Overland expedition · Start: 4 April 2027 · Zamárdi
ZAMÁRDI → TROPIC OF CANCER
~5,800 km · 4 countries · 1 ferry · 1 desert · 1 finish line
5,800
km
total distance
from Lake Balaton
to the Tropic of Cancer
from Lake Balaton
to the Tropic of Cancer
14
days
pure adventure
not a weekend,
a real journey
not a weekend,
a real journey
4
countries
borders crossed
from Europe
to the Sahara
from Europe
to the Sahara
1
finish line
the Tropic of Cancer
23°26′ N
nobody else goes this far
23°26′ N
nobody else goes this far
What is this?
Not a rally.
Not a tour.
Something else.
Not a tour.
Something else.
Z2D is a group overland expedition where you drive your own car — from Lake Balaton to the Tropic of Cancer.
No race, no time limit. Just 5,800 km across Europe and the Sahara, and a crew to do it with.
The goal is not first place — the goal is to reach the point where asphalt meets the Tropic of Cancer at 23°26′ North.
The Route
Zamárdi → Tropic of Cancer
Start: April 4, 2027 · Zamárdi
START
🇭🇺 ZAMÁRDI
Lake Balaton · start ceremony
↓ ~ 2,500 km · HU · SI · IT · FR · ES
FERRY ↗
🇪🇸 ALGECIRAS
Last EU stop · ferry to Africa
↓ Ferry · 1.5h · 🇲🇦 Morocco
GATEWAY TO THE DESERT
🇲🇦 TANGIER
Arrival in Africa
↓ ~ 2,100 km · Morocco · Western Sahara
FINISH
🏁 TROPIC OF CANCER
23°26′ N · the finish line
↓ ~ 30 km
BASE
🏜️ DAKHLA
City of the lagoon · base
~5,800km total
4countries
1ferry crossing
5stops
23°26′Nfinish line
Three stops — one finish line
START
🇭🇺
ZAMÁRDI
Lake Balaton · Hungary · Start: April 4, 2027
Day −1 evening: opening party and briefing by the lake
Technical inspection, registration, race number pick-up
Day 0 morning: group start ceremony, convoy departs
MOROCCO
🇲🇦
TANGIER
Gateway to Morocco · ~2,500 km
You’ve arrived in Africa — first breath of Moroccan air
Fuel and water check
The long southern leg toward the Tropic begins here
FINISH
🏁
TROPIC OF CANCER
23°26′ N · Western Sahara
Finish line crossing — confetti, smoke grenades, photo wall
Finisher medal, certificate and Z2D branded package
Gala dinner in Dakhla, rally film premiere
Sunrise at the Dakhla lagoon — you earned it
Who is it for?
Category I
Touring
On tarmac, on main roads, at your own pace. The point is the distance, the landscape and the crew — not the terrain.
Full route on asphalt and paved roads
No mandatory off-road sections
Your own pace, flexible daily schedule
Any passenger car eligible
Roadbook and GPS track for every stage
Ideal for
First-time expedition drivers, low-clearance cars, or anyone who values the journey over the terrain.
Category II
Adventure
Same start and finish — but a different road to get there. The Adventure route takes in oases, mountain passes and Atlantic coastal tracks. Details coming soon.
More technical sections — details coming soon
Higher ground clearance recommended
Roadbook navigation — map and GPS combined
More dramatic footage, more iconic moments
Same finisher medal — different road to earn it
Ideal for
For experienced drivers who aren’t looking for the easiest path — and know that the best stories begin where the asphalt ends.
Spirit — Invited
Spirit
No entry fee. We decide who gets in — up to 10 cars that make the whole event unforgettable. Think Trabant with a rooftop pool, or anything equally insane. The expectation: presence and content.
By invitation only — free entry
Maximum 10 cars, selected by us
Attendance required at pre-event gatherings
Active media content and sharing throughout the trip
Social media presence expected
Ideal for
Unique builds, content creators and eccentric characters — people whose mere presence turns the event into a story.
What’s included in the entry fee?
Included
✓
Race number plate and sticker setFront, rear, + small plate inside
Race number plate and sticker setFront, rear, + small plate inside
✓
Roadbook and offline GPS trackFor every stage, both categories
Roadbook and offline GPS trackFor every stage, both categories
✓
Finish line celebration at the TropicIn the desert, at the finish line · then everyone decides: sleep under the stars or head to Dakhla
Finish line celebration at the TropicIn the desert, at the finish line · then everyone decides: sleep under the stars or head to Dakhla
✓
Finisher medal and certificatePresented at the finish line, personalised
Finisher medal and certificatePresented at the finish line, personalised
Not included
✕
VisaYou don’t need one! All countries on the route are visa-free for EU citizens.
VisaYou don’t need one! All countries on the route are visa-free for EU citizens.
✕
GPS tracking deviceWe provide the GPS track — but bring your own device
GPS tracking deviceWe provide the GPS track — but bring your own device
✕
AccommodationYou book it — we provide a recommended list per stop
AccommodationYou book it — we provide a recommended list per stop
✕
Fuel~€700–1,200 / vehicle for the whole trip
Fuel~€700–1,200 / vehicle for the whole trip
✕
Meals~€400–500 / person estimated
Meals~€400–500 / person estimated
✕
Return from DakhlaBy plane, own car, or ship — each participant decides and organises their own return
Return from DakhlaBy plane, own car, or ship — each participant decides and organises their own return
✕
Car service and spare partsYour own risk — detailed preparation checklist provided
Car service and spare partsYour own risk — detailed preparation checklist provided
Entry Fee
Price covers 2 people (1 vehicle) · Each additional person: +€100 · Motorcycle: half price
Super Early Bird
Super Early Bird
Deadline: 1 September 2026
1,200 €
/ 2 people / car
+ €100 / person (3rd onwards)
600 €
/ motorcycle
Full entry package
Roadbook, GPS unit, race number
Programme: start, Tangier, finish line
Finisher medal and certificate
Gift package (first 40 only)
Early Bird
Early Bird
Deadline: 1 October 2026
1,400 €
/ 2 people / car
+ €100 / person (3rd onwards)
700 €
/ motorcycle
Full entry package
Roadbook, GPS unit, race number
Programme: start, Tangier, finish line
Finisher medal and certificate
Standard
Standard
Deadline: 1 November 2026
1,600 €
/ 2 people / car
+ €100 / person (3rd onwards)
800 €
/ motorcycle
Full entry package
Roadbook, GPS unit, race number
Programme: start, Tangier, finish line
Finisher medal and certificate
The full entry fee must be paid in one sum after confirmation · No refunds
Travel costs (fuel, accommodation, meals, ferry, return flight) are in addition to the entry fee · Estimated: ~€2,000–3,500 / vehicle
Reserve your spot
Pre-registration
Pre-registration does not create a payment obligation.
After confirmation I will send you the payment details.
After confirmation I will send you the payment details.
Received!
Thank you for your interest — we will send a confirmation and payment details to your email within 48 hours.