CASABLANCA, Morocco: Morocco will host the inaugural Rallye Sirocco – Le Souffle du Maroc from 18 to 23 December 2026, bringing together 16 crews, 33 participants from several countries, and a fleet of 21 vehicles for a 1,035-kilometre regularity rally across the country.
The non-profit event is organised by the Association Sportive de l’Automobile Club Marocain (ASACM) and the Association de la Jeunesse Marocaine en France (AJMF), with MG Motor Morocco serving as Title Partner.
The initiative aims to promote responsible motorsport, showcase Moroccan event-management expertise, and support communities along the rally route.
A Six-Day Journey Across Morocco
The rally will begin in Marrakech on 18 December, with administrative checks and vehicle preparations.
The first driving stage, on 19 December, will take participants across the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass to Ouarzazate.
On 20 December, crews will continue south to M’Hamid El Ghizlane, near the Sahara Desert. The following day, the route will pass through Zagora, Foum Zguid, and Taznakht before reaching Aït Ben Haddou.
Participants will return to Marrakech on 22 December, with the official closing activities scheduled for 23 December.
The route covers approximately 1,035 kilometres across four driving stages, highlighting Morocco’s geographical diversity and cultural heritage.
Precision Rather Than Speed
Rallye Sirocco follows the principles of regularity rallying, a motorsport discipline in which competitors must maintain prescribed average speeds and meet specific timing requirements.
Unlike conventional speed-based rallies, the competition rewards precision, navigation, and consistency rather than outright speed.
Participants will navigate using roadbooks and compete across four regularity sections. Speed monitoring and penalties will help enforce the event’s regulations.
All stages will take place on public roads, without off-road racing or maximum-speed competitions.
MG Motor Morocco Supports the Inaugural Edition
MG Motor Morocco joins Rallye Sirocco as Title Partner, supporting the event’s 21-vehicle fleet.
Participating crews will drive MG ZS Hybrid+ vehicles, while the organising team will use support and coordination vehicles, including MG HS Hybrid+ models.
The partnership highlights the application of contemporary hybrid technology in long-distance automotive travel.
Digital Technology and GPS Monitoring
Rallye Sirocco will integrate GPS tracking systems to monitor vehicle positions and support operational coordination throughout the event.
A dedicated participant portal provides access to rally documentation, logistical information, and a preview of the roadbook.
The organisers have also developed Sirocco Academy, a digital educational programme covering regularity rallying, navigation, and competition procedures.
These systems form part of the initiative’s broader ambition to modernise rally organisation through Moroccan technical expertise.
Humanitarian Programme Supporting 323 Children
Beyond motorsport, Rallye Sirocco incorporates a humanitarian programme targeting 323 children in rural communities in southern Morocco.
The initiative will support 112 children in M’Hamid El Ghizlane and 211 children in Aït Ben Haddou.
Planned donations include approximately 1,000 books, school backpacks, pencil cases, winter gloves, beanies, thermal socks, dental hygiene kits, and recreational supplies.
Supporting organisations include Joy Association, Le Bouquin Volant, LivreMoi, and Rotaract UIR.
The humanitarian programme aims to connect automotive tourism with meaningful community engagement.
Official Press Conference on 14 November
The organisers will officially present Rallye Sirocco on Saturday, 14 November 2026, at the Automobile Club du Maroc in Bouskoura, Casablanca.
The press conference will introduce the participating crews, rally route, automotive partnerships, technological infrastructure, and humanitarian objectives.
The inaugural edition represents the beginning of a broader initiative to develop internationally oriented automotive events conceived and organised in Morocco.
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