The terrain can often change even during the same stage. Before each stage there will be a briefing with detailed information about terrain and recommendations for each stage.

The event takes you through places where the tracks are in really bad shape or are even non-existent, this could be complicated for your vehicle, but you must remember that locals take these roads on a daily basis with all kinds of vans, cars and bikes, generally in much worse condition than yours.

You can keep it to participate in subsequent editions of the Maroc Challenge! Or if you prefer to sell it after the competition we have a special section on the Facebook gruop for you to put it on sale, there may be future participants who are interested in your car.

Preparation is up to you and aims to improve your vehicle’s resistance over rough terrain while respecting safety standards required by the Highway Code.

At present we find all kinds of preparations in participants’ vehicles, from very professional and expensive adaptations to practically standard vehicles.

Vehicles are grouped by categories depending on their displacement,

There are editions, however, in which some categories have much more participation than others and vice versa.

Of course, there is an essential minimum of modifications to guarantee vehicle safety.

For 4×2 or 4×4 utility vehicles:

• Protection for the sump and fuel hoses will most probably be necessary.
• Increasing ground clearance by means of reinforced springs and increasing spring diameter or adding extensions.
• If possible, increase ground clearance with higher tires than the original ones.
• Vehicles must have all necessary permits to be allowed on public roads.

For off-road vehicles:

For this type of vehicle there is no recommended minimum preparation, but:

• A sump guard is always a recommendable precaution.
• Tires must be in good general condition and have a decent tread.

As a rough guide we indicate some problems that you may expect:

• Air filter
• Shocks
• Alternator belt
• General Fasteners & bolts
• Relays and fuses
• Engine oil
• Housing Sealant and duct repair tape
• Duct tape
• Sand plates or such like

Yes, but we recommend filling up whenever possible. The next station may be closed or have run out of gas. It happens…

The best solution is prevention. Safety is a priority in the Maroc Challenge and regulations are very strict, especially regarding speed. Teams that don’t comply with the event’s guidelines, regulations and safety standards will be severely penalized.

All vehicles will be equipped with the STELLA III security system, used in such events as the American Bajas or national championships, provides the same benefits as the Iritrack system used in the Dakar.

Stella III installation will take place during technical checks. This system allows the organization to pinpoint each vehicle’s location in real time along each stage. It also offers participants the possibility of requesting both mechanical or medical assistance.

The event’s route runs through deserted and sparsely inhabited areas, which is why the Maroc Challenge organization provides rescue vehicles in case of a breakdown or accident. These vehicles with medical and health personnel are strategically placed at the head, middle and tail of the stage’s route.

Again, the best cure is prevention. We insist that the Maroc is NOT a speed event. This is a fun adventure to learn and enjoy. Good navigation, driving expertise, caring for your vehicle’s mechanics, and consistency are the true keys to success.

It is very important to follow all recommendations and comply with the event’s safety standards. For your own safety, the safety of other participants and the local population.

Remember that sometimes we traverse small villages, areas close to cultivated fields, areas through which flocks may pass, and that Morocco is a country with a large nomadic community. We can encounter family camps anywhere  and at any time and this is impossible for the organization to foresee.

In the event of an accident, Maroc Challenge has its own medical assistance, in the event of an emergency STELLA III must be activated and the closest organization medical vehicle will take care of assistance.

It is important to keep in mind that depending on the medical vehicle’s position it can take between a few minutes and several hours to access your vehicle. So once again:

PRUDENCE AND RESPECT TOWARD THE REST OF PARTICIPANTS AND ESPECIALLY TOWARDS THE LOCAL POPULATION.