Attend the Dakar Rally
See the world’s leading rally-raid up close in Saudi Arabia by visiting official spectator zones, purchasing an organiser hospitality package, or joining a guided ‘in-race’ viewing experience. The rally spans multiple stages across desert, rocky plateaus and coastal zones; official spectator areas and paid hospitality give the safest, permitted viewpoints and optional behind-the-scenes access to the bivouac. Plan around long travel distances, remote bivouacs and variable facilities: many spectators combine a day visit to a stage with nights in a nearby town or a multi-day package that includes transfers between bivouacs. Organiser hospitality (Dakar Club, Bivouac, In-Race, Glamping) provides dedicated viewing points, catering and guided bivouac tours but is sold separately and often in limited numbers. Expect heat, dust and unpaved ground at stage viewing points; bring sun protection, water, closed footwear and dust protection for camera equipment. Do not attempt to access restricted areas — bivouac access typically requires accreditation or a purchased hospitality pass and the organiser publishes spectator-zone guidance for safety and operational reasons. Book international travel and accommodation well in advance, and check visa, vaccination and local-entry requirements for Saudi Arabia. If you prefer a lower-effort visit, use official hospitality or a specialist travel operator who handles transfers, local guidance and accreditation logistics.