The voices of those who learned with Ali.
Three portraits, three trajectories — drivers, organisers, champions. Each recounts, in her own words, what Desert Drive Academy transmits.
Rapid progression, guided by an exceptional mentor
“Ali is a coach who can make you progress quickly while putting you fully at ease.”
What struck me from the very first minutes was his calm. He shares his knowledge with a serenity that inspires confidence. When the dunes feel immense and instinct tells me to hesitate or go around, Ali finds exactly the right words to encourage me to hold the line and dare.
Learning with someone born in the dunes is an incredibly enriching experience. His feel for the terrain is remarkable, and every piece of advice is concrete, precise, and — above all — immediately usable.
Beyond driving, Ali has also helped us progress enormously in navigation. He uses highly effective analytical tools that pinpoint what needs to improve. Thanks to his method, we gained real precision and efficiency.
His professionalism, his teaching and his kindness turn every training session into a genuine moment of exchange.
Thank you Ali for your generosity, your honesty, your trust and your passion. You have contributed enormously to my progression.
A teaching method of exceptional quality
“As a rally-raid organiser and driver myself, I place particular importance on the quality of training.”
I had the opportunity to follow Ali Oubassidi's teaching, and the experience far exceeded my expectations.
Ali has a unique approach, combining remarkable technical mastery with an unusually precise pedagogy.
He doesn't simply help you get over a dune; he teaches you to understand it, to read it, and to develop the right reflexes so you can move with fluidity, efficiency and safety.
His powers of observation, the relevance of his analyses and the quality of his advice enable rapid, lasting progress.
Thanks to his method, I considerably refined my driving on the dunes, gained confidence and acquired a much sharper vision of desert driving.
Beyond his exceptional skills as a driver, Ali is a true mentor.
His standards, his professionalism, his patience and his passion for transmission make every session a moment of very high-value learning.
I recommend Desert Drive Academy without the slightest hesitation to anyone wishing to learn or to reach a higher level in off-road driving.
A benchmark for desert driving
“If there is one person I would recommend without hesitation to learn — or to perfect — desert driving, it is Ali Oubassidi.”
His experience is exceptional, but what really sets him apart is the way he transmits his knowledge with patience, pedagogy and passion.
Every piece of advice is concrete, every exercise is designed to make you progress quickly and gain confidence.
Whether you are a beginner or preparing for a competition, you leave with real skills and a much clearer understanding of driving in a desert environment.
Thank you to Ali for his professionalism and his commitment.
Desert Drive Academy is today a benchmark for every passionate off-road driver.