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The Saudi Arabia Grand Drive, Dakar Edition

Self-drive the Saudi desert alongside the Dakar Rally, from stage starts to the bivouac.

From£3,819pp
Duration5 days
StyleAdventure
Best suited toAdventurous drivers
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An independent Stradora pick. Details from the operator's published information, last checked 20 Oct 2026. Stradora DiscoveryChosen independently by our editors because we think it's worth the drive. We're not partnered with this operator: dates, prices and booking are handled by them, and we last checked their published details on 20 Oct 2026.
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5 nights through Saudi Arabia

Jeddah, Red Sea coast, Yanbu, AlUla, Hail.

Style
Adventure, Convoy, Expedition, Luxury, Rally, Self-guided
Duration
Short break (4-6 nights)
Region
Middle East
Vehicle provision
Vehicle provided
Group size
15
Departures
January
Starts/ends
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia → Hail, Saudi Arabia
Suitable cars
Adventurous drivers
Vehicle
Car, 4x4 & Overland
Price basis
Per person (sharing)
Run by
Independent specialist operator
Day by Day

The Saudi Arabia Grand Drive, Dakar Edition

Day 1

Arrive Jeddah, registration, vehicle handover and welcome dinner

Arrive Jeddah, registration, vehicle handover and welcome dinner.

Day 2

Red Sea coast drive to Yanbu, Dakar stage finish

Red Sea coast drive to Yanbu, Dakar stage finish.

Day 3

Yanbu to AlUla, mid-stage viewing and Elephant Rock

Yanbu to AlUla, mid-stage viewing and Elephant Rock.

Day 4

Explore AlUla, Dakar stage start, optional Hegra

Explore AlUla, Dakar stage start, optional Hegra.

Day 5

AlUla to Hail and the Dakar bivouac

AlUla to Hail and the Dakar bivouac.

Day 6

Departure

Departure.

What's included

  • Dakar stage start
  • mid-stage and finish viewing
  • Dakar bivouac visit
  • selected destination experiences per departure

Not included

  • Hegra visit (optional)

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5 days, from £3,819pp

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