Where does Dakar Rally finish in Paris?

Cape Town
For the 1992 event, the finish line moved to Cape Town, South Africa in a bid to combat a declining number of competitors, where GPS technology was used for the first time.

How long is Dakar Rally to Paris?

Race format The total distance covered is several thousand kilometres. The event takes place over a period of ten to fifteen days (versus two to three days for cross-country rallies). The classification of the stage is made up of the times set in the special stage plus any sporting penalties.

How do I get from Paris to Dakar?

Everyone can enter the Dakar; the only condition is to be at least 18-years of age. You do not need to be a rally-raid champion to take part. The goal of the Dakar is to have both professionals and amateurs participating in the same rally and on the same route. Only Bikes and Quads are subject to a selection.

Where is the Dakar Rally 2021?

Saudi Arabia
2021 Dakar Rally/Location

The 2021 edition of the Dakar Rally will again take place solely in Saudi Arabia, with crews setting off from the city of Jeddah on January 3. The traditional rest day will take place on January 9 in the city of Ha’il, before the route loops back to Jeddah for the finish on January 15.

Where does the Dakar route start and end?

The Dakar landed in this economic centre of Saudi Arabia in 2020. Then in 2021, a loop was drawn up, starting and ending in Jeddah. This time, the gateway to the holy places of Mecca and Medina will be the ultimate goal of the adventure.

How many people live in the city of Dakar?

The large groves that gave the city its name in the 18th century (gardens in Arabic) have for the most part given way to a city which extends over more than 1,500 km2 (compared to 105 km2 for Paris or 203 km2 for Buenos Aires) and is home to more than six million inhabitants.

What to expect from the Dakar Dakar Rally?

It is a call to adventure. The available spaces offer the opportunity to take competitors on a real tour of Saudi Arabia, with each stage having its own specific landscape and idiosyncrasies. A wide range of landscapes will colour the rally, including canyons, dunes, mountains, wadis and more.

When is the road book distributed in Dakar?

For at least four stages, the road book will be distributed in the morning at the start of the special stage: the closest thing to absolute equality. Like bikes and quads that already feature a 15-minute break at fuel stops during a special stage, a stop point must now be respected by all categories.