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Marathon des Sables Legendary

An international multi-stage desert endurance event with Ouarzazate as a participant logistics base.

2 Apr 2027 – 12 Apr 2027Southern Moroccan Sahara · Ouarzazate logistics base

A pack of Marathon des Sables runners crossing an arid desert plain.
A pack of Marathon des Sables runners crossing an arid desert plain. Archive photograph; the edition shown may differ from this listing. · Provincial Tourism Council of Ouarzazate · Photo source · Copyright retained by the original publisher
THE EXPERIENCE

A gathering with a sense of place.

The forty-first MDS Legendary is scheduled for 2–12 April 2027. The event period includes participant transfers and checks as well as racing. This is an organised endurance event, not a drop-in city attraction; consult the organiser for route access, entry and support arrangements.

What to look out for

  • Multi-stage desert endurance
  • International participants
  • Organiser-managed route and bivouacs

Sources & programme updates

Listing checked on 23 October 2026. Programme changes and access details are handled by the organiser.

Official 2027 event and programme
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