Security concerns in Mauritania forced a move to South America, where the rally traversed the Andes and the Atacama Desert. This decade focused on organizational maturity and introduced new technical challenges.
Certain names have become synonymous with Dakar’s grueling nature: Rajd ParyЕј-Dakar
Now hosted in Saudi Arabia , the rally has entered a phase of innovation, featuring hybrid vehicles and "Mission 1000" initiatives for zero-emission propulsion. Icons of the Desert Security concerns in Mauritania forced a move to
The inaugural race started in December 1978 with 182 vehicles traveling 10,000 km from Paris to Dakar, Senegal. It became an iconic symbol of raw adventure, though it faced increasing security threats, eventually leading to the cancellation of the 2008 event. 000 km from Paris to Dakar