With the Dakar rally nearly upon us, make sure you know your Nadors from your Nouhadibous with our video guide to the race.

The action kick starts on January 5 when a convoy of cars, trucks and motorcycles leave Lisbon in Portugal on their way through Spain and then on to Africa before finishing in Dakar, Senegal 15 days later.

Click on the link below the photo to find out exactly what path this year's race will take.

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