SUMMARIES OF LEGS
RALLYE AÏCHA DES GAZELLES DU MAROC 2021
REPORT
One last evening in the Gazelles bubble
ESSAOUIRA
The Gazelles are almost unrecognizable on this last night in Essaouira, after trading in their rally vests for elegant evening wear.
REPORT
The Essaouira beach, red carpet for the official finish
ESSAOUIRA
After nine days of intense competition, the Gazelles deserve their star reception on the beach this Saturday morning.
RANKINGS
Podium – E-Gazelle Buggy Prototype VINCI Immobilier
ESSAOUIRA
Podium - E-Gazelle Buggy Prototype VINCI Immobilier
RANKINGS
Podium – E-Gazelle Auto VINCI Immobilier
ESSAOUIRA
Podium - E-Gazelle Auto VINCI Immobilier
SUMMARY - COMPETITION
The marathon upsets the rankings in 4×4 Class
MARATHON OULAD DRISS - FOUM ZGUID
Big surprise in 4x4 Class: Jeanette and Rachelle of Team 257 are out of the ranking after ending the marathon leg with mechanical trouble...
REPORT
One last festive evening in the middle of the desert
MARATHON OULAD DRISS - FOUM-ZGUID
After a last day out on the course filled with excitement and emotion, the Gazelles relax and unwind for a lively evening of celebration.
SUMMARY - ADVENTURE
An exciting and emotional last day in the sand
MARATHON OULAD DRISS - FOUM-ZGUID
The Gazelles set their alarms for 6 a.m. on this second marathon day. There is no time to waste, they need to get an early start, setting their sights on CP5X and the Chegaga dunes.
SUMMARY - ADVENTURE
First marathon day: a mix of nostalgia and strategy
MARATHON OULAD DRISS - FOUM-ZGUID
Leg 6, the final leg of this year’s competition, lasts two days and takes the teams through the dunes of Chegaga.
SUMMARY - COMPETITION
The competition tightens
OULAD DRISS - OULAD DRISS
The competition tightens up at the end of Leg 5...
REPORT
Wrapping up the 30th edition with a second marathon leg
MARATHON OULAD DRISS - FOUM-ZGUID
The Gazelles leave this morning for a second marathon leg, i.e. a two-day route and a night under the stars!
SUMMARY - ADVENTURE
The teams grow closer as solidarity and conviviality reign on stage 5
OULAD DRISS - OULAD DRISS
This being the eve of a marathon leg, many teams prefer to take it easy...
SUMMARY - COMPETITION
The marathon leg upsets the rankings
MARATHON DAR KAOUA - OULAD DRISS
The two days of the marathon leg have reshuffled the deck for the general rankings...
REPORT
Leg 5 launched by Koni
OULAD DRISS - OULAD DRISS
“It’s impressive to be here; I’m honoured to launch this 5th leg. It’s a proud and emotional moment”, says Stéphane Ducreau.
SUMMARY - ADVENTURE
Lunar landscapes on the second day of the marathon
MARATHON DAR KAOUA - OULAD DRISS
Although far from the bivouac, the Gazelles didn’t sleep in, preferring to wake up early and leave at the first light of day.
SUMMARY - ADVENTURE
A first marathon day full of surprises
MARATHON DAR KAOUA - OULAD DRISS
It’s “operation teardown” at the bivouac this morning as the Gazelles prepare to start a so-called marathon leg, over two days and with a night on their own in the middle of the desert.
SUMMARY - COMPETITION
A look at the general rankings after Leg 3
DAR KAOUA - DAR KAOUA
On this third leg, the dunes left their mark.
SUMMARY - ADVENTURE
No respite after the dunes of Merzouga
DAR KAOUA - DAR KAOUA
This was supposed to be a calmer day to allow the Gazelles to catch their breath... Beyond Erfoud, the teams found themselves on the plateau of El Mraïer, a rather complex playing field.
SUMMARY - COMPETITION
The dunes leg widens the gap
DAR KAOUA - DAR KAOUA
Difficult to be as close to the ideal distance in this second leg, which took the Gazelles through the heart of the majestic Erg Chebbi dunes.
SUMMARY - COMPETITION
Returning Gazelles in a strong position after the first leg
DAR KAOUA - DAR KAOUA
The first leg means the first rankings!
REPORT
Today’s leg may be less exciting – but watch out for traps!
DAR KAOUA - DAR KAOUA
Some vehicles won't be able to continue after yesterday's leg in the dunes, announces Dominique this morning to the Gazelles, who are disappointed for the teams concerned.
SUMMARY - ADVENTURE
The dunes: showing the Gazelles what it means to push their limits
DAR KAOUA - DAR KAOUA
Ah, the dunes! Some dream of them, for others they are the stuff of nightmares… One thing is certain, they leave no Gazelle indifferent!
REPORT
A strategic choice
DAR KAOUA - DAR KAOUA
It is 5 o’clock and the bivouac is waking up. The strain of yesterday’s challenges can be seen in some faces this morning.
