Discover the new teaser for the Africa Eco Race: a concentrate of adrenaline, adventure, and intense emotions. From the Mauritanian dunes to the finish line at Lac Rose, it immerses you in the heart of the most authentic rally-raid experience in the world.
The countdown is on!
Get ready for the 16th edition of the AFRICA ECO RACE, the legendary rally-raid that stays true to the original Dakar spirit. A 6,000 km challenge across the deserts and dunes of Morocco, Mauritania, and Senegal, ending at the mythical Lac Rose in Dakar.
KEY DATES – 2026 EDITION:
20 Jan – Technical checks & boarding in Marseille (port/date subject to change)
24–25 Jan – Administrative & technical verifications
25 Jan (PM) – Official Start & Prologue
26–30 Jan – 5 stages in Morocco
31 Jan – Rest day in Dakhla
1–5 Feb – 5 legendary stages in Mauritania
6 Feb – Final stage in Senegal
7 Feb – Finish line at Lac Rose – Dakar
Record Registrations From the Start
Since registrations opened on April 30th, more than 130 have answered the call of adventure!
Never before in the history of the Africa Eco Race have we recorded so many entries so early.
Across all categories – bikes, cars, trucks, SSV, Historic and Raid – the momentum is exceptional.
This record-breaking participation marks a turning point: the 2026 edition already promises to be one of the most iconic in
HISTORIC Category
Who can beat the Claeys?
The HISTORIC category is experiencing real enthusiasm this year, with already more than 20 cars entered!
Designed for legendary vehicles, it is not based on pure speed but follows a regularity rally format.
The goal? Follow an imposed average speed on rally-raid tracks while respecting navigation.
But the big question on everyone’s lips: who can stop the Claeys’ (father and son), double reigning champions? The bets are on…
A Memorable Rally Story
2025, final stage: Jacopo Cerutti and Alessandro Botturi, two Italian rally-raid titans, battle for the final victory. Only 9 seconds separate them at the start of the last stage. The tension was palpable.
In the sand, the two men fought meter by meter on the grueling course. Cerutti crosses the finish line first… and starts counting the seconds. He knows everything could change in an instant.
Behind him, Botturi arrives… tangled in a net he dragged to the finish after a slight navigation error.
Verdict: Cerutti wins by just 26 seconds. A tiny gap after more than 6,000 kilometers of racing. One of the most thrilling duels in recent Africa Eco Race history!
