A record-breaking edition kicks off, packed with technique, adrenaline and navigation challenges

FenekRally 2025 has officially fired up its engines on the tracks of southeastern Morocco, opening today a week of competition that promises to be one of the most exciting ever. One hundred teams have entered the event, a figure that confirms the continuous growth of this rally-raid, now fully established on the international scene. Competitors from twelve nations lined up at the start, ready to take on sand, rocks and demanding navigation aboard motorbikes, cars, SSVs and in the Overland category. A rich and varied field that demonstrates the growing appeal of FenekRally.

A route designed to test the very best

The 2025 course stretches over more than 1,400 km in total, including 921 km of special stages designed to challenge technique, endurance and orientation skills. Fast tracks, compact sand, rocky sectors and pure navigation passages shape a well-balanced and selective itinerary. Safety remains a priority thanks to constant satellite tracking and an efficient assistance network deployed along the route.

Five stages of technique, navigation and endurance

From Monday 17 to Friday 21 November, teams will face five stages with distinct characteristics, in an increasing crescendo of difficulty that alternates flowing sections with technical areas and off-track stretches typical of the Moroccan desert. Consistency, vehicle management and navigation precision will be decisive in a classification that will remain open until the very last kilometre. The final stage, shorter but delicate, will lead to the closing ceremony that will officially wrap up the 2025 edition.

Prologue: the desert sets the pace

After two days of technical scrutineering at Kasbah Cergui in Erfoud, the rally entered its active phase today, 16 November, with a 37 km prologue (32 km of special stage). An immediate taste of Moroccan terrain: fast tracks alternating with technical sectors, danger waypoints and short off-track portions that provided competitors with a first sample of the challenges ahead.

Motorbikes – MT1: best time for Sara García (#108) in 18’39”, followed by Sébastien Vry (#141) in 22’49” and Patrice Boch (#105) in 25’07”.
MT2: fastest time for Jordi Munner Pineda in 27’48”, ahead of Vittorio Magnano (28’45”) and Antonio Ubis Díaz (32’58”).
Twin-cylinder bikes: victory for J. Moliner Blanch in 39 minutes.
SSV T3: win for Recuenco/Mota (#314) with 17’48”, followed by Leyreloup/Jimbert (#317) in 17’55” and Luchetti/Merceron (#308) in 21’18”.
T4: first place for Delahaye/Defraeye (#413) in 22’31”, then Rohner/Terre Menéndez (#403) in 23’31” and Tillo/Ferrer (#412) in 24’16”.
T1: best time for Reyes/Ribas (#222) in 23’54”, ahead of Hardy/Osborne (#209) in 36’45” and Chapot/Larroquet (#214) in 54’18”.
T2: dominated by Wicklow/Findlay (#215) in 25’21”, followed by Guerra Martínez/Ribas Font (#206) in 26’33” and Rodríguez/Guasch (#217) in 26’59”.
Overland: joint first place for García Andrés/Prats Varillas (#601) and Mas Lázaro/Canamasas Purti (#603) with 44 points; third place for Filippo Franzini (#602) with 40 points.

Stage One: the real challenge begins

On Monday 17, the race will fully come to life with a first stage of 283 km in total, including 207 km of special stage. After an initial 4.7 km liaison, participants will face fast tracks up to km 16, featuring a danger waypoint at km 15.93. From km 16 to 42, the route alternates off-track and technical sectors, including a controlled-speed zone. Between km 42 and 45 they will cross a sand river; then, from km 45 to 95, the special continues on fast tracks with four limited-speed zones and two critical waypoints before refuelling at km 95. The second part, up to km 159, offers tracks with several danger waypoints and a short asphalt segment, while the most technical section between km 159 and 162 includes broken and narrow tracks. From km 162 to 208 the terrain alternates delicate passages and more flowing areas, before the final 71 km liaison to the Erfoud bivouac. The stage will be composed of 83% tracks, 5% rocky terrain, 5% sand and the remainder asphalt.