Marathon

Marathon des Sables

ماراثون الرمال

Ouarzazate, Morocco April 250 km
Ultra Option Desert Point to Point Bucket List Competitive World Major

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Apr 4, 2026

Course & Elevation

The world's toughest ultramarathon spans 250km across the Sahara Desert in Morocco over 6 days. Runners face extreme heat, sand dunes, rocky terrain, and self-sufficiency requirements. The course traverses the dramatic landscape between the Anti-Atlas and Sahara regions with daily stages ranging from 40-80km.

Course Facts

Distance 250 km
Elevation Gain 4,500 m
Surface trail
Profile Mountainous

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4,500m total gain • Mountainous profile

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Ouarzazate, Morocco • 250km trail

🌤️ Weather on Race Day

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38°C

Temperature

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25%

Humidity

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5%

Rain Chance

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Intense desert heat during the day with cold nights. Minimal rainfall but occasional sandstorms. Sun exposure is extreme with minimal shade on the course.

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