Rally Desierto — Dakar

The modern Dakar takes place in Saudi Arabia, featuring a mix of rocky terrain, deep canyons, and massive sand dunes, especially in the Empty Quarter.

The event requires a traveling city called a bivouac, which is moved nearly every day to house roughly 9,000 people involved in the organization, racing, and logistics. Rally Desierto Dakar

It is a 14-day competition (a marathon, not a sprint) comprising 12 to 14 stages. The modern Dakar takes place in Saudi Arabia,