The entire rally-raid will take place in Saudi Arabia for a fourth year in succession, with attempts to expand it to other countries in the Gulf having come to a nought. However, the route has been significantly altered and expanded, with the rally running to 14 stages in 2023 as compared to 12 this year.
The action will commence from a dedicated Sea Camp on the west coast of Saudi Arabia, with a short Prologue section on New Year’s Eve deciding the starting order for the rally proper.
