History 1970s

1975 Rallye du Maroc (Morocco)

Overview Route Results Cars Challenges

Overview

Event Name: 18ème Rallye du Maroc

Date: June 24–28, 1975

Host Country: Morocco

Surface: Gravel

Total Distance: ~3,000 km

Total Starters: 72 crews

Total Finishers: 20 crews

The 1975 Rallye du Maroc tested every limit of driver, machine, and navigator across Morocco’s blistering plains, dusty pistes, and remote mountain roads. Finnish ace Hannu Mikkola and rising star co-driver Jean Todt steered the powerful Peugeot 504 V6 to victory, combining speed, precision, and mechanical sympathy to outlast one of the toughest African rallies of the decade.

Route

Atlas Mountains: Gravel tracks with tight switchbacks and dry riverbed crossings.
Sahara Foothills: Fast sandy straights interspersed with rocky hazards and camouflaged dips.
Remote Villages: Navigation through small desert towns often disrupted by livestock and foot traffic.

Spanning vast regions of central and southern Morocco, the rally traversed deserts, plateaus, and narrow canyons—offering a punishing variety of surface degradation and elevation change.

Hot winds and choking dust reduced visibility and pushed both engines and crew endurance to their limits, while minimal service intervals made self-reliance essential.

🏆 Results

Overall Winner
Hannu Mikkola & Jean Todt · Peugeot 504 V6
2nd Place
Ove Andersson & Arne Hertz · Peugeot 504 TI
3rd Place
Tony Fall & Mike Broad · Datsun 180B SSS

Mikkola’s pace and Todt’s accurate navigation gave Peugeot a commanding 1–2 finish, establishing the 504 as the benchmark machine for grueling North African terrain.

Navigation & Challenges

  • Extreme Heat: Daytime temperatures soared above 40°C (104°F), stressing cooling systems and exhausting crews.
  • Sand Traps: Deep sections of loose sand caused multiple crews to bog down without external recovery.
  • Route Finding: Road books and compass work were critical, with navigation errors often costing hours in the vast emptiness.

The 1975 Rallye du Maroc was a true test of resilience and adaptation—and Mikkola and Todt’s victory marked a defining chapter in Peugeot’s rally legacy.

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