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Rallye Dresden-Dakar-Banju – Diesel & Dust

In March 2026, we will take on the Dresden–Dakar–Banjul Challenge — an overland journey of roughly 7,200 km from Germany to The Gambia. The first days are all about covering distance to reach the ferry at Algeciras and cross to Tanger Med, Morocco. From there, the adventure truly begins: Morocco’s regions, the long southbound stretch, and the experience of traveling during Ramadan.

Then comes the turning point: the border into Mauritania and the start of the rally’s most demanding section — including the Sahara convoy stages and remote desert logistics. After that, we continue through Senegal into Sub‑Saharan Africa and finally reach The Gambia, where the vehicles are auctioned for a good cause.

We’ll share our preparation, our route, and stages of the journey — the wins, the setbacks, the “Diesel & Dust” moments, and everything in between. If you want to follow along closely, join us here on the blog, on Instagram ( @team.insanire), and on FindPenguins for live route updates and daily highlights.

Welcome to our rally diary — and thanks for riding along with us.

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Rallye Dresden-Dakar-Banju – Diesel & Dust

Day 27 — Journey’s End: Heading Home from The Gambia

Day 26 — A Quiet Goodbye to The Gambia

Day 25 — A Gentle Day, Monkey Encounters, and the Legendary Farewell Party

Day 24 — Auction Day in Banjul: Saying Goodbye to Our Land Rover

Day 23 — Visiting NGO Projects in The Gambia: Healthcare, Education, and Last Preparations

Day 22 — A Difficult Night, a Fresh Start, and Preparing for What Comes Next

Day 21 — A Very Long Way to The Gambia: Accidents, Borders, and a Difficult Arrival

Day 20 — Exploring Saint-Louis: Colonial Heritage, Markets, and Preparing for the Long Road to The Gambia

Day 19 — From Nouakchott to Saint-Louis: A Long Road, a Long Border, and Our First Night in Senegal

Day 18 — A Quiet Rest Day in Nouakchott: Fishermen, Markets, and an Unexpected EU Encounter

Day 17 — Leaving the Sahara and Arriving in Nouakchott: Coastal Tracks, Checkpoints, and a Festival by the Sea

Day 16 — Another Day in the Sahara: Moderate Heat, Deep Sand, and the Last Camp Before Nouakchott

Day 15 — Slow Progress in the Sahara: Recoveries, Repairs, and an Ice Cream Surprise

Day 14 — Deeper Into the Sahara: Sand, Breakdowns, and Our Second Night in the Desert

Day 13 — The Long Border Day: From Morocco to Mauritania and Our First Night in the Sahara

Day 12 — Briefing in Dakhla, Crossing the Tropic of Cancer, and One Last Night Before the Border

Day 11 — Sand, a Shipwreck, and a Mechanical Scare on the Way to Dakhla

Day 10 – Into the Desert: Sand, Long Roads, and a Night at the Edge of Nowhere

Day 9 — Crossing the High Atlas: Roadblocks, Dust, and a Night in a Quiet Riad

Day 8 — A Rest Day in Marrakesh: Palaces, Souks, and 10 Kilometers on Foot

Day 7 – Exploring Rabat and Arriving in Marrakesh

Day 6 – Crossing to Africa: From Algeciras to Morocco

Day 5 – From the Sierra Nevada to Gibraltar: Snow, Monkeys, and the Gateway to Africa

Day 4 — From France to Southern Spain: Vilafranca, Mountains, and Many Kilometers

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