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Back to Africa
The continent that shaped the legend of rallying, all the way to Lac Rose in Dakar, in the footsteps of Thierry Sabine.
Since 2009
In the footsteps of Thierry Sabine
Back to Africa, where the legend of rallying was written, all the way to the legendary Lac Rose.
The beginning
A race born from two legends
The Africa Eco Race was born in 2008 from the combined expertise of men who wrote the history of the greatest cross-country rallies: Jean-Louis Schlesser and René Metge, in close collaboration with Morocco, Mauritania and Senegal.
Since the first edition in 2009, the rally has attracted more participants every year, proof of the enthusiasm for an event true to tradition.
Their goals
The spirit of African rally-raid
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Human values
Honouring the true meaning of the discipline: friendship, authenticity, solidarity and sportsmanship.
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Open to as many as possible
Lighter regulations so that as many competitors as possible can reach the legendary Lac Rose.
The Africa Eco Race in numbers
2009
First edition
18
Editions
3
Countries crossed
12
Stages in 2027
