Haradh Dakar Stage

Haradh marks the approach to the legendary Empty Quarter desert, representing a crucial transition point in the 2025 Dakar Rally. As competitors near this stage, they prepare for the most challenging terrain of the entire event - the massive sand dunes that define the final phases of the rally. The route to Haradh serves as both a strategic checkpoint and a preview of the extreme conditions that await in the Empty Quarter, where the rally will ultimately be won or lost.

Location: Haradh, SA

Timezone: Asia/Riyadh

Length: 357km

Direction: Point-to-point