Overview
- The crash occurred on October 17 at kilometer 214 in the Erg Chebbi dunes near Merzouga during a loop stage starting and finishing in Erfoud.
- Rally medical staff treated him on site and evacuated him by helicopter to the Hospital of Erfoud.
- He was pronounced dead at 13:55 local time despite emergency care.
- Rallye du Maroc officials confirmed his death and issued condolences, and the FIM also paid tribute.
- Brandao rode for the Old Friends Rally team and was contesting the event for the second time.