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Paris Dakar 4x4 Expedition through Morocco
The Paris Dakar 4x4 Expedition takes you by your own or rented off-road vehicle from Paris through Spain and the Morocco Offroad Rally Route to Mauritania and Senegal. You can choose to start from Paris with 21 travel days or from Algeciras with 17 travel days.
How long?
22 Days
When?
October
Price
€ 4,729
/ Person
The Journey
Off-road vehicle expedition Paris to Dakar
The Offroad Journey Paris Dakar initially takes you through the "vegetable chamber" of Northern Morocco to Marrakech, where you set off after dinner on the Djemma el Fna. Over the Tizi n'Test Pass, your 4x4 convoy crosses the Atlas Mountains to the Hamada plain and the edge of the Sahara. Continuing on former stages of the Dakar Rally, you proceed to the Western Sahara, along the Atlantic coast to Mauritania and to Dakar. You can start either with 21 days from Paris or with 17 days from Algeciras, as a 4x4 Tour Morocco Senegal at your own pace rather than rally speed, with a lot of personal responsibility on the way.
Key Highlights of the Trip
Key Highlights of the Trip
01
Start at the Eiffel Tower Paris
01
Start at the Eiffel Tower Paris
Your expedition begins at the Eiffel Tower in Paris - the official starting point on the trails of the Paris Dakar Rally. From here, you will drive in a 4x4 convoy through France towards the south, right at the beginning of the long route to Dakar.
02
France & Spain
02
France & Spain
On the off-road journey Paris Dakar, you cross France and Spain on the way to Algeciras. Varied landscapes and changing stages prepare you for the transition to Morocco and the African continent.
03
Crossing High Atlas
03
Crossing High Atlas
With your SUV convoy, you cross the Tizi n'Test Pass and the Atlas Mountains - a challenging Atlas Mountains SUV tour with tight curves, elevation gain, and wide views over valleys and plateaus of Morocco.
04
Marrakech Bazaar
04
Marrakech Bazaar
After dinner at the Djemma el Fna, you leave Marrakech, the last meeting and supply point before the desert. This SUV trip Morocco takes you through the vibrant heart of the city with its markets and alleys.
05
Adventure Western Sahara
05
Adventure Western Sahara
On former supply stages of the Dakar Rally, you experience true Western Sahara off-road adventure: dusty tracks, sand dunes, and vast, barren landscapes along the Atlantic coast, far from asphalt and tourist routes.
Days 1-17
Paris - Start of the Paris Dakar 4x4 Expedition
Your Paris Dakar 4x4 Expedition starts at 8 AM at Place Jacques Rueff in front of the Eiffel Tower, built by Gustave Eiffel from 1887 to 1889. After a brief introduction and the first instructions, you will drive in convoy to the Dune du Pilat near Arcachon - at 110 m high, the tallest dune in Europe. You will spend the evening enjoying fish right by the harbor.
France - Over the Pyrenees to Spain
Following in the footsteps of the Paris Dakar Rally, you cross the foothills of the Pyrenees and reach your daily goal Burgos via the high plains of the Iberian Meseta. Before that, you'll see the Atlantic, which will accompany you again thousands of kilometers further south. You will spend the night in a small country hotel, and the evening winds down with tapas and beer.
Day 3 & 4: Sierra de Gredos to Seville
Your Offroad Journey Paris Dakar takes you through the sparsely populated expanses of northern Spain, past landscapes reminiscent of American 4x4 trips. After a night in Talavera de la Reina, you will reach Seville on the fourth day, the fourth largest city in Spain with one of the largest old towns in the world, and still have some time for the city.
Arrival on the Morocco Offroad Rally Route
Early in the morning, you set off in Seville and reach the last kilometers to the ferry port in Gibraltar, where more participants join you. After the crossing, your Morocco Offroad Rally Route begins with customs and immigration formalities. You set up camp in the Moroccan hinterland near Tangier Med - the first camping night of the expedition.
Rabat and the Ouzoud Waterfalls
Along the coast, you reach Rabat, the capital of Morocco and the seat of the royal house, before heading on small roads towards the Atlas Mountains - this Atlas Mountains Off-Road Tour stretches about 2,300 km through Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia. Despite chaotic traffic, you reach your camp at Ouzoud at a small campsite.
Rest day in the foothills of the Atlas
This day of your off-road vehicle trip Morocco gives you time to relax: You check the vehicles and prepare them for the harder desert stages. The route continues through the foothills of the Atlas Mountains and remains challenging, but it is intentionally planned with more time. You spend the evening at the camp.
Assni and crossing of the Tizi n'Test
Passing the mountain village of Asni at the foot of Jebel Toubkal (4,167 m, the highest mountain in North Africa), you reach the pass height of the Tizi n'Test - a stage of the Dakar Rally Route Morocco. You need almost a day with your 4x4 vehicle to reach the daily destination Taroudant on the other side of the mountains, on a single-lane road full of surprises.
Culture and Driving Fun Towards the South
Your 4x4 Expedition Africa continues through the south of Morocco, where the landscapes become drier and more remote. This stage connects local culture, mountain landscapes, and varied 4x4 driving, as the convoy gets closer to the Sahara. The rhythm is clear: drive, adjust, set up camp, move on.
Day 10 & 11: Through the Sahara to Smara
Your Western Sahara Offroad Adventure begins with the first major offroad stage: For two days you cross the western foothills of the Sahara towards Smara, passing the disputed border between Morocco and the former Spanish-occupied Western Sahara. Here, the language noticeably shifts to Spanish. Your wild camps are set up wherever you like.
Questions about the tour itinerary?
Our tour guide is happy to answer any questions about the day-by-day route, stops, and details.
To the metropolis of El Aaiún
On a dusty track along the Saguia el-Hamra, you reach the coast and El Aaiún, the largest city in Western Sahara - part of this Offroad Adventure Sahara Morocco. If you are making good progress, there will be time in the afternoon to let the vehicles rest or take a swim in the sea. You will spend the night at a campsite with showers.
Day 13 & 14: Sahara, Sahara and Sahara
For two days, you cross the desert along Western Sahara and Mauritania on your Off-road Expedition Morocco. You choose between "pure Sahara" with more action or the relaxed coastal route towards the Atlantic, with a long beach stretch and an optional stop in the surfer town of Dakhla, before heading back into the Sahara.
Border formalities for Mauritania
On this Offroad Tour Morocco Mauritania you will cross the no man's land to the checkpoint in the middle of the desert, where you will deal with the entry documents for Mauritania - a country of 1.03 million km², which is rather unknown despite its size. You will set up your camp after the border in the idyll of the dunes.
Days 16 & 17: The Oasis City of Atar
This stage of your Morocco Mauritania Offroad route follows the 700 km long path of the Mauritanian iron ore train - one of the longest freight trains in the world - for about 350 km offroad. In two days you will reach the oasis city Atar, once an important city of the Moors who gave the country its name.
Back to the sea towards Dakar
After four to five days in the Sahara, your 4x4 Tour Morocco Senegal returns to the sea - one last time half on-road, half off-road, before the Sahel zone begins. Overnight stays are at the beach, and those who wish can go fishing: The sea off Mauritania is one of the richest fishing waters in the world.
At the beach in the capital Nouakchott
On your Expedition Morocco Senegal, you will travel the historic route that officially led to Nouakchott before 2006: along the beach of the Atlantic coast, where the tides compress the sand firm and smooth. The journey requires good coordination with the tides. The daily destination is Nouakchott, the capital and center of almost half of the Mauritanian population.
Over the Senegal River to Saint-Louis
On fine dust from Feschfesch, you reach the border at the Senegal River, which gave the country its name - a highlight of your Morocco Offroad Rally Route. Through a bird sanctuary in the national park, where European migratory birds winter, the landscape becomes greener. The day's destination is Saint-Louis with its well-preserved colonial town center; you will camp near the beach.
Finish line of your Paris Dakar 4x4 expedition
From Saint-Louis, you reach Dakar around noon - part of it again on the beach. Like the real Paris-Dakar, your Paris Dakar 4x4 Expedition ends at the shore of Lac Rose, the pink salt lake on the outskirts of the city. At the last shared evening, you celebrate the arrival. Afterwards, you ship your off-road vehicle by container or drive back towards Morocco with the guides.
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PRICE
from
€ 4,729
/ person
Price Options
Driver in own SUV - Tour base price
€ 4,729
Passenger
€ 3,599
Additional Options
Start from Paris
€ 509
Rental car + Transport One Way (optional)
€ 375
single room surcharge
€ 320
Trip includes
- Multilingual Tourguide
- All accommodations in Europe (Hotel)
- All accommodations in Africa (Camping & Hotel)
- Ferry to Morocco
- Support vehicle
- Driving and off-road instruction
- Provision of expedition kitchen
- All entrance fees for visits
- Breakfast and dinner
- Travel security certificate is included for all trips by OVERCROSS according to § 651
- German-speaking tour guide
- Support with technical problems on the way
- Drinking water
- 25 years of experience with off-road tours in Africa
FAQS
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How many kilometers do we cover?
If you start in Paris, it's about 7,100 km, from Algeciras about 4,700 km. You will drive the European stage almost exclusively on asphalt. -
Can I bring my off-road vehicle from OVERCROSS to Morocco?
Yes, a vehicle transfer is possible upon request. You apply for a Carnet ATA for your vehicle and issue a power of attorney for the transfer by a driver from OVERCROSS. -
Do I need a Carnet de Passage for my vehicle?
For Senegal, the ADAC recommends a Carnet de Passage. It is not mandatory, but you are on the safe side with it (see service for more information).
OVERCROSS note on itinerary
The above travel description is a non-binding online proposal and does not represent a binding travel itinerary. We expressly reserve the right to make changes to the route, schedule, and accommodations (§ 651d BGB in conjunction with Art. 250 EGBGB). The terms and conditions of OVERCROSS apply.Terms and Conditions of OVERCROSS
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