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2025
Discover the program of the Africa Eco Race 2026!
The Africa Eco Race 2026 marks a turning point in the history of the rally.
A new dynamic, new challenges, and optimized logistics to offer you an even more intense experience.
We are delighted to share the program with you, giving you all the key details to prepare for this edition.*
If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at: concurrents@africarace.com
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2025
Last places available for pre-registration for the Africa Eco Race 2026!
Thank you for your incredible enthusiasm! Many of you want to join the adventure, and some categories are no longer available for pre-registration.
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2025
PRESS RELEASE – PODIUM LAC ROSE
The 16th edition of the Africa Eco Race concluded in spectacular fashion at the iconic shores of Lac Rose, continuing the legacy of African rally raids inspired by Thierry Sabine. After a symbolic final stage along the beach with mass starts in successive waves (the final rankings had been locked in the day before at the end of the Mpal stage), competitors were greeted by an enthusiastic crowd celebrating the heroes who braved the desert.
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2025
PRESS RELEASE – STAGE N°11
The competitors of the Africa Eco Race 2025 are currently heading towards Kayar beach for the traditional stage that will lead them to the podium on the shores of Lac Rose. Here are the consolidated results from race management as of last night.
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2025
PRESS RELEASE – STAGE N°10
Stage 10 took competitors to Nouakchott, the capital of Mauritania, for the final special stage in the country. The day consisted of 474 km in total, including 409 km of timed sections. The route featured challenging navigation and plenty of sand, with dunes appearing within the first kilometers of the stage. Sandy tracks led the Africa Eco Race warriors to the feared Tifoujar pass. In the motorcycle category, the competition remains incredibly tight on the eve of the finish in Senegal, where the final rankings will be decided tomorrow evening. In the car category, Benoit Fretin finished second behind Pierre Lafay but maintained a comfortable lead of 4h22 in the general standings. In SSV, Pierre Lafay made a great move and is now just 22 minutes behind overall leader Martijn Van Den Broek.
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2025
PRESS RELEASE : STAGE N°9
The ninth stage of the Africa Eco Race, planned as a loop around Amodjar, was canceled today due to extreme weather conditions. A violent sandstorm struck the region, making the stage too dangerous for participants, particularly motorcyclists.
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2025
PRESS RELEASE : STAGE 8
This Wednesday, the participants of the Africa Eco Race tackled a spectacular 356 km loop around Amodjar, including 351 km of special stage. This demanding and technical stage offered a total immersion in the Mauritanian desert, combining soft sand dunes, rocky tracks, and tricky navigation sections. A prestigious guest marked this day: Stéphane Peterhansel, known as "Mr. Dakar." Returning to the African terrain where he built his legend, he joined the bivouac to participate in the Raid category (non-competitive) on a Yamaha Ténéré 700 to Dakar. Engaging with participants and sharing valuable advice, he inspired all the pilots present.
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2025
PRESS RELEASE – STAGE N°7
The seventh stage, 468 km long, took competitors from Benichab to Amodjar for this second day in Mauritania. On the menu: sand, dunes and complex navigation, all under scorching heat. Unfortunately, the 392 km special was neutralised after kilometre 241 for the bikes, and at CP1, 50 km from the start, for cars, SSVs and trucks. An accident involving one of the organisation’s light aircraft and a motorcycle competitor mobilised the rescue resources, which were then no longer available to secure the end of the timed sector. The injured competitor, n°58 Andrea Perfetti, was immediately treated by the rescue teams on site and quickly airlifted to the nearest hospital. In the evening, doctors at the military hospital in Nouakchott, where he was taken, gave reassuring news: although seriously injured, his life is not in danger.
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2025
Accident and Stage Neutralized
The special stage of the 7th leg, connecting Bénichar to Amodjar in Mauritania, was neutralized at the refueling checkpoint at kilometer 241 due to an accident that occurred shortly before 1 p.m.
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2025
PRESS RELEASE: STAGE N°6
On January 6, 2025, the Africa Eco Race crossed the Mauritanian border on the 6ᵉ stage, linking Dakhla to Benichab over a total distance of 703 km. This stage was marked by technical tracks, pure off-roading and navigation challenges, putting competitors' skills to the test.
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2025
PRESS RELEASE: STAGE N°5
Heading to Dakhla for this last Moroccan stage before the much-anticipated rest day. A long stage of 629 km, including 431 kilometers of selective sector. A day marked by major twists and turns across the vast sandy stretches of Southern Morocco. After starting in the dunes, competitors moved to fast, rolling tracks. This fifth stage brought its share of surprises and upsets in the provisional rankings. All the competitors and support teams will now take advantage of this Sunday, January 5th, a rest day, to care for their bodies and machines, worn out by this first week.
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2025
PRESS RELEASE – STAGE N°4
The 4th stage of the Africa Eco Race took competitors from Touizgui to Laâyoune, marking a spectacular southwest descent. This 499 km route, including 486 km of special stage, offered one of the most impressive Moroccan stages of this edition. The vast desert expanses, interspersed with dunes and camel grass, presented a real technical challenge for participants. Navigation, crucial in this featureless terrain, proved decisive in each category.
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