— Route

From Marrakech to Aït Ben Haddou and back.

A carefully staged Moroccan loop through Ouarzazate, M’hamid El Ghizlane, Zagora, Foum El Oued, Taznakht, Aït Ben Haddou and heritage roads back to Marrakech.

— Rally Route

Six days, one legendary loop.

Marrakech → Ouarzazate → M’hamid El Ghizlane → Zagora → Foum El Oued → Taznakht → Aït Ben Haddou → Marrakech.

The route brings together Morocco's most iconic rally landscapes: mountain passes, cinematic kasbahs, desert plains, palm valleys, Saharan horizons and a premium 4x4 desert experience. Each leg balances driving pleasure, regularity sections, safety, hospitality, and cultural immersion.

  1. Marrakech
  2. Ouarzazate
  3. M’hamid El Ghizlane
  4. Zagora
  5. Foum El Oued
  6. Taznakht
  7. Aït Ben Haddou
  8. Marrakech
Start / Finish — Marrakech
Stage cities, cultural stops and desert experience
Rally route
— Itinerary

A roadbook through the full Rallye Sirocco loop.

Across Atlas passes, palm valleys and desert light, the programme moves with precision, culture and warm Moroccan hospitality.

From arrival to farewell, every detail is guided: airport transfers, technical welcome, vehicle preparation, daily briefings, regularity sections, cultural encounters, humanitarian moments and the closing ceremony at Le Domaine du Rétro in Marrakech.

  1. 18DEC
    Day 00 · Arrival in Marrakech

    Airport → Hotel → Marrakech Welcome

    The opening chapter begins in Marrakech, where first light, medina rhythm and a private welcome set the tone. Crews arrive, prepare, meet the team and feel the quiet anticipation of the road ahead.

    10–15km local transfers
    2hcity welcome
    1. 08:00 — 14:00Airport welcome, pick-up and private transfers into Marrakech
    2. 14:00 — 15:30Hotel check-in · registration · technical welcome · vehicle preparation
    3. 16:00 — 18:00First contact with Marrakech: Koutoubia, Jemaa El-Fna, medina walk and souks atmosphere
    4. 18:00 — 19:00Return to hotel · free time
    5. 19:30 — 21:00Opening reception · crew welcome · partners introduction
    6. 21:30 — 22:15General briefing · safety instructions · roadbook presentation
  2. 19DEC
    Day 1: Marrakech → Ouarzazate — 219 km

    Marrakech → Ouarzazate

    Where the Atlas opens the road, crews climb toward Tizi n’Tichka through altitude, stone villages and measured regularity. The day closes with a cinematic arrival in Ouarzazate, gateway to the desert.

    219km
    5–6hrs driving
    02regularity sections
    1. 07:00 — 07:45Breakfast
    2. 07:45 — 08:00Departure briefing
    3. 08:00 — 09:45Drive toward Tizi n’Tichka and the High Atlas passes
    4. 09:45 — 10:15Coffee stop above the Atlas valleys
    5. 10:15 — 11:15Regularity Section I
    6. 12:15 — 13:15Lunch halt
    7. 13:15 — 14:15Regularity Section II
    8. 15:00 — 15:30Arrival in Ouarzazate · hotel check-in
    9. 16:30 — 17:45Cultural visit — Cinema Museum / Kasbah Taourirt area
    10. 20:00 — 21:30Dinner · evening activity
  3. 20DEC
    Day 2: Ouarzazate → M’hamid El Ghizlane — 252 km Special Desert Experience

    Ouarzazate → M’hamid El Ghizlane

    The emotional heart of the rally follows the Drâa Valley toward the first breath of the desert. Near M’hamid El Ghizlane, the road gives way to a premium 4x4 sunset experience: golden-hour silence, Moroccan tea, local music and the warm rhythm of Moroccan hospitality.

    252km
    5–6hrs driving
    4x4sunset desert
    1. 07:00 — 07:45Breakfast
    2. 07:45 — 08:00Special desert day briefing
    3. 08:00 — 09:45Road through the Drâa Valley, palm groves and southern light
    4. 09:45 — 10:15Coffee stop at Agdz
    5. 10:15 — 11:15Regularity Section I
    6. 12:15 — 13:15Lunch halt near Zagora
    7. 13:15 — 14:15Regularity Section II toward the Saharan threshold
    8. 15:30 — 16:00Arrival near M’hamid El Ghizlane · desert welcome
    9. 17:00 — 18:30Premium 4x4 desert experience · golden-hour views · traditional tea
    10. 20:00 — 22:00Dinner under the stars · local music · pure Moroccan atmosphere
  4. 21DEC
    Day 3: M’hamid El Ghizlane → Zagora → Foum El Oued → Taznakht → Aït Ben Haddou — 374 km

    M’hamid El Ghizlane → Zagora → Foum El Oued → Taznakht → Aït Ben Haddou

    From the desert edge, the rally turns through Zagora, Foum El Oued and Taznakht before reaching Aït Ben Haddou, one of Morocco’s most iconic UNESCO-listed sites. The longest driving day blends southern horizons, palm valleys, artisan heritage and the cinematic kasbah landscapes that define the road back from the Sahara.

    374km
    6–7hrs with stops
    02regularity sections
    1. 07:00 — 07:45Breakfast
    2. 07:45 — 08:00Departure briefing
    3. 08:00 — 10:00Drive through desert plains and southern horizons toward Zagora
    4. 10:00 — 10:30Coffee stop
    5. 10:30 — 11:30Regularity Section I
    6. 12:30 — 13:30Lunch halt around Foum El Oued
    7. 13:30 — 14:30Regularity Section II
    8. 14:45 — 15:30Stop in Taznakht · carpets, saffron and artisan heritage
    9. 16:30 — 17:00Arrival near Aït Ben Haddou · hotel check-in
    10. 17:30 — 18:30Cultural experience — ksar, kasbah views and cinematic heritage
    11. 20:00 — 21:30Dinner
  5. 22DEC
    Day 4: Aït Ben Haddou → Marrakech — 190 km

    Aït Ben Haddou → Marrakech / Closing Ceremony

    The final chapter returns to Marrakech from Aït Ben Haddou with one last measured drive through cinematic valleys and Atlas roads. The evening celebrates crews, trophies and emotion at Le Domaine du Rétro: a final return carrying the dust, light and memory of the road.

    190km
    4–5hrs with stops
    Finalceremony
    1. 07:30 — 08:15Breakfast
    2. 08:15 — 08:30Final leg briefing
    3. 08:30 — 10:30Scenic drive from Aït Ben Haddou toward the High Atlas route
    4. 10:30 — 11:00Coffee stop
    5. 11:00 — 12:00Final regularity and navigation close-out section
    6. 12:15 — 13:15Lunch halt
    7. 13:15 — 16:30Final drive to Marrakech
    8. 16:30 — 17:00Arrival in Marrakech · crew reception
    9. 17:30 — 20:30Closing dinner & prize-giving ceremony at Le Domaine du Rétro
  6. 23DEC
    Departure Day

    Marrakech → Airport Transfers

    A graceful final morning: sunrise, breakfast, farewells and airport transfers arranged around each crew's schedule. Before departure, a final Sirocco surprise may rise with the morning wind, leaving crews with one last unforgettable memory of Morocco. The rally ends softly, while the landscapes, voices and golden road remain.

    6–10km transfers
    15–25min
    Softfarewell
    1. 07:30 — 08:15Sunrise farewell moment · final Sirocco surprise with the morning wind
    2. 08:15 — 09:30Soft breakfast and farewell moments with the Sirocco team
    3. 09:30 — 11:00Hotel check-out support
    4. 10:00 — 14:00Airport transfers according to departure schedules
    5. OptionalFree time in Marrakech before departure
— Responsible Rally

Humanitarian & Social Impact

Rallye Sirocco is not only a journey across Morocco's landscapes. Throughout the rally, selected humanitarian activities will be organized with local communities along the route, focusing on education, road safety, community support, cultural heritage, and responsible tourism.

Beyond the road, Rallye Sirocco integrates selected humanitarian and community-focused activities along the route. These initiatives support education, road safety, community engagement, cultural heritage, and responsible tourism.

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Our SDG Focus

A focused impact framework for partners, institutions and communities.

SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being iconSDG 3

SDG 3 — Good Health and Well-being

Road safety awareness, basic wellness support, and safer mobility during the rally.

SDG 4 Quality Education iconSDG 4

SDG 4 — Quality Education

Educational support, school-supply donations, and youth-oriented community actions.

SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities iconSDG 11

SDG 11 — Sustainable Cities and Communities

Respect for local communities, cultural heritage, and responsible tourism.

SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals iconSDG 17

SDG 17 — Partnerships for the Goals

Collaboration with sponsors, institutions, associations, and local partners.

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