Stage 1: From the Coast to the Desert – Monastir to Tozeur (447 km)

Engines roared at dawn as the Fenix Rally 2025 officially set off from Monastir, heading south into the vast and ever-changing Tunisian landscape. Today’s stage — 447 kilometers from Monastir to Tozeur — was the first true test of endurance, skill, and strategy for both man and machine.
Competitors faced a demanding mix of gravel tracks, sandy stretches, dry riverbeds, and rocky plateaus, pushing their vehicles to the limit. Navigation quickly proved decisive: several teams lost valuable minutes searching for the correct route, while others managed to maintain a strong and consistent pace throughout the day.
As the kilometers rolled by, the scenery shifted dramatically — from the lush coastal plains to the warm ochre tones of the approaching desert.
By late afternoon, the first vehicles reached Tozeur, just as the sun set in a breathtaking display of gold and crimson hues. The bivouac is now set, marking the end of a long and challenging opening day — and the beginning of many more adventures to come.

The first stage also delivered its initial rankings, with the fastest competitors already setting the tone for what promises to be an intense and closely fought race. Below are the top three of the day in each class.

ENDURO_CC
1. Edvard Sokolovski (LTU) – KTM Rally Replica – AG Dakar School / Hiltus – 01:05:52
2. Duong Nguyen Khoa (FRA) – KTM EXC – Enduro_CC France Road Book – 01:09:52
3. Laurynas Avyzius (LTU) – Husqvarna FE 450 – Arch Moto Team – 01:15:47

ATV_CC
1. Antanas Kanopkinas (LTU) – CFMOTO CFORCE – CFMOTO Thunder Racing Team – 01:09:04
2. Gaetan Martinez (FRA) – CFMOTO CFORCE – CFMOTO Thunder Racing Team – 01:09:40

SSV_CC
1. Hugues Lacam / Delphine Delfino (FRA) – Can-Am Maverick R – Speed Up Racing – 01:02:52
2. Juraj Varga / Radovan Schneider (SVK) – Polaris RZR Pro R – Varga Motorsport Team – 01:04:20
3. Frédéric Henricy / Eric Bersey (FRA) – Polaris Turbo R – AT4R – 01:07:06

CAR_OPEN
1. Vincent Thijs / Arjan Van Tiel (BEL/NLD) – Toyota Hilux – RT Offroad – 01:08:46
2. Koen Wauters / Tom De Leeuw (BEL) – Toyota Hilux – Feryn Rally Raid – 01:09:25
3. Magdalena Zajac / Blazej Czekan (POL) – Toyota Hilux – Proxcars TME Rally Team – 01:09:37

CAR_LIMITED
1. Sascha Capraro / Nina Capraro (AUT) – Toyota Land Cruiser – SCAP – 01:39:44
2. Ewald Holler / Markus Bodzenta (AUT) – Toyota Land Cruiser KZJ73 – Hekla Competition – 01:51:45
3. Abdennour Benabdennour / Gregory Kucipak (TUN/FRA) – Mitsubishi Pajero – Team Nour – 02:15:13

TRUCK_CC
1. Tom Heuer / Christoph Tum / Marco Richter (DEU) – Tatra 815 – Sueptitz Motorsport – 01:16:10
2. Gerrit Zuurmond / Tjeerd van Ballegooij / Klaas Kwakkel (NLD) – MAN TGA 18.480 – Rainbow Truck Team – 01:19:00
3. Paolo Calabria / Loris Calubini / Giuseppe Fortuna (ITA) – MAN TGA – Eagle Racing Team – 01:20:01

Stage 2: Tozeur to Douz (292 km)
The second stage will be a pure celebration of desert racing. From Tozeur to Douz, the 292 kilometers ahead will lead competitors across vast, open landscapes where endless horizons define the day. It will also offer the first true taste of the dunes, giving participants a glimpse of the challenges that await deeper in the Sahara.
Precision and patience will once again be key, as even the smallest navigation error could cost valuable minutes. The heat will test both endurance and focus, but the reward will come at sunset, when the bivouac in Douz welcomes teams beneath a canopy of desert stars.
The Fenix Rally 2025 is now approaching the Gateway to the Sahara, where the adventure will truly begin to take shape.

Official press release