The Sahara Was Just the Beginning.
You've just done something extraordinary. Don't let it end with a flight home. Join fellow MDS finishers on a perfectly timed Morocco tour, departing the moment your race does.
Tours depart 10 October 2026, aligned with MDS finish
See Your Post-Race Options
Why Encounterstravel
1. YOU'VE EARNED MORE THAN A MEDAL.
Most MDS finishers board the first flight home, exhausted, elated, already dreading Monday. But a handful make a different choice. They stay. They recover in a riad, wander a souk, sleep under Atlas stars. And they'll tell you it's the part they remember most.
The transfer
2. WE'VE HANDLED THE HARD PART.
On 10 October, right as your race winds down, a private transfer will be waiting to take you to Marrakech. No planning, no taxis, no scrambling. Step off the course and into the next chapter.
- Private transfer from finish line to Marrakech (10 October)
- All logistics covered: accommodation, transport, guides
- Designed to let your body recover while your mind explores
Two ways to experience Morocco
3. Choose Your Adventure
Morocco on a Shoestring
Simple. Social. Unforgettable.
The most popular way to see Morocco with fellow runners, social, relaxed, and surprisingly rich.
- Guided walks through Marrakech's ancient medina
- Clean, characterful riad accommodation
- Shared experiences with MDS finishers
- Relaxed pace built for post-race recovery
Morocco Encompassed
Immersive. Comfortable. Complete.
A 14-day deep dive into Morocco, the Atlas Mountains, ancient medinas, and luxury desert camps.
- Luxury desert camp under the Sahara stars
- Atlas Mountains and high mountain passes
- Hand-picked riads and boutique hotels
- Fully guided, small group from start to finish
Designed with runners in mind
4. Built for Post-MDS Life
- Effortless recovery
- Handpicked comfort
- Zero logistics
- Fellow MDS finishers
- Built around race timing
The race ends. The journey doesn't have to.
You spent months preparing for this. You crossed a desert on foot. Don't let the final chapter be an airport lounge.
Choose Your Recovery Tour
Practical details
7. Everything You Need to Know
- Race
- Marathon des Sables
- Transfer to Marrakech
- 10 October 2026
- Tour Departures
- 10 October 2026
- Options
- Morocco on a Shoestring / Morocco Encompassed
- Group Style
- Small group travel
Talk to someone who's been there
5. TALK TO SOMEONE WHO'S DONE BOTH
Danniell, MDS Finisher
Danniell, MDS Finisher
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