The Real Way to Dakar
The Real Way to Dakar is a long-distance GPS rally from Europe to Lac Rose, Dakar – with an optional ceremonial start in Paris and the main rally start in Morocco. It is built for privateers on bikes, adventure bikes, cars, trucks, buggies and ATVs who want a real rally to Dakar without factory backing. Over thousands of kilometres through Morocco, Mauritania and Senegal, you navigate via GPS waypoints across rocky pistes, fast gravel and desert sections on your way to Dakar.
Whether you join with a race mindset or as an adventure rider at your own pace, The Real Way to Dakar keeps the original spirit of the Dakar Rally alive – challenging stages, raw landscapes and a strong rally community.
CHASE THE ADVENTURE
The Real Way to Dakar is an historical based long-distance rally.
With us, it’s possible to chase your dream of going through rough, difficult and varying terrain with your vehicle, your team and friends from the rally community.
Whether you are an experienced rally driver or enthusiast without much experience, we offer routes and packages that meets your presumptions.
Accept the challenge to go beyond your limits, discover mythical sceneries, spectacular landscapes, culture and make friends for life.
Make your dream come true – join us for a life changing experience.
THE 2026 EDITION
The Real Way to Dakar will once again return to the legendary routes through Morocco, Mauritania and Senegal in 2026. The rally will start in Northern Morocco and make its way through more than 5.000 km of varied terrain challenging every part of our participant’s driving skills, before ending on the shores of Lac Rose in Dakar.
The 2026 edition will focus fully on the Adventure experience — a pure, non-timed journey from Northern Morocco to Dakar.
And with our short preparation window this year, we are starting directly in Morocco to give everyone the best possible rally setup for 2026.
The Real Way to Dakar 2023
ABOUT THE REAL WAY TO DAKAR
The Real Way to Dakar is a demanding competition that challenges you to go beyond limits, whether you are an experienced rally driver with passion to do original rally routes, or more inexperienced motor enthusiast with desire to explore.
We are a strong, well organised and helpful community that supports you on this journey. With us, you will pass through some of the most spectacular landscapes in Morocco, Mauritania and Senegal evoking a timeless sense of adventure and exploration. From the endless dunes of the Sahara to the desolate expanses of coastal deserts, the rocky trails of the High Atlas, and the low lying Savannah.
Above all, each day brings new surprises and unexpected challenges.
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THE RALLY
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PARTICIPANT INFO
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