Africa Eco Race 2027: Tangier to Lac Rose in 12 Stages
The newsroomUpdated on October 19, 20263 minAfrica Eco Race 2027: the 18th edition runs from 24 January to 6 February from Tangier to Lac Rose, in 12 stages through Morocco, Mauritania and Senegal.
Key point
The 18th Africa Eco Race runs from 24 January to 6 February 2027, from Tangier to Lac Rose, in 12 stages through Morocco, Mauritania and Senegal.
The 18th edition of the Africa Eco Race will run from 24 January to 6 February 2027. This rally-raid links Tangier, in Morocco, to Lac Rose, in Senegal, via Mauritania. The organisers unveiled the route map on 11 September 2026 and set out the programme for the start in Tangier.
The route at a glance
The rally comprises 12 stages through Morocco, Mauritania and Senegal. The organisers describe three settings: varied terrain in Morocco, desert and dunes in Mauritania, then baobab savannah in Senegal. A final special called "La Plage" comes before the finish at Lac Rose, but it does not count towards the classification. The categories named by the organisers are Course Moderne, Historic and Raid.
The detailed route is not yet known. Reconnaissance teams began work in October 2026, with new tracks and new stages, and the detailed route is due to be revealed once reconnaissance is complete, at the end of November.
The schedule in Tangier
Tangier hosts the rally caravan for the second year running. These are the dates announced:
- 21 to 23 January 2027: administrative and technical checks in Tangier;
- 24 January 2027: prologue on the municipal beach, which sets the starting order for the first stage, followed by the official start;
- 25 January 2027: first stage;
- 30 January 2027: rest day in Dakhla;
- 6 February 2027: finish at Lac Rose, in Senegal.
Why this start matters
At the previous edition, extreme weather prevented the prologue and official start from taking place as planned. The organisers and city authorities want this year's start to match the symbolic importance of the event.
What is still to come
Detailed key dates (registration opening, deadlines) are due to be announced later on the official website, and the first pricing period ended on 15 September 2026. Entry lists and full prices are not detailed in the sources consulted. The editorial team will follow the announcement of the detailed route.
Key takeaways
- 18th edition from 24 January to 6 February 2027.
- Tangier to Lac Rose, via Morocco, Mauritania and Senegal.
- 12 stages, prologue on 24 January, rest day in Dakhla on 30 January.
Frequently asked questions
When is the 2027 Africa Eco Race?
From 24 January to 6 February 2027, with a prologue in Tangier on 24 January and a finish at Lac Rose on 6 February.
Which countries does the 2027 Africa Eco Race cross?
Morocco, Mauritania and Senegal, in 12 stages from Tangier to Lac Rose.
When will the detailed route be known?
The organisers say it is due to be revealed once reconnaissance is complete, at the end of November.
Sources
- Africa Eco Race — The 2027 route map is revealed
- Africa Eco Race — Tangier, start city 2027
- Enduro21 — Dates set for the 18th edition
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