Jan 1, 1996 CE
Competitors Enter Morocco
After starting from Granada, Spain, in late December 1995, competitors crossed the Mediterranean and began the African stages in Morocco on New Year's Day 1996.
Chronological Storyline (5 Milestones)
Jan 5, 1996 CE
Lartigue Takes Command in Cars
French driver Pierre Lartigue, piloting a Citroën ZX Rallye Raid, established a dominant lead in the car category as the rally traversed the demanding dunes of the Sahara Desert.
Jan 8, 1996 CE
Orioli Leads the Motorcycle Category
Italian rider Edi Orioli riding for Yamaha secured a strong position in the motorcycle classification during the grueling stages through Mauritania.
Jan 12, 1996 CE
KamAZ Dominates Truck Category
Russian driver Viktor Moskovskikh and the KamAZ team solidified their lead in the truck category, showcasing the reliability of their vehicles in the harsh desert conditions.
Jan 14, 1996 CE
Rally Concludes at Lac Rose
The 1996 Dakar Rally officially concluded at Lac Rose near Dakar, Senegal. Pierre Lartigue claimed overall victory in cars, Edi Orioli in motorcycles, and Viktor Moskovskikh in trucks.