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MDS Handi 2026 Inclusive Desert Endurance Expedition

Take on an adaptive Sahara format where teamwork, assist systems, and steady desert management matter from the first stage.

Dates

Flexible dates

Location

Moroccan Sahara, Morocco

Budget

Est. $9,000+

Difficulty

legendary

Highlights

  • Inclusive edition for athletes with physical disabilities.
  • Adapted for wheelchairs and guided participants.
  • Same Saharan environment and bivouac culture.
  • Community and mutual support define the experience.
  • Demonstrates desert accessibility to human determination.

Planning Steps

  1. Register through MDS website for MDS Handi.
  2. Confirm eligibility and submit medical documentation.
  3. Train with adaptive equipment in desert-simulated conditions.
  4. Fly to Ouarzazate. MDS arranges adapted transfers.
  5. Arrive early for equipment check and accessibility briefing.
Pro tip

Test adaptive equipment extensively in sand. It behaves differently from any training surface.

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://www.marathondessables.com/en/event/mds-handi-2026

Domain

marathondessables.com

Source date

2026-10-02

Verified

2026-03-09T03:48:08+00:00

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Date status

Confirmed