Rallye Sirocco Debuts Regularity Format, In-House Timing Tech and School Support Across 1,035 Kilometres
Rallye Sirocco's inaugural edition, December 18–23, 2026, uses a regularity format over 1,035 kilometres with 15 crews in MG ZS Hybrid+ cars, in-house timing technology and a humanitarian programme for 323 schoolchildren.
CASABLANCA, MOROCCO – November 9, 2026 – Rallye Sirocco will launch its inaugural edition from December 18 to 23, 2026, running as a non-profit international regularity rally over approximately 1,035 kilometres of Moroccan terrain, from the High Atlas Mountains to the edge of the Sahara Desert. The event is organized by the Association Sportive de l'Automobile Club Marocain (ASACM) and the Association de la Jeunesse Marocaine en France (AJMF), with MG as title partner, and will bring together 15 crews and 30 participants of different nationalities.
Competition follows a regularity format rather than a speed-based one. Crews must maintain predetermined average speeds across designated sections, and both early and late arrivals draw penalties, so precision, navigation, consistency and teamwork determine success. All 15 crews will compete in MG ZS Hybrid+ vehicles. The route begins in Marrakech, crosses the High Atlas Mountains toward Ouarzazate, and continues through the Drâa Valley, M'Hamid El Ghizlane, Zagora and Aït Ben Haddou before returning to Marrakech, combining the sporting challenge with discovery of the country's cultural heritage, traditional communities and diverse landscapes.
A humanitarian mechanism is built into the event's entry structure. A portion of each crew's participation fee finances educational supplies for 323 schoolchildren in two communities in southern Morocco: 112 pupils in M'Hamid El Ghizlane and 211 in Aït Ben Haddou. Participants will personally distribute the supplies during visits to local schools. Organizers say the initiative is intended to go beyond material assistance by encouraging interaction between international participants and local communities, creating opportunities for cultural exchange and lasting human connections.
"Behind the number 323 are 323 faces, 323 dreams, and 323 stories that are just beginning," explains Aziza Rim, Head of Humanitarian Actions at Rallye Sirocco. The programme reflects the organization's commitment to using motorsport as a platform for social responsibility and positive community engagement.
A further element of the event is its technological dimension. The organizing team has created digital solutions for vehicle tracking, timing management, regularity calculations and official classifications. These systems are designed to support the inaugural event while establishing a technological foundation that could be adapted and developed for future motorsport competitions. Through this approach, the organization aims to strengthen local technical expertise, reduce reliance on external service providers, and contribute to the development of an independent Moroccan motorsport ecosystem.
Rallye Sirocco was co-founded by Mohamed Ettoubaji, Khalil Belfqih, Dounia Christina and Mohamed Birouaine. The event is directed by Abdelouahed Ettoubaji, President of ASACM and an experienced figure in Moroccan motorsport with more than four decades of involvement in the sport.
"There is a Morocco that we photograph, and another that stays with us long after we have put our cameras away. We created Rallye Sirocco for the latter. We have written the first pages. The rest will be written on the road," says Mohamed Ettoubaji, Co-founder and Technical Director of Rallye Sirocco.
With international participation and growing media attention, Rallye Sirocco aims to establish a distinctive new chapter in Moroccan motorsport, bringing together competitive excellence, cultural heritage, technological independence and humanitarian responsibility.
About Rallye Sirocco
Rallye Sirocco is a non-profit international regularity rally organized by ASACM and AJMF, with MG as title partner. Its inaugural edition will take place from December 18 to 23, 2026, across Morocco, bringing together 15 crews for a 1,035-kilometre journey combining motorsport, culture, technological innovation and a humanitarian mission supporting 323 schoolchildren.
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