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Days until the start

2027 (41st edition)

141days
2–12 April 2027Sahara, Morocco
Friday of the week it starts
11days long
2027next edition

Dates confirmed Dates checked on 2 November 2026 (source). Organisers can change dates, so check the official website before you plan travel or tickets.

The 2–12 April window is the organiser's programme and includes arrival and departure days; the race stages are in the middle.

About the Marathon des Sables

The Marathon des Sables is a multi-stage ultramarathon through the Sahara in Morocco, run in self-sufficiency over about a week.

Dates and places

EditionDatesPlaceStatus
2027 (41st edition)2–12 April 2027Sahara, MoroccoDates confirmed

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Frequently asked questions

When is the next Marathon des Sables?

The next edition, 2027 (41st edition), takes place 2–12 April 2027. The dates are confirmed.

Where is the next Marathon des Sables?

Sahara, Morocco.

How long does the Marathon des Sables last?

The edition shown here lasts 11 days, from Friday, 2 April 2027 to Monday, 12 April 2027.

What day of the week does the Marathon des Sables start?

Friday, 2 April 2027.

How many days until the Marathon des Sables?

The live counter at the top of this page shows the days left. It is calculated from your device's date, so it is always current.

Dates may change. Check the official website of the event before you book travel or buy tickets.

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