The Pharaons Rally is Egypt’s version of the world-famous Dakar and a thrilling endurance race across the desert. The goal is to cross the Sahara Desert in seven days, taking a 3,000 km circular route that begins under the gaze of the Sphinx in Giza, ending back in the lively Egyptian capital of Cairo. The dune defying desert-race has literally just kicked off – here’s a video update with some of the highlights so far.
The rally attracts serious big-money competitors from around the world, and involves a variety of vehicles from monster trucks to motorbikes and quads. If you’re no professional racer but a keen off-road motorist you can participate in the rally non-competitively. It is possible to rent a 4×4 and guide to follow the rally and join up with the racers after each leg at the campsite bivouac tent.
www.pharaonsrally.com
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