Rallye Sirocco 2026 to Support 323 Schoolchildren as 15 Crews Cross Morocco
CASABLANCA, MOROCCO – November 9, 2026 – A humanitarian programme supporting 323 schoolchildren in two communities in southern Morocco will sit at the heart of the inaugural Rallye Sirocco, an international regularity rally scheduled for December 18–23, 2026. The event will bring together 15 crews and 30 participants from different nationalities for a route of approximately 1,035 kilometres across some of the country's most remarkable landscapes, from the High Atlas Mountains to the edge of the Sahara Desert.
The humanitarian initiative will benefit 112 pupils in M'Hamid El Ghizlane and 211 in Aït Ben Haddou. A portion of each crew's participation fee will finance educational supplies, which participants will personally distribute during visits to local schools. Beyond providing material assistance, the programme aims to encourage meaningful 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.
Organized on a non-profit basis 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, Rallye Sirocco combines sporting precision, technological innovation, cultural exploration, and humanitarian engagement.
Six Days Across Morocco's Most Iconic Landscapes
The rally will begin in Marrakech before crossing the High Atlas Mountains towards Ouarzazate. The itinerary continues through the Drâa Valley, M'Hamid El Ghizlane, Zagora, and Aït Ben Haddou before returning to Marrakech.
Unlike traditional speed-based motorsport competitions, Rallye Sirocco follows a regularity format in which competitors must maintain predetermined average speeds across designated sections. Both early and late arrivals result in penalties, making precision, navigation, consistency, and teamwork essential to success. All 15 participating crews will compete in MG ZS Hybrid+ vehicles, combining the sporting challenge with opportunities to discover Morocco's cultural heritage, traditional communities, and diverse landscapes.
Developing Independent Motorsport Technology in Morocco
A defining feature of Rallye Sirocco is its commitment to developing technological capabilities within Morocco. 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.
A New Vision for Moroccan Motorsport
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.
Official Website: https://rallyesirocco.com