Pre-race stories
- December 27, 2024: 2025 Morocco Desert Challenge route revised
- December 28, 2024: Greg Gilson bringing 1980 Honda XLS 125 to Morocco Desert Challenge
- January 30, 2025: Hogeschool Gent develops hydration testing for Morocco Desert Challenge riders
- March 1: Magdalena Zajac to run Morocco Desert Challenge, “probably compete” in FIA European Bajas
- April 1: Cédric Goumaz to race Morocco Desert Challenge with Massey Ferguson tractor
- April 1: 2025 Morocco Desert Challenge entry list
- April 1: Pieter Peerlings to race Jules II Proto in Morocco Desert Challenge
Mid-race stories
- April 10: Cédric Goumaz racing MF 8S rally tractor “like a boss” in Morocco
- April 11: Thierry de Montcorgé “very happy to see” Jules II Proto racing in Morocco
Stage winners
| Stage | Bike | SSV | Car | Truck |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 | Arnau Lledó | Mitchel van den Brink | Michiel Becx | Kay Huzink |
| Stage 2 | Nicolas Horeaux | Gert-Jan van der Valk | Simon Vitse | Gert Huzink |
| Stage 3 | Arnau Lledó | Mitchel van den Brink | Simon Vitse | Kay Huzink |
| Stage 4 | Arnau Lledó | Lex Peters | Simon Vitse | Gert Huzink |
| Stage 5 | Amaury Baratin | Mitchel van den Brink | Simon Vitse | Kay Huzink |
| Stage 6 | Arnau Lledó | Mitchel van den Brink | Michiel Becx | Kay Huzink |
| Stage 7 | Amaury Baratin | Mitchel van den Brink | Simon Vitse | Kay Huzink |
| Stage 8 | Valentin Sertilhanges | Mitchel van den Brink | Michiel Becx | Gert Huzink |
Overall winners
| Class | Number | Competitor | Team | Total Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bike | 102 | Valentin Sertilhanges | Horizon Moto 95 | 34:14:16 |
| SSV | 201 | Mitchel van den Brink | Eurol Rally Sport | 29:14:57 |
| Car | 306 | Lionel Baud | X-raid Mini JCW Team | 28:35:50 |
| Truck | 505 | Kay Huzink | Kuipers-Jongbloed Hybrid Dakar Team | 31:12:10 |
Featured image credit: Van Loon Racing
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