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MDS 120 Atlantic Coast Tidal Bivouac Traverse

Race 120 kilometers beside Morocco's Atlantic edge, where wind, damp air, and sand make the course feel different from the Sahara editions.

Dates

Flexible dates

Location

Atlantic coast, Morocco

Budget

Est. $9,000+

Difficulty

legendary

Plan this trip Open source

Highlights

  • 120 km race along Morocco's Atlantic coastline.
  • Beach running, tidal flats, and coastal dunes.
  • Bivouac camps on the beach with ocean sunsets.
  • Tidal logistics — sections passable only at specific tides.
  • Constantly changing coastal running surface.

Planning Steps

  1. Register through MDS website for MDS 120 Atlantic Coast.
  2. Fly to Casablanca or Agadir.
  3. Train for coastal running with tidal awareness.
  4. Pack for sand, wind, and salt spray.
  5. Arrive 1-2 days early for kit check.
Pro tip

Check tide tables. Hard-packed wet sand is fast; high tide turns it soft.

Stories from the community

No stories have been published for this route yet. The first finisher gets to set the tone.

Trust & source

Official source
Source

Marathon des Sables

Source link

https://marathondessables.com/en/evenement/mds-120-atlantic-coast-2027

Domain

marathondessables.com

Source date

2027-01-01

Verified

2026-03-07T04:30:38.182+00:00

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Date status

Confirmed