WOMEN'S RaLLY
Rallye Aïcha des Gazelles, Rallye Roses des Sables, Noor Rally...
Map, compass, roadbook... and not a single GPS. Women's rally is a return to navigation in its purest, most demanding form. Here, the goal isn't to go fast, but to go right: the aim is to reach each beacon covering the fewest kilometres possible — using map, compass and ruler on the Rallye Aïcha des Gazelles, or roadbook and compass on the Rallye Roses des Sables. A discipline where precision, strategy and trust within the crew make all the difference.
These all-women adventures are open to everyone, from beginners to seasoned competitors — and this is exactly where preparation makes all the difference. A wrong heading can cost you dearly in the desert, and on some events, such as the Roses des Sables, navigation training is even compulsory for participants with no off-road experience.
That's why I've designed training courses specially built for women's rally. You'll learn to read a topographic map, take and follow a compass heading, measure distance with a ruler, decipher a roadbook, and choose the best route to validate your checkpoints. We also work on communication and role-sharing within the crew, because a strong partnership is often the key to a great race. Whether you're setting off for the adventure of a lifetime or aiming for the podium, you'll start the race ready, confident and fully autonomous in your navigation.
thEORY TRAINING
The theory session takes place before your departure — either in person, by video call, or on the first day of your course — so that you arrive as well prepared as possible, allowing us to make the most of every minute of the practical training. This module lasts between 2 and 5 hours, depending on your needs and personal requests. Every course is tailored, and many topics can be covered according to your level and your knowledge of women's rally: administrative checks, reading a topographic map, taking and following a compass heading, measuring distances with a ruler, roadbook reading, choosing the best route to reach the beacons by the shortest path, use of onboard instruments, crew management and in-car psychology, and much more. Of course, it's also a moment of exchange, where I answer any questions you may have about navigation and your role within the crew.
PRACTICAL TRAINING:
Duration ranges from 1 to 4 days depending on the chosen package. Aboard an off-road vehicle suited to the tracks and equipped for navigation, I offer a series of routes that we tackle together to work on your navigation in the real conditions of women's rally. We alternate map and compass work, roadbook reading, heading checks and beacon-finding, across a variety of terrain — fast tracks, off-road, dunes — to target every aspect according to your personal needs. The goal is always the same: reach your checkpoints by the shortest path, with precision. Each route is followed by a debrief, so we can review your route choices and prepare the points to work on next. Naturally, these exercises are punctuated with varied challenges that will help you progress quickly and prepare you for every situation you might face on your rally.
WOMEN'S rally TRAINING
Dive into the world of women's rally and old-school navigation, in the heart of the Moroccan desert.
Dive into the world of women's rally and old-school navigation, in the heart of the Moroccan desert.
Our women's rally training is designed to offer an immersive, hands-on experience, whether you want to discover this discipline or refine your navigation ahead of the Rallye Aïcha des Gazelles, the Roses des Sables, or another all-women event. Guided by genuine rally-raid expertise, it gives you the essential skills to start the race ready, confident and fully autonomous.
Course content:
Balanced theory and practice:
Enjoy the perfect balance between in-depth theory sessions and real-world scenarios, all at your own pace — adaptable and flexible to your needs and expectations.
Old-school navigation:
Master the tools that define women's rally: reading a topographic map, taking and following a compass heading, measuring distances with a ruler, plotting coordinates and reading a paper roadbook. You'll learn to choose the best route to reach each beacon covering the fewest kilometres possible — because here, precision comes before speed. Plenty of tips and techniques will help you feel at ease quickly and progress fast.
Race management:
Learn the strategies that make the difference on an orientation event: administrative checks, vehicle management, emergency mechanics, crew management and in-car psychology, the basics of the sporting regulations...
Perform on every type of terrain:
Cover a wide variety of terrain, from fast tracks to the great dunes of the Sahara, taking in mountain trails, plateaus, chotts, wadis and ergs. A complete experience to prepare you for any situation you might encounter in competition.
Personalised debriefing and post-course follow-up:
Benefit from detailed debriefs after each session to identify your strengths and your areas for progress, optimising your learning. You'll also get long-term follow-up to answer your questions throughout your preparation. My presence at a great many events, as both competitor and organiser, also ensures regular support right up to the day of departure.
Duration and availability:
The course can vary from 1 to 4 days, depending on your needs and availability. It's available year-round, so you can schedule it around your calendar.
Why choose this training?
Professional expertise: guidance from a seasoned rally-raid professional, with in-depth knowledge of the terrain and of navigation.
Exceptional setting: the breathtaking landscapes of Morocco, the natural playground of the world's greatest women's rallies, and an ideal diversity of terrain for training.
Personalised approach: every course is tailored to your level and your goals, for optimal progress.
Book your place today and prepare your adventure on Morocco's finest women's rallies!
OFFER DETAILS
Starting point: Morocco – Errachidia region, Merzouga dunes.
Accommodation: Hotel to be defined according to your needs, from a selection of hotels in Erfoud or Merzouga.
Rates: From €1,300 per person / crew (individual, tailored course), depending on the package and options chosen.
The offer includes:
Theory and practical training, plus post-course follow-up.
Training kit (digital and physical versions).
Use of a 4x4 vehicle equipped for the raid.
Vehicle fuel.
Navigation instruments: compass, ruler, odometer…
Hotel nights, half-board.
Daily roadbooks with waypoint (WP) downloads.
Course supervision by your dedicated instructor.
Meals.
Taxi between Errachidia airport and the hotel (other airports are at the client's expense).
The offer does not include:
Flights
Drinks and extras at the hotel
Accident and repatriation insurance
Course schedule
Day 1
Introduction and theory training
Introduction to map, compass and navigation ruler
Getting to grips with the paper roadbook
Debrief and meal at the hotel
A first navigation loop on track
Debrief
A second loop, introducing the first off-road sections
Debrief and meal at the hotel
Day 2
Introduction to dune navigation
Navigation loop on track and off-road, with heading-based beacon-finding
Debrief and meal at the hotel
Navigation loop on track, off-road and dunes, with coordinate plotting and shortest-route decision-making
Debrief and meal at the hotel
Day 3
Full rally stages across all types of terrain: tracks, wadis, chotts, dunes, sand wadis, fesh-fesh, trial… with map-and-compass navigation
Debrief and meal on the route
Rally stages by roadbook, with beacon-finding and checkpoint validation across all types of terrain: tracks, wadis, chotts, dunes, sand wadis, fesh-fesh, trial…
Final debrief and progress review
