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The Sahara Marathon takes runners through the iconic red sand dunes and rocky plateaus of southwestern Algeria near the Mauritanian border. The course features a mix of maintained paved roads and packed sand tracks, offering stunning desert vistas with minimal infrastructure. Runners experience the raw beauty of the Sahara with sparse vegetation and dramatic landscape changes throughout the route.

Surface: road Profil: Ondulé

🌤️ Météo

Température 18°C

Humidité 35%

Risque de pluie 5%

February in Tindouf brings cool desert mornings warming to pleasant afternoons with very low precipitation. Clear skies and minimal cloud cover are typical, though strong winds can occur unexpectedly.

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🎯 Anecdotes

▸ Tindouf is one of Africa's most remote marathon locations, situated in the heart of the Sahara with minimal development
▸ The race supports local Sahrawi refugee camps through charity fundraising, making it a cause-driven event
▸ Runners often experience temperature swings of 20°C between sunrise and midday, requiring careful layering
▸ The marathon is occasionally affected by harmattan winds that can reduce visibility and increase perceived difficulty significantly

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