The modern Dakar takes place in Saudi Arabia, featuring a mix of rocky terrain, deep canyons, and massive sand dunes, especially in the Empty Quarter.
Rather than just speed, the rally tests navigation skills, as teams receive their roadbook just minutes before each stage and must navigate via GPS and compass to hidden waypoints. Rally Desierto Dakar
Competitors compete in five main categories: Bikes, Cars, Trucks, Quads, and SSVs (Lightweight Vehicles). The modern Dakar takes place in Saudi Arabia,
During these stages, crews are not allowed external support, meaning they must fix their own vehicles or survive on their own skills. featuring a mix of rocky terrain
It is a 14-day competition (a marathon, not a sprint) comprising 12 to 14 stages.