Africa Eco Race

The registration for the Africa Eco Race 2026 is officially open! From January 24 to February 7, 2026, this legendary desert rally will take place once again, featuring an updated format, improved logistics, and a brand-new route. This edition promises...

The competitors of the 2025 Africa Eco Race left Mauritania for Senegal this morning. The stage included a total of 317 km, with a new 82 km special around Mpal. Sand and complex navigation marked this stage, with numerous tracks...

And then the rally is suddenly in Senegal. Between Mauritania and Senegal lies a road, or rather a dilapidated track. Locals call this road “the dike,” and that perfectly describes what it is. You can try to make your way...

Stage 10 took competitors to Nouakchott, the capital of Mauritania, for the final special stage in the country. The day consisted of 474 km in total, including 409 km of timed sections. The route featured challenging navigation and plenty of...

Maarten Buitenhuis is participating in the Africa Eco Race on an electric motorcycle from Arctic Leopard. The Chinese brand launched the project in 2022 with the help of French Dakar veteran Willy Jobart. The goal: to compete in the Dakar...

Due to a sandstorm, the organization of the Africa Eco Race has unfortunately decided to cancel Stage 9 in its entirety. The storm began yesterday evening and continued throughout the night. This morning, the start was initially moved about fifty...

This Wednesday, the participants of the Africa Eco Race tackled a spectacular 356 km loop around Amodjar, including 351 km of special stage. This demanding and technical stage offered a total immersion in the Mauritanian desert, combining soft sand dunes,...

The seventh stage, spanning 468 km, took competitors from Benichab to Amodjar for the second day in Mauritania. The day’s challenges included sand, dunes, and complex navigation under intense heat. Unfortunately, the 392 km special was neutralized at kilometer 241...