Highlights
- Nonstop 80+ km push through the deep Sahara.
- No stages, no recovery bivouacs.
- Navigation more demanding than standard MDS.
- Extreme heat, sand, and distance combined.
- MDS Ultra finisher status earned.
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MDS Ultra 2027 Deep-Sahara Nonstop Push
Settle into a long desert push where movement strategy, food timing, and heat discipline matter more than early aggression.
Flexible dates
Saharan desert, Morocco
Est. $9,000+
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Planning Steps
- Register through MDS website for MDS Ultra.
- Fly to Ouarzazate or Errachidia.
- Train for nonstop ultra-distance desert running.
- Pack navigation tools, emergency shelter, extended food.
- Mental preparation for sleep deprivation is critical.
Practice running at night. You will move through at least one full darkness cycle.
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
Marathon des Sables
marathondessables.com
2027-01-01
2026-03-07T04:30:39.69+00:00
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