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A MYTHICAL ADVENTURE IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF PARIS-DAKAR
The Africa Eco Race is a rally-raid which carries on the historic legacy of the famous Paris-Dakar rally. Starting in Tangier, the drivers embark on a 6,000 km journey to Dakar. The climax of this adventure is a mythical final stage: a mass start on the beach of Lac Rose.
The program includes approximately 6,000 km spread over 12 stages, including a rest day. Daily distances range from 300 to 750 km, combining special stages and liaison sections.
Our team will help you in all your preparations and will accompany you on this adventure.
📆 Date: January 24 to February 6, 2027
Start location: Tangier
Finish location: Dakar
Number of stages: 12
Distance: 6000 km
The Raid category makes the adventure accessible to everyone.. Unlike the Racing category, there is no no timing or rankingso no pressure. The navigation is simplified, and you can choose to navigate with a roadbook or GPX tracks.
The route is also tailored to avoid the most technical sections, while still offering an authentic experience. It’s the perfect opportunity to experience a rally-raid adventure with the Yamaha Ténéré Rally Team, with all the benefits: logistics, assistance, management, and much more.
⚠️ Starting in 2027, the Raid will be available in two formats: Raid Traveler and Raid Evolution.
Raid Traveler
Discover. Travel. Fully enjoy the adventure.
A supervised, structured, and secure format, accompanied by experienced professionals.
Ideal for a first experience in the rally-raid world, combining travel, enjoyment, and discovery of the discipline.
Raid Evolution
Challenge yourself. Navigate. Fully immerse yourself.
A complete experience with the same requirements and obligations as a Racing category competitor, except there is no timing or ranking.
Access is subject to approval by the organization with a minimum level of experience required. An Evolution participant may switch to the Traveler format for one or more days in case of fatigue or difficulty.
The Racing category is the classic category in rally-raid, designed for riders who want to challenge themselves.
Navigation is done exclusively with a roadbook, and thorough preparation is recommended to take on this challenge and reach the finish line.
To assist you in your preparation, the Ténéré Centers offer specialized training, whether it’s to refine your roadbook navigation or to improve your riding skills in the desert.
This category includes our official riders: Alessandro Botturi…
Terrain: more or less fast, sandy tracks, sometimes with stones. Dune cordons, wadis.
For the Africa Eco Race, we offer an assistance package to support you in this amazing challenge!
It’s a unique opportunity to participate in a rally-raid at the heart of an official team. We take care of everything: logistics, mechanical assistance, and management.
You have the option to participate with your own Ténéré 700 or rent a bike directly from our team.
Transportation & Logistics during the event:
6×4 truck with access to spare parts
4×4 Sprinter rapid assistance truck
Logistics truck (motorcycle transport, tent, bag)
Registration and administrative formalities:
Staff registration
Customs Visa formalities
Ordering safety equipment
Coordination of accommodation, catering and transfers before and after the event
Mechanical assistance:
A dedicated mechanic for the entire duration of the event
Supply and installation of navigation and safety equipment
First set of tires free of charge when renting a Ténéré 700
Loan of reinforced wheels
Accommodation and catering:
Meals included throughout the event
Tent accommodation throughout the event
Relaxation/hospitality area available throughout the event
Welcome pack
Management:
Introduction to the event
Welcome pack
Technical staff available
Morning briefing and evening debriefing
Discussions with the team and official drivers
Please note: the rider’s travel is not covered
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