Morocco · Drâa-Tafilalet
MDS Marathon Des Sables Legendary 270 km
Distance
250 km
Date
April 3, 2026
Entry fee
3,950 EUR
€ / km
€15.80
Iconic desert stage race: deep-sand days and bivouac nights in the Sahara with a long self-sufficiency test that rewards patience.
Elevation and Terrain
Total Meters
2612m
D+/KM
10.45m/km
For context, the Tor des Géants 330 loop has 73 D+/km.
Logistics
Nearest airport
Ouarzazate (OZZ) / Errachidia (ERH) / Marrakech (RAK)
Notes
Start: multi-day transfers to Sahara bivouac via organizer transport (typical) / Public transport: not realistic; use event transfers / Accommodation: bivouac during race plus hotel nights pre-post in Marrakech or Ouarzazate (TODO: verify package details)
Last checked: April 15, 2026Official Website →
