Mario Kart World P Switch Guide - Desert Region
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Mario Kart World is stuffed full of things to do, and in this guide, we'll be running through every P Switch Mission and Peach Medallion location in the Desert Region, encompassing all the challenges in and around Desert Hills and Shy Guy Bazaar.

The Desert is large and sandy, and there are lots of P Switches and Peach Medallions to discover. So below, you'll find both collectibles split into separate sections, including a detailed map for both collectibles. If you're looking for these in other regions, check out our full P Switch locations hub and Peach Medallion hub.

Note: We're in the process of getting all P Switches and Peach Medallions in the various areas, including the Desert Region, which means we'll be updating this guide frequently in the coming days. As such, this guide is a work-in-progress.

P Switches in Desert Hills, Shy Guy Bazaar (Desert Region)

Desert Region P Switch Map

This map of the Desert Region covers the large sandy region on the west side of the map. You'll also find Shy Guy Bazaar P Switches and Desert Hills P Switches here too. Every P Switch that we've found so far is numbered and matches the number in the list below. And, as a reminder, we'll be updating this map as we get more Switches.

Desert Region Map Mario Kart World
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All Desert Region P Switches

Desert P Switch 1

Desert P Switch 1
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Mission: "Pull off tricky jumps from column to column!"

Location: Wall ride onto the first layer of a sandy mountain, east of Desert Hills

Desert P Switch 2 (Desert Hills)

Desert P Switch 2
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Mission: "Avoid the fire snakes in the tunnel!"

Location: On a rock behind the Dash Food van near Desert Hills' eastern entrance

Desert P Switch 3 (Desert Hills)

Desert P Switch 3
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Mission: "Chase each Tokotoko to the next!"

Location: In the ruins near the circuit's eastern entrance

Desert P Switch 4 (Desert Hills)

Desert P Switch 4
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Mission: "Traverse desert skies and grassy hills to the goal!"

Location: On a ramp shortcut around the circuit's northern bend

Desert P Switch 5 (Desert Hills)

Desert P Switch 5
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Mission: "Follow the rope for the ruin's blue coins!"

Location: Under a stone cover in the middle of the Desert Hills circuit

Desert P Switch 6 (Desert Hills)

Desert P Switch 6
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Mission: "Dodge Tokotokos on the way uphill!"

Location: On the road outside the circuit's southeastern entrance

Desert P Switch 7 (Desert Hills)

Desert P Switch 7
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Mission: "Zip forward and spring up to the Goal Pole!"

Location: Under a stone roof east of the circuit's open desert section

Desert P Switch 8

Desert P Switch 8
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Mission: "Launch from Pipe to Pipe to reach the goal!"

Location: In the ruins across the train tracks, southeast of Desert Hills

Desert P Switch 9

Desert P Switch 9
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Mission: "Harness 18 wheels of power to reach the goal!"

Location: In front of a large mountain near a herd of Pokies, north of Desert Hills

Desert P Switch 10

Desert P Switch 10
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Mission: "Use the ancient shipwrecks to get a boost!"

Location: On a rock next to the train tracks, south of Shy Guy Bazaar

Desert P Switch 11

Desert P Switch 11
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Mission: "Take a long distance rail ride to the goal!"

Location: Next to the train tracks by the southern entrance to Shy Guy Bazaar

Desert P Switch 12 (Shy Guy Bazaar)

Desert P Switch 12
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Mission: Slip past the Batadon blockades!

Location: On the southeastern road into Shy Guy Bazaar at the end of a long line of wooden posts

Desert P Switch 13

Desert P Switch 13
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Mission: "Ride along the outer wall to sneak in!"

Location: In a valley on the eastern border of Shy Guy Bazaar

Desert P Switch 14

Desert P Switch 14
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Mission: Take a tricky tour through Shy Guy Bazaar!

Location: On the roof of a small building outside the front entrance of the circuit

Desert Switch 15 (Shy Guy Bazaar)

Desert P Switch 15
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Mission: "Scope out the bazaar and scoop up blue coins!"

Location: On the bazaar roof, east of the central fountain

Desert P Switch 16 (Shy Guy Bazaar)

Desert P Switch 16
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Mission: "Tackle Shy Guy Challenge #3!"

Location: The left of three switches on the top floor of the bazaar's big central building

Desert Switch 17 (Shy Guy Bazaar)

Desert P Switch 17
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Mission: "Tackle Shy Guy Challenge #2!"

Location: The right of three switches on the top floor of the bazaar's big central building

Desert P Switch 18 (Shy Guy Bazaar)

Desert P Switch 18
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Mission: "Tackle Shy Guy Challenge #1!"

Location: The middle of three switches on the top floor of the bazaar's big central building

Desert P Switch 19 (Shy Guy Bazaar)

Desert P Switch 19
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Mission: "Break through the Hammer Bros. blockade!"

Location: By the Yoshi drive-through north of Shy Guy Bazaar

Desert P Switch 20

Desert P Switch 20
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Mission: "Salvage the scattered blue coins!"

Location: Just northwest of Mario Bros. Circuit, and far southeast of Shy Guy Bazaar, on a sand dune

Desert P Switch 21

Desert P Switch 21
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Mission: "Hitch a ride to collect the airborne blue coins!"

Location: On a desert ledge far southwest of Shy Guy bazaar, northeast of Desert Hills, and west of Mario Bros. Circuit, near two large purple flags

Desert P Switch 22

Desert P Switch 22
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Mission: "Collect blue coins in the dried-up oasis!"

Location: On a rocky outcrop in the desert, close to P Switch 21, and west of Mario Bros. Circuit

Desert P Switch 23

Desert P Switch 23
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Mission: "Tackle a sandy test of endurance!"

Location: Near the desert oasis ruins, directly north of Desert Hills, and of Mario Bros. Circuit (close to 21 and 22 on the map)

Desert P Switch 24

Desert P Switch 24
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Mission: "Travel across the bridge, tricking all the way!"

Location: To the left of the railway tracks above a large quicksand whirlpool. Its in the desert across the river north of Shy Guy Bazaar, and you can see Airship Fortress to the north.

Peach Medallions in Desert Hills, Shy Guy Bazaar (Desert Region)

This section is coming soon!


We'll be keeping an eye out for more collectibles in the Desert region and will be adding them to this guide as soon as we can. Watch this space!

For more help, head over to our full Mario Kart World guide hub for even more useful information.