Morocco's Role in the 42nd Edition of the Toulouse-Saint-Louis Air Rally
The 42nd edition of the Toulouse-Saint-Louis Air Rally, renowned as the oldest and longest air rally in the world, is set to take off on September 19 from Toulouse, embarking on an extraordinary journey that retraces the historic aerial routes established in 1918 by pioneers of postal aviation. This year, Morocco is poised to be a significant stopover, with participants following in the footsteps of aviation legends.
With fourteen aircraft and their respective crews participating from France and various European countries, the rally will cover an impressive distance of over 10,000 kilometers across fourteen stages. As confirmed by the event organizers, a substantial portion of the itinerary will traverse Morocco, featuring numerous planned stops both on the way to and back from the destination.
After an initial leg to Alicante, Spain, the crews will enter Morocco on September 20. Their journey will include stops in notable locations such as Tétouan and Rabat, followed by travels to Agadir and Tan-Tan. The route will then lead participants to Laâyoune and Dakhla before continuing onto Mauritania and ultimately Saint-Louis, Senegal.
On the return leg, the rally will re-enter Morocco with scheduled stops in Dakhla, Laayoune, Tarfaya, Tan-Tan, Ouarzazate, and Fès, concluding the journey back in Spain and finally arriving in Toulouse on October 2. Notably, Tarfaya, formerly known as Cap Juby, will hold a special significance during this 2026 edition. Participants are set to commemorate the centenary of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's arrival at the Latécoère Line on October 14, 1926. The famed pilot and author spent 18 months in Cap Juby, where he drew inspiration for his first novel, "Courrier Sud."
As reported by maroc-hebdo.com.
