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MDS 120 Morocco

A three-stage, food-self-sufficient Sahara event with 70 km, 100 km, and 120 km options plus four nights in the race bivouac.

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Event dates, entry rules, qualification standards, and course details can change. Always verify current information on the official event website before registering or booking travel.

Event Overview

Listed edition overview
DateOct 2-10, 2026
LocationOuarzazate Province, Morocco
FormatStage Race
TerrainDesert
RegionAfrica
Distance70 km, 100 km, or 120 km over 3 stages
Course modelMixed
HighlightsThree Stages, Food Self-Sufficiency

Course & Terrain

Three marked desert stages with a bivouac base and 70 km, 100 km, or 120 km total-distance choices.

Key course features to know before comparing this race:

  • Sahara Desert
  • Ksar Aït-Ben-Haddou

Entry & Logistics

Listed qualification and support details
Registration and feesCheck the official event website for current availability, deadlines, prices, taxes, and refund terms.

Why This Race Matters

MDS 120 Morocco is a useful reference point for runners comparing stage race events. Its format, terrain, and support model shape the kind of preparation required: not just fitness, but pacing discipline, nutrition planning, foot care, and the ability to make good decisions under fatigue.

Planning Notes

  • Study the mandatory gear list early and rehearse carrying the exact pack weight you expect to use on race day.
  • Heat, sun, and dry air require event-specific preparation. Test sun protection and cooling, drink in response to thirst, and remember that sodium cannot make overdrinking safe.
  • The directory marks this as having comparatively simpler logistics. That editorial label is not a safety rating; verify cutoffs, terrain, support, crew access, and withdrawal procedures.

Verification & Sources

Verification scope: the listed edition's date, location, format, and available logistics were checked against the event-specific official sources below during the directory review dated August 18, 2026. Organizers can revise details after review.

  1. Official MDS 120 Morocco page — https://marathondessables.com/en/event/mds-120-morocco-2026
  2. Official 2026 regulations — https://registration.marathondessables.com/index.php/regulations-morocco-2026
  3. Multiday Running event directory review scope: August 18, 2026.