Saudi driver Dania Akeel to participate in Morocco rally

JEDDAH: Saudi rally driver Dania Akeel will participate in the final round of the Morocco International Rally as part of her preparation for the 2024 Dakar Rally.

Akeel, who will drive the Taurus T3 Mx, classified as T3 in desert rallies, will be accompanied by her French navigator Sebastien Delaunay.

“This is the first time that I participate in the Morocco Rally,” Akeel said. “I decided to participate in it as ideal experience for me and my new team and to learn more about the technical capabilities of the new team and the car alike,” she added.

She continued: “It is considered one of the strongest rounds of the World Championship and it will be a great opportunity for me and the team to interact with international competitors and benefit from this experience for the upcoming Dakar Rally.”

The MIR starts in Agadir and weaves through the Moroccan deserts to the city of Merzouga. It consists of five stages extending over a total distance of 2,240 kilometers.