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Morocco, October 21-26: entries are now open

Finished the XRally, the first 2013 event for the EdoMossi Organization, the entries for the Merzouga Rally 2013 are now open.

At its 4th edition, the Merzouga Rally aims to confirm the expectations of our affectionate supporters, but also the challenge of the new competitors, who wish to face one of the most beautiful deserts in the world with its varied terrains. From the big dunes of Merzouga to the technical paths on the mountains, from the high speed tracks on the “plateau” to the narrow river crossings of the Tafilet, the Merzouga Rally follows the traces of one of the most dear stage of the legendary Paris-Dakar.

merzougamoto2grabhamMore than 1000 km to cover in five days plus one Prologue by night with road book. The liaisons are reduced to minimum in favour of spectacular and fun to ride stages.

The shamrock style formula allows the competitors to enjoy the comfort of the Xaluca hotel (www.xaluca.com) as head quarter and to experience the desert in the marathon stage in a luxury tented camp.

As the tradition of the Merzouga Rally goes, great attention is given to the navigation. Competitors will use the same systems as in the Dakar: GPS Unik and satellite tracking systems.

Regarding the dates, Edo Mossi has decided to schedule the race on October 21st to make the life easier to those riders and teams who wish to train for the Dakar and need time to prepare the vehicles before shipping them to South America.

Among the new things of the 4th edition: the increase of the autonomy to 140 km (90 km for the SSV and the 2 stroke bike category) and the Grand Prix of the dunes on the last day with a motocross style circuit on the big dunes of Merzouga.

Merzouga Rally 2013 rewards the first comers! The first 20 competitors that will entry within March 31 will enjoy a special price:
-moto 1.800 euro
-SSV Crew 2.080 euro
-Raid/Ride 1.400 euro
merzougamoto3The entry fee includes repatriation insurence and the rental of gps and worldtrack.

Merzouga Rally, don’t miss it!
More than 1,000 km in one of the most beautiful deserts of the world
Liaisons reduced to the minimum
Prologue by night with road book
Marathon stage in a tented camp Specialized Medical staff of a very high level
Possibility of vehicle transport
Competitive prices

Calendar
15 March Opening of the entries
30 April Deadline for the 1st entry fee
30 June Deadline for the 2nd entry fee
30 September Deadline for the 3rd entry fee
1 October Deadline for submitting entries
20 October Technical and Admin. Checks
21 October Warm up and Prologue
22 October Start of the first Stage
merzougasala126 October Last Stage and Prize Giving

entry forms avaialable on www.merzougarally.com

Watch the videos on youtube channel MerzougarallyTV
Merzouga Rally 2012 - Highlights
Merzouga Rally 2012warm up &Prologue
Merzouga Rally 2012 Stage 1-2
Merzouga Rally 2012 Stage 3
Merzouga Rally 2011- the race