Dates
2027

Rallye Aïcha des Gazelles of Morocco — 35 years of boldness in women’s adventure!

Through the Rally, the spirit of Maienga Sport Events is to offer all participants unique, exceptional experiences, full of emotion and positivity.

An open rally

for all women who dare​

Dates 2027

At a glance

  • March 20 – Participant Welcome – Briefing
  • March 21 – European Crews

    • Technical & Administrative Checks
    • Departure Village
    • Boarding the ferry to Morocco
  • March 23 – Non-European Crews / SSV

    • Technical & Administrative Checks
  • March 25

  • March 26 to April 1 – Sporting Stages
  • April 2 – Transfer to Essaouira

  • April 3 – Official Arrival, Awards Ceremony & Closing Evening

Saturday, March 20

Southern France

Participant Welcome – Briefing

Sunday, March 21

Morning:

Crews carry out their Technical and Administrative Checks in Southern France, a key step ensuring their safety and marking the start of the adventure.

Afternoon:

The day continues with families, friends, and sponsors around the crews, in a festive and memorable atmosphere during the Departure Village, an event open to the public. ​

On the program: unique activities, highlights, surprises, and the official start under the arch.

An unforgettable sequence for young and old before the crews board the ferry, heading to Morocco and the 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

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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