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Following International Women’s Day today, Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort is sponsoring the women’s only Aicha des Gazelles international car rally which takes place from 16 – 30 March 2013.
European ‘gazelles’ start in Paris on 16 March, while Canadian, US and Moroccan drivers begin their journey at Mazagan Beach Resort in northern Morocco. The rally of 300 female participants from 16 countries then start their journey together from Erfoud in northern Morocco, weaving their way along the 1500km route through the Sahara to Essaouira in the south for an official prize ceremony on 30 March.
Women from across the world be competing, including from UK, Morocco, Germany, Switzerland, Belgium, France, Russia, Canada, USA, Libya, Congo Gabon, Angola, Nigeria, Indonesia and Yemen.
Sponsored by Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort and now in its 23rd year, the Aicha des Gazelles rally has been bringing together women from 18 to 66 years old since 1990. It is open to all women from new drivers to professional racers looking for a physical, emotional and personal challenge. The Gazelles must complete a minimum of 1,500 kilometres, however there is no time limit.