History 1960s

1967 Rallye du Maroc (Rally of Morocco)

Overview Route Results Cars Challenges

Overview

Event Name: 1967 Rallye du Maroc (Rally of Morocco)

Date: May 1967

Start/Finish Location: Casablanca, Morocco

Total Distance: Over 3,000 kilometers

Participating Teams: Approximately 100 crews

The 1967 Rallye du Maroc marked the 10th edition of one of Africa's most demanding motorsport events. As part of the European Rally Championship, the rally earned its reputation for extreme variety—testing drivers and vehicles across the rocky Atlas Mountains, the windswept Atlantic coast, and blistering inland deserts. With few support options and unpredictable terrain, success depended on endurance, mechanical strategy, and relentless focus.

Route

Atlas Mountains: Steep gravel ascents and brake-destroying descents tested suspension and driver control.
Desert Plateaus: Long sandy stretches brought heat strain, rock hazards, and frequent punctures.
Atlantic Coast: High-speed tarmac legs offered less respite due to crosswinds and fine dust clouds.

Covering a massive loop through Morocco, the 1967 route demanded adaptability across these zones:

Navigation remained a core challenge, with large distances between checkpoints and limited signage across remote regions.

🏆 Results

Overall Winner
Robert La Caze & Raymond Ponnelle · Renault 8 Gordini
2nd Place
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3rd Place
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La Caze’s win demonstrated how local knowledge, mechanical sympathy, and a reliable machine could overcome more powerful but fragile rivals in one of Africa’s toughest tests.

Navigation & Challenges

  • Heat & Altitude: Fluctuating conditions between desert and mountain stages pushed engines and brakes to their limits.
  • Sand & Dust: Common causes of clogged filters, visibility problems, and unexpected skids at high speed.
  • Navigation: Crews relied heavily on paper maps and odometer readings, with minimal external guidance or markings.

The 1967 Rallye du Maroc demanded more than speed—it required survival instincts, flawless teamwork, and rugged vehicles capable of lasting through Morocco’s extremes.

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