Sahara desert sand dunes at golden hour

Expedition Recovery Series

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

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Exclusive Post-MDS Recovery Tours • Secure Logistics • Guaranteed Departures

Marathon runner in the Sahara

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.

Runners in the desert dunes

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

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
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Morocco Encompassed

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
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Designed with runners in mind

4. Built for Post-MDS Life

  • Effortless recovery
  • Handpicked comfort
  • Zero logistics
  • Fellow MDS finishers
  • Built around race timing

Talk to someone who's been there

5. TALK TO SOMEONE WHO'S DONE BOTH

Danniell, MDS Finisher
I almost flew straight home. I'm so glad I didn't. The week after MDS was some of the most meaningful travel I've ever done, and I didn't have to think about a single detail.

Danniell, MDS Finisher

Got questions about recovery or the tours? Chat directly with Danniell.

Sahara desert at golden hour

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
Group of travellers in a Moroccan alleyway

Small group adventures

Expedition Briefing

7. Everything You Need to Know

RaceMarathon des Sables
Transfer to Marrakech10 October 2026
Tour Departures10 October 2026
OptionsMorocco on a Shoestring / Morocco Encompassed
Group StyleSmall group travel