Previously known as the infamous motorsport marathon rally 'Paris-Dakar', it primarily traversed the sandy deserts of Africa. Since a terror warning, the nearly 10,000-kilometer-long race, featuring around 400 participating vehicles - including SUVs, enduros, quads, and trucks - takes place in Argentina and Chile, where it is celebrated like a public festival. This book provides an overview of the Dakar Rally, its organizers, famous winners, and German participants.