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The 39th edition of the Marathon des Sables (MDS) will take place from April 4 to 14 in the Moroccan Sahara, under the high patronage of King Mohammed VI.
Participants will travel 250 km, spread over 6 stages, one of the longest timed distances ever offered in the history of the MDS, said a press release from the organizers on Thursday.
Nearly 1000 athletes from 52 countries will take part in this edition to “live a human and sporting adventure which will push them to explore their limits”, read in the press release.
“This edition promises to be both difficult but also very interesting for all participants. Among them, we will find in the elites, the El Morabity brothers with Mohamed and Rachid, who can exceed the record of 11 victories on Legendary. The Yachou brothers in challengers. And the return of Maryline Nakach and Ragna debates, 2 former winners, facing the title holder Aziza El Amrany ”, note the organizers.
The sand marathon is a running, open to walkers, in 6 stages (250 km), in food self -sufficiency and free pace, with obligation for the competitor to carry his equipment (food and mandatory equipment).
The 38th edition of the MDS, organized from April 12 to 22, 2024, was won by Moroccans Rachid El Morabity and Aziza El Amrany.
