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Marathon des Sables Spectator Trip, 3 Days
A trip timed to the Marathon des Sables, the multi-stage running race across the Sahara held each spring. You drive south from Marrakech, sleep in the dunes and watch the start or the finish.
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About the Tour
If someone you know is running the Marathon des Sables, you may want to see the start or cheer them in at the finish. The course changes every year, so we plan the route once the organisers publish it and put you near the right stage.
We book this trip to order around the race dates. Camps near the course fill up early.
Highlights
- The start or finish of the Marathon des Sables
- A night at a desert camp
- The High Atlas and the Dades Valley
- Flexible timing around the race
- A private driver who knows the region
Day by Day
How the three days go, from your pickup in Marrakech to the drop-off.
Day 1 · Marrakech to the Dades Valley
Over the High Atlas past Aït Benhaddou to the Dades Valley.
- Overnight: Hotel in the Dades Valley
Day 2 · To the race area
On to the desert near the race course and the night at a camp.
- Overnight: Desert camp near the race area
Day 3 · Race day and back
The start or finish line, then the drive back to Marrakech.
What's Included
Included
- Private vehicle and driver for the three days
- Pickup and drop-off at your riad or hotel in Marrakech
- One night: hotel in the Dades Valley, dinner and breakfast
- One night: desert camp near the race area, dinner and breakfast
- Fuel and road costs
Not included
- Lunches and drinks
- Entrance fees and local guides at the sites
- Tips
- Travel insurance
Questions About This Tour
When is the race?
It is held in spring, usually in April. The exact dates and course are announced by the organisers; we plan the trip around them.
Can we take part?
This is a trip for spectators. Runners register directly with the race organisers.
What is the desert camp like?
You sleep in a tent at a camp in the dunes, with dinner and breakfast. Camps range from simple to comfortable tents with a private bathroom; tell us the level you want and we suggest camps that fit.
What should I pack?
Light clothes for the day, a warm layer for the desert night, a hat, sun cream and a small bag for the camp. Your main luggage stays in the vehicle.
How do I book?
Send an enquiry with your dates and group size and we reply with availability and a quote. When online booking is open for this tour, you can also reserve with a deposit by card or PayPal.
Book this tour
Send your dates and group size and we reply with a quote.
- Private tour, only your group
- Free enquiry, no obligation
- Private tour, only your group
- Free enquiry, no obligation
- Route and stays adjusted to you
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