This is the first female rally in the world, created over 20 years ago.
It’s not a question of going fast but of taking the shortest way possible, without GPS, the old fashioned way with a compass and a map. It’s about both self reliance and solidarity with the other participants.
Most of the ‘gazelles’ are neither profesionnal rally drivers nor super women, just determined women.
Read also:
http://en.africatopsports.com/2013/03/06/morocco-rallye-aicha-des-gazelle-african-crew-list-released/