The fourteen stage mixed surface rally took place over 4–6 November 2010.

[4] With both the drivers and manufacturers titles already decided, none of the top competitors in the IRC made the trip to the event.

Andreas Mikkelsen, who was seventh in the championship heading into the event, was the highest placed driver to take part.

Other IRC regulars included Daniel Oliveira and Burcu Çetinkaya.

Nasser Al-Attiyah headed the field of drivers competing in the MERC.