UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF HIS MAJESTY KING MOHAMMED VI
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UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF HIS MAJESTY KING MOHAMMED VI
Prologue2021-09-07T11:25:43+02:00

PROLOGUE

DAR KAOUA – DAR KAOUA

2021 ROUTE

After almost 2 years of waiting, it’s finally time to explore the desert !  🧐

The Rallye Aïcha des Gazelles du Maroc 2021 30ème edition consists of a prologue and 6 legs including two marathon legs (2 days with no bivouac and a night of camping under the stars) across the stunning landscapes of southern Morocco.

The Gazelles begin in ERFOUD (province of ERRACHIDIA), in the south of Morocco, and finish nine days of competition later in FOUM-ZGUID (province of TATA).

This year, almost 190 teams are taking part in the adventure on 10 different routes for a navigation challenge covering more than 1,100 km as the crow flies, or at least 1,400 km of driving for the top teams.

The teams will be split across 6 routes for 4×4/Auto teams, 1 for Quad/SSV teams and 2 for 100% electric vehicles (cars and buggies).

PROLOGUE

IDEAL DISTANCE 42km

ESTIMATED TIME 3h00

It’s time…
Today’s prologue provides a taste of the days to come.

Headings that are easy to keep. Terrain that is not too challenging and is relatively straightforward to read on the map. Small zones of sand that can be easily crossed or avoided.
Nothing too difficult, but it is all useful as the Gazelles familiarize themselves with their maps, navigation techniques and driving.

The bivouac is never far away, even when it’s hidden behind hills of sand covered with tufts of camel grass (by the way, shouldn’t that be “dromedary grass” in Morocco? 🤔) or features carved by the ever-present oueds or wadis….

The results of the prologue count only for determining the starting order for tomorrow’s leg.

GAZELLES TV

Prologue

PHOTOS

Best photos of the prologue

LEG SUMMARY

The prologue: a warmup for the first leg

REPORT

The prologue: a leg for “learning”

PARTNERS