455 vehicles will be eligible for competition at the inaugural Rallye du Maroc Classic in October. 282 are standard cars whereas 81 are for the Low Performance class, along with 92 trucks.

The RdM Classic follows generally the same regulations as the Dakar Classic, down to the same rule that 2005 is the latest competition year for a permitted vehicle. Unlike Dakar, Morocco will also allow cars produced from January 1, 2006 onward in their own Open category; Open entrants will be in a separate classification from everyone else.

A team can hypothetically enter a vehicle not among the 455 if the organizers feel it is “historically relevant”. Likewise, an Open car can be rejected on a case-by-case basis or if it doesn’t meet the basic regulations.

Cars are split into Period A and B. The former is for those whose first race was before December 31, 1994, while the latter is for January 1, 1995 to the 2005 Dakar Rally.

Like Dakar, they are further categorized into four speed groups: H1 for Low Average Speed, H2 for Moderate Average Speed, H3 for Intermediate Average Speed, and H4 for High Average Speed. H2 is only available for Period A cars, while H1 is reserved for “Low Performance” cars and some trucks.

For the Prologue, H4 cars will go first followed by H3, H2, H2 trucks (listed as H2T, H1, and H1T. Afterward, teams can switch to another class if they wish and are permitted.

The Rallye du Maroc Classic is new for 2026. It and the 2027 Dakar Classic are part of a new mini-series called the Classic Series Trophy: the title is determined by adding up penalty points across the two races, and whoever accumulated the least is the champion. Drivers are not required to be in the same vehicle for both rallies.

Morocco is also offering a Road to Dakar in which the top RdM Classic driver with no prior Dakar Classic experience gets 50% off their 2027 Dakar entry fee.

Car

VehicleFirst DakarPermitted Speed Group(s)
AM General Hummer H11996H3, H4
AMC Cherokee1985H2, H3, H4
ARO 24 Proto1984H2, H3, H4
ARO 2401984H2, H3, H4
Audi 80/85 Quattro1985H2, H3, H4
Audi Quattro1985H2, H3, H4
Audi Quattro de Paoli1986H3, H4
Audi Quattro Malardeau1985H3, H4
Austin Metro 6R41986H3, H4
Autoland A 2201985H2, H3, H4
BMW 325iX1985H2, H3, H4
BMW X52003H3, H4
Bowler Wildcat2003H3, H4
Buggy Arnoux1986H2, H3, H4
Buggy BonninH2, H3, H4
Buggy ComarthH3, H4
Buggy CotelH2, H3, H4
Buggy CoxH2, H3, H4
Buggy FastspeedH3, H4
Buggy FiatH2, H3, H4
Buggy HenrardH2, H3, H4
Buggy Honda MagnaldiH3, H4
Buggy Joineau DucH2, H3, H4
Buggy Joineau–de MontcorgéH2, H3, H4
Buggy Kouros–Volkswagen1988H2, H3, H4
Buggy Loto RenaultH2, H3, H4
Buggy MarreauH2, H3, H4
Buggy Proto Bourgoin1994H2, H3, H4
Buggy Proto Schlesser1999H3, H4
Buggy PunchH2, H3, H4
Buggy SMGH3, H4
Buggy SoromapH2, H3, H4
Buggy Strakit1982H2, H3, H4
Buggy SunhillH2, H3, H4
Buggy TalbotH2, H3, H4
Buggy ThenouxH2, H3, H4
Buggy Vanclee KH2, H3, H4
Buggy VilsangeH2, H3, H4
Buggy VolkswagenH2, H3, H4
Chevrolet BlazerH2, H3, H4
Chevrolet McPhersonH3, H4
Chevrolet ProtruckH3, H4
Citroen BX Proto1984H2, H3, H4
Citroën Visa 1000 Pistes1984H2, H3, H4
Citroën ZX Rallye Raid1991H3, H4
Cournil SCD 26H2, H3, H4
Cournil TropicH2, H3, H4
Daihatsu F551982H2, H3, H4
Daihatsu F70H2, H3, H4
Daihatsu F75H2, H3, H4
Daihatsu FerozaH2, H3, H4
Daihatsu FJ 55 PH2, H3, H4
Daihatsu Proto Vermeulen 861986H2, H3, H4
Daihatsu Rocky1985H2, H3, H4
Daihatsu TaftH2, H3, H4
Datsun Patrol1983H2, H3, H4
Datsun TR 1601985H2, H3, H4
De Leotard Mercedes-bENZ 190 6×61986H2, H3, H4
De Leotard Mercedes-Benz 280GE 6×61986H2, H3, H4
Dodge 2500H2, H3, H4
Dodge D50H2, H3, H4
Dodge Ramcharger A-1001891H2, H3, H4
Dodge ViperH3, H4
Fiat Campagnola1979H2, H3, H4
Ford Explorer V6H2, H3, H4
Ford F-1000H2, H3, H4
Ford ProtruckH3, H4
Ford RangerH2, H3, H4
International ScoutH2, H3, H4
International Scout IIH2, H3, H4
Isuzu Big HornH2, H3, H4
Isuzu D-Max2004H2, H3, H4
Isuzu MUH2, H3, H4
Isuzu SUV 4×4H2, H3, H4
Isuzu Trooper1986H2, H3, H4
Isuzu VehiCROSS Proto1997H3, H4
Jaguar XJ2003H3, H4
Jeep Cherokee1985H2, H3, H4
Jeep ChryslerH3, H4
Jeep CJ-6H2, H3, H4
Jeep CJ-7H2, H3, H4
Jeep CJ-8H2, H3, H4
Jeep CommancheH2, H3, H4
Jeep Wagoneer1980H2, H3, H4
Jeep Wrangler TJ1997H3, H4
Jules II Proto1984H2, H3, H4
Kia SorentoH2, H3, H4
Kia SportageH2, H3, H4
Kia Sportage ProtoH3, H4
Lada 2105 ProtoH2, H3, H4
Lada Niva Proto1985H2, H3, H4
Lada ProtoH2, H3, H4
Lada Samara 4×41991H2, H3, H4
Lamborghini LM0021987H2, H3, H4
Lancia Delta IntegraleH2, H3, H4
Lancia Delta Raid1994H2, H3, H4
Land Rover 1091980H2, H3, H4
Land Rover 109 Station Wagon1979H2, H3, H4
Land Rover 1101984H2, H3, H4
Land Rover DiscoveryH2, H3, H4
Land Rover FreelanderH3, H4
Macmoter RR Paris DakarH3, H4
Mazda 323 Proto1985H2, H3, H4
Mazda B2600H2, H3, H4
Mega Desert2000H3, H4
Mercedes-Benz 230GEH2, H3, H4
Mercedes-Benz 240GDH2, H3, H4
Mercedes-Benz 280H2, H3, H4
Mercedes-Benz 280GE1981H2, H3, H4
Mercedes-Benz 280GE Ickx1983H2, H3, H4
Mercedes-Benz 280GE Lee ProtoH2, H3, H4
Mercedes-Benz 280GE Proto Koro1982H2, H3, H4
Mercedes-Benz 300H2, H3, H4
Mercedes-Benz 600 / 8001992H2, H3, H4
Mercedes-Benz G-Class2005H3, H4
Mercedes-Benz G3001981H2, H3, H4
Mercedes-Benz ML2000H3, H4
Mercedes-Benz Proto Koro1983H2, H3, H4
Mercedes-Benz SEC 5601987H2, H3, H4
Mercedes-Benz SLC 5001984H2, H3, H4
Mitsubishi Challenger1997H3, H4
Mitsubishi L2001998H3, H4
Mitsubishi Pajero – 831983H2, H3, H4
Mitsubishi Pajero – 841984H2, H3, H4
Mitsubishi Pajero – 851985H2, H3, H4
Mitsubishi Pajero – 861986H2, H3, H4
Mitsubishi Pajero – 871987H2, H3, H4
Mitsubishi Pajero – 881988H2, H3, H4
Mitsubishi Pajero – 891989H3, H4
Mitsubishi Pajero – 901990H3, H4
Mitsubishi Pajero – 911991H3, H4
Mitsubishi Pajero – 921992H3, H4
Mitsubishi Pajero – 931993H3, H4
Mitsubishi Pajero – 941994H3, H4
Mitsubishi Pajero – 951995H3, H4
Mitsubishi Pajero – 961996H3, H4
Mitsubishi Pajero – 971997H3, H4
Mitsubishi Pajero – 981998H3, H4
Mitsubishi Pajero – 991999H3, H4
Mitsubishi Pajero / Montero Evolution MPR102003H3, H4
Mitsubishi Pajero / Montero Evolution MPR112005H3, H4
Mitsubishi Pajero CourtAfter 1995H3, H4
Mitsubishi Pajero L1411990H2, H3, H4
Mitsubishi Pajero LongAfter 1995H3, H4
Mitsubishi Pajero SportH3, H4
Mitsubishi PX331989H2, H3, H4
Mitsubishi Space RunnerH2, H3, H4
Mitsubishi Strakar2002H3, H4
Nissan King Cab1992H2, H3, H4
Nissan KJY 720H2, H3, H4
Nissan Navara Pickup1989H2, H3, H4
Nissan Navara Pickup Factory2003H3, H4
Nissan Paladin 2502005H3, H4
Nissan PathfinderBefore 2005H3, H4
Nissan Patrol 4.2L1997H3, H4
Nissan Patrol Fanta1887H2, H3, H4
Nissan Patrol GR1989H2, H3, H4
Nissan Patrol GR Y601987H2, H3, H4
Nissan Pickup 3.5L2003H3, H4
Nissan Proto Pickup Dakar2004H3, H4
Nissan SedanH2, H3, H4
Nissan Terrano1990H2, H3, H4
Nissan Terrano 3.5L2000H3, H4
Nissan TR160 FTQH2, H3, H4H3
Nissan X Trail2002H3, H4
Opel Blazer Frontera2004H3, H4
Opel Frontera2003H3, H4
Opel Kadett Rallye 4×41986H2, H3, H4
Opel Manta1985H2, H3, H4
Opel Manta 4001985H2, H3, H4
Opel Monza1984H2, H3, H4
Peugeot 205 Grand Raid1987H3, H4
Peugeot 205 T161990H3, H4
Peugeot 405 T161989H3, H4
Peugeot 605 Proto1998H3, H4
Peugeot P41985H2, H3, H4
Peugeot P4 404 JacquotH2, H3, H4
Poncin GP 651985H2, H3, H4
Porsche 9111981H2, H3, H4
Porsche 9241981H2, H3, H4
Porsche 9531984H2, H3, H4
Porsche 959 Dakar1985H2, H3, H4
Porsche 964H2, H3, H4
Porsche Cayenne S V82003H3, H4
Portaro 2601983H2, H3, H4
Portaro 3201983H2, H3, H4
Proto 2CV Mitsubishi1990H2, H3, H4
Proto 605 Bertin1991H2, H3, H4
Proto BCBGH2, H3, H4
Proto Buchegger1985H2, H3, H4
Proto ChocoH2, H3, H4
Proto CMCH2, H3, H4
Proto Deladriere Rover 3500H2, H3, H4
Proto Ferrari F40 de Paoli1989H2, H3, H4
Proto Kalvas1986H2, H3, H4
Proto Koro “Godasse”H2, H3, H4
Proto Mitsu ZX1993H2, H3, H4
Proto Nissan Prieto1987H2, H3, H4
Proto OSCar2003H3, H4
Proto Protruck1998H3, H4
Proto Range Deladriere1985H2, H3, H4
Proto Range DeladriereH2, H3, H4
Proto Range Rover TurboH2, H3, H4
Proto Renault Espace1988H2, H3, H4
Proto Renault Megane2000H3, H4
Proto Terrano PrietoH3, H4
Proto Trossat ATS1989H2, H3, H4
Proto XCOM Renault1989H2, H3, H4
Range Rover V8-11984H2, H3, H4
Range Rover V8-2H2, H3, H4
Range Rover V8-3H2, H3, H4
Rayton Fissore Magnum 4×4H2, H3, H4
Renault Kangoo Proto1999H3, H4
Renault Proto Tot CursesH3, H4
Rolls-Royce Corniche1981H2, H3, H4
Rover Discovery1998H3, H4
Rover SD11982H2, H3, H4
Santana Cazorla1982H2, H3, H4
Sbarro Windhound1980H2, H3, H4
SEAT Dakar TDI2002H3, H4
SEAT Toledo Marathon1993H3, H4
Škoda 130 LRH2, H3, H4
SsangYong Korando1994H2, H3, H4
SsangYong Musso1995H3, H4
SsangYong ProtoH2, H3, H4
Steyr-Puch 280GE1984H2, H3, H4
Suzuki EscudoH2, H3, H4
Suzuki JimnyH2, H3, H4
Suzuki SamuraiH2, H3, H4
Suzuki SJ-4101985H2, H3, H4
Suzuki VitaraH2, H3, H4
Talbot Rancho1979H2, H3, H4
Toyota 4Runner1997H3, H4
Toyota Celica ProtoH2, H3, H4
Toyota Corolla AE86H2, H3, H4
Toyota Hilux1981H2, H3, H4
Toyota Hilux Koro1983H2, H3, H4
Toyota Hilux LN65H2, H3, H4
Toyota Hilux POLN 461984H2, H3, H4
Toyota Land Cruiser BJ401980H2, H3, H4
Toyota Land Cruiser BJ421984H2, H3, H4
Toyota Land Cruiser BJ431980H2, H3, H4
Toyota Land Cruiser BJ451985H2, H3, H4
Toyota Land Cruiser BJ461982H2, H3, H4
Toyota Land Cruiser BJ70 / BJ711988H2, H3, H4
Toyota Land Cruiser BJ731990H2, H3, H4
Toyota Land Cruiser FJ401979H2, H3, H4
Toyota Land Cruiser FJ431981H2, H3, H4
Toyota Land Cruiser FJ451983H2, H3, H4
Toyota Land Cruiser FJ601984H2, H3, H4
Toyota Land Cruiser FJ611983H2, H3, H4
Toyota Land Cruiser HDJ801990H2, H3, H4
Toyota Land Cruiser HDJ1001998H3, H4
Toyota Land Cruiser HJ451980H2, H3, H4
Toyota Land Cruiser HJ471984H2, H3, H4
Toyota Land Cruiser HJ601984H2, H3, H4
Toyota Land Cruiser HJ611998H3, H4
Toyota Land Cruiser HJ712000H3, H4
Toyota Land Cruiser HJ75H2, H3, H4
Toyota Land Cruiser HZJ73H2, H3, H4
Toyota Land Cruiser HZJ751984H2, H3, H4
Toyota Land Cruiser HZJ781998H2, H3, H4
Toyota Land Cruiser KZJ731994H2, H3, H4
Toyota Land Cruiser KZJ901996H3, H4
Toyota Land Cruiser KZJ951996H3, H4
Toyota Land Cruiser LJ731992H2, H3, H4
Toyota Proto HollandH2, H3, H4
Toyota Proto KoroH2, H3, H4
Toyota RAV4 D1994H2, H3, H4
Toyota RN1982H2, H3, H4
Troller2000H3, H4
UMM Alter1985H2, H3, H4
UMM Proto1985H2, H3, H4
Volkswagen 1811979H2, H3, H4
Volkswagen Buggy CretierH2, H3, H4
Volkswagen Buggy Equip RaidH2, H3, H4
Volkswagen Iltis1980H2, H3, H4
Volkswagen Race Touareg2005H3, H4
Volkswagen Tarek2003H3, H4
Volkswagen TaroH2, H3, H4
Volkswagen Touareg2003H3, H4
Volvo V90 Inventor2004H3, H4

Car Low Performance

VehicleFirst DakarPermitted Speed Group(s)
Alfa Romeo 33 4×4H1, H2
Alfa Romeo 33 Break 4×4H1, H2
Amc Eagle Eagle 4×41980H1, H2
BMW 320 E301985H1, H2
Chevrolet 3A1981H1, H2
Citroën 2CV2005H1, H2
Citroën 2CV AK 4001980H1, H2
Citroën 2CV Bip Bip2005H1, H2
Citroën C441981H1, H2
Citroën CX1981H1, H2
Citroën CX 4×4 Proto1983H1, H2
Citroën CX Break1980H1, H2
Citroën DS 21 / 231980H1, H2
Citroën Dyane1979H1, H2
Citroën GS1981H1, H2
Citroën GSA1980H1, H2
Citroën GSA Proto1985H1, H2
Citroën GSA X31980H1, H2
Citroën Katar1987H1, H2
Citroën Mehari1980H1, H2
Citroën Traction1980H1, H2
Citroën Visa Chrono1984H1, H2
Datsun 120A F-IIH1, H2
Datsun KPL8101983H1, H2
Datsun VioletH1, H2
De Leotard Renault 5 6×61980H1, H2
Fiat Panda 4×41984H1, H2
Ford Escort XR31988H1, H2
Ford TransitH1, H2
Jeep Hotchkiss1980H1, H2
Kia JeepH1, H2
Lada 21051983H1, H2
Lada Niva1979H1, H2
Lada SamaraH1, H2
Mitsubishi Delica L3001985H1, H2
Opel Ascona1985H1, H2
Opel CorsaH1, H2
Panhard 24 CT1981H1, H2
Peugeot 205 GTI1985H1, H2
Peugeot 205 Proto1985H1, H2
Peugeot 4041980H1, H2
Peugeot 404 Plateau1979H1, H2
Peugeot 5041979H1, H2
Peugeot 504 Break1979H1, H2
Peugeot 504 Coupé1980H1, H2
Peugeot 504 Dangel1982H1, H2
Peugeot 5051983H1, H2
Peugeot 505 Dangel1987H1, H2
Renault Alpine A3101981H1, H2
Renault Fuego 4×41983H1, H2
Renault JP41982H1, H2
Renault KZ1979H1, H2
Renault R121981H1, H2
Renault R12 Break1979H1, H2
Renault R181984H1, H2
Renault R18 Break1984H1, H2
Renault R18 Proto Marreau1984H1, H2
Renault R18 Sinpar1982H1, H2
Renault R201984H1, H2
Renault R20 Turbo1982H1, H2
Renault R21 NevadaH1, H2
Renault R301979H1, H2
Renault R41979H1, H2
Renault R51979H1, H2
Renault Rodeo1981H1, H2
Subaru 1800 Break 4WD1982H1, H2
Subaru Leone 18001982H1, H2
Subaru Match Bach1982H1, H2
Subaru Swingback1983H1, H2
Suzuki LJ801981H1, H2
Talbot Sunbeam1981H1, H2
Toyota Carina1982H1, H2
Toyota StarletH1, H2
Toyota Tercel1983H1, H2
Volkswagen 13001979H1, H2
Volkswagen Coccinelle1985H1, H2
Volkswagen Golf GTIH1, H2
Volkswagen LT 401983H1, H2
Volkswagen Transporter1983H1, H2
Volkswagen Transporter Pickup Synchro1984H1, H2
Volvo 343 GLS1985H1, H2

Truck

VehicleFirst DakarPermitted Speed Group(s)
ALM-ACMAT TPK 4×41981H1, H2
Astra BM 309 6×61984H1, H2
Bedford TM 4×41984H1, H2
Berliet GBC 81984H1, H2
BMC Fatih1992H1, H2
Brimaro Proto1985H1, H2
DAF 33001985H2
DAF 3300 (Double Cabin)1984H2
DAF 36001986H2
DAF 3600 Turbo Twin1986H2
DAF NTT 28001982H1, H2
DAF YA 44401985H1, H2
Daimler-Benz 404.1 SH1, H2
Dodge Power Wagon1982H1, H2
Dodge W350 / WC541986H1, H2
Ford 44301981H1, H2
GINAF M22232001H2
GMC CCKW1981H1, H2
Hanomag L 281981H1, H2
HINO Ranger1991H2
IVECO 110PC1985H1, H2
IVECO 190.25 AWH1, H2
IVECO 190.26 NW 4×41984H1, H2
IVECO 190.26 NW 6×41984H1, H2
IVECO 6602H1, H2
IVECO 80 / 901979H1, H2
IVECO ACM 80.17H1, H2
IVECO DailyH1, H2
IVECO EuroCargoH2
IVECO EuroTrakker1997H2
IVECO Fiat 1901987H1, H2
IVECO SCAMH2
Jelcz S4421988H1, H2
KAMAZ-43101990H2
Leyland Marathon1980H1, H2
Leyland Scammell 6×61984H1, H2
LIAZ 1001985H1, H2
LIAZ 111.1541987H1, H2
Magirus-Deutz Jupiter1982H1, H2
MAN 13.1681982H1, H2
MAN 20.2801985H1, H2
MAN 20.320H1, H2
MAN 25.320 8×81984H1, H2
MAN 32.281H1, H2
MAN 38.3201985H1, H2
MAN 6351983H1, H2
MAN 8×8H1, H2
MAN F90H2
MAN-Mecanica F99H1, H2
Mercedes-Benz 1936 AKH1, H2
Mercedes-Benz 2635H1, H2
Mercedes-Benz LP9131980H1, H2
Mercedes-Benz NG 1932 AKH1, H2
Mercedes-Benz Unimog1979H1, H2
Mercedes-Benz Unimog 4041984H1, H2
Mercedes-Benz Unimog 435.1151985H1, H2
Mercedes-Benz Unimog U 13001982H1, H2
Mercedes-Benz Unimog U 17001982H1, H2
Mercedes-Benz Unimog U300 / U400Before 2005H2
Mitsubishi Fuso FR4151997H2
Pegaso 2234 / 22361988H1, H2
Pegaso 30461990H1, H2
Pegaso 72221987H1, H2
Pegaso Troner1988H1, H2
Perlini 105F1992H1, H2
Perlini Proto F31988H1, H2
Renault 75-130 4×41984H1, H2
Renault B90 4×41986H1, H2
Renault C 300H1, H2
Renault Colorale Prairie1983H1, H2
Renault KeraxBefore 2005H2
Renault R20871980H1, H2
Renault SM81980H1, H2
Renault TRM-40001982H1, H2
Renault TRM-60001982H1, H2
Saviem SM81979H1, H2
Saviem SP5 V61984H1, H2
Saviem TP31979H1, H2
Scania PR441H1, H2
Sonacome M2101980H1, H2
Star 2661988H1, H2
Steyr-Puch Pinzgauer 4×41980H1, H2
Steyr-Puch Pinzgauer 6×61979H1, H2
Tatra T815 VE 4×41987H2
Tatra T815 VE 6×61986H2
Tatra T815 VE 8×81988H1, H2
UNIC 1901979H1, H2
UNIC 75 PC 4×41979H1, H2
UNIC IVECO 80-14 HW1984H1, H2
UNIC Marmon1982H1, H2
Volvo C3031983H1, H2
Volvo N101982H1, H2

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