettable experience for young and old before the crews board the boat, heading for Morocco and its legendary dunes!
Tuesday, March 23
Technical and Administrative Checks for Non-European Crews / SSV
Thursday, March 25
Crews will head to meet the volunteers of Cœur de Gazelles to discover their actions on the ground.
The day will continue with the bivouac discovery, followed by the prologue: a short loop giving participants a first glimpse of the competition.
Upon their return, crews will hand their phones over to the Organization.
From Friday, March 26 to Thursday, April 1
The competition kicks off: 7 days of intense adventure in the heart of the desert. Three different bivouacs offering diverse landscapes and total immersion.
Among the memorable stages, the Gazelles will surely remember the dune stages and the marathons.
During the 2 marathons, the Gazelles do not return to the bivouac in the evening: they continue navigating completely autonomously and spend the night under the stars, in the heart of the desert, with other crews.
Thursday, April 1 and Friday, April 2
During this final stage, each Gazelle crosses the finish line, receives her Finisher medal, and retrieves her phone; after a festive evening, they spend one last night at the bivouac before heading to Essaouira on Friday, April 2.
Saturday, April 3
Crews will parade on the beach of Essaouira for the official finish, crossing the arch to the applause of their loved ones and sponsors who came to celebrate their achievements.
The day will continue with the awards ceremony recognizing the podiums, followed by the closing evening
