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Dune Marathon - Run in the desert

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Merzouga, Morocco
22 Feb, 2026 (Sun)

Running

10 km, 21.1 km

Trail running

42.195 km

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28 EUR
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About the event

Challenge yourself in a marathon, half marathon, or 10k set in the awe-inspiring desert landscape. The Merzouga dune offers a unique blend of exotic terrain with top-tier accommodations to ensure your experience is unforgettable. Drawing on the logistics of iconic events such as the Paris Dacar, Titan Desert, and Marathon des Sables, the Dune marathon promises a well-supported race. The course is predominantly flat, with thrilling sections through dunes to amplify the adventure. Runners will be equipped with geolocators and supported by several vehicles, navigating a course that's both accessible and striking. You'll unwind in luxurious 4-star hotels and immerse yourself in the local culture with activities like camel rides, buggy adventures, and an unforgettable night under the stars in a traditional haima tent amidst the dunes. The package includes all marathon services, airport transfers, accommodations, and exciting desert activities. This race is an integral part of the Wildmarathon Series Championship, which spans captivating destinations like Tanzania, Finland, Nepal, Morocco, and Mexico.

Races offered by this event

You have 42 weeks to prepare



Course details

Course highlights

Dune marathon is a race in 42k, 21k and 10k format organized by Geo-Planet Events with Makalu Adventure Travel & Tours and takes place in the spectacular setting of the Dune of Merzouga (Morocco) Features: 350m of positive slope and 350m negative in Marathon distance. 90% hammada 10% Dune The departure is from hotel Riad (Merzouga) at 42k, and common arrival at the three distances at hotel Riad

Start address

Merzouga 52202, Morocco

Finish address

Merzouga 52202, Morocco

Route map

route map

What’s included in entry

These are included in your entry
Finisher medal
Shuttle from Airport
Event T-shirts
Custom bib number
Toilets
Goodie bag
Nutrition Stations
Video Service
Finisher’s T-shirts
Camel trip
Lockers
Buggy activity
Drink Stations
Bag drop
Jaimas night
Timing chip (single use)
Training program
Shower
Photo Service
Pre-race meal
Post-race meal
Dressing rooms
Medical Assistance

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Ausra Girdziusaite
Feb 2024
42.195 km

Another great adventure with wildmarathon! I loved every minute of this outstanding trip: extremely well organized, fantastic food, great company, breathtaking views and lots of fun in the desert. It was not too hot to run in the desert, aid stations were well spaced and had all I need to fuel up and keep going. Outstandingly marked path: no need to look at my Garmin, so I had more time to enjoy the landscape, light breeze and hamada under my feet. I will forever remembered how beautiful it was to run in the dunes and how excited I was to see the finish line in the little desert paradise. Additional activities like camel ride, 4x4, visit of the Nomads, sunset and moonrise in the desert indeed left the deep impression in my heart. Morocco is such a beautiful country and indeed, some parts of it are still wild and simply cannot be missed! Highly recommend to every adventurer!

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Betty Holder
Country flag of US
Feb 2024
42.195 km

Wow! Had no idea that the Sahara Desert could be so amazing. It was exotic and wonderful with incredible attention to detail. The race director left nothing to chance in order to insure a phenomenal experience for everyone. The course was a challenge for me but worth the effort to be part of an experience that was far beyond my expectation.

Not being a trail runner, the rocky desert with engulfing sand dunes made the marathon distance a little grueling for me — but worth the experience.

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Larry Luke
Country flag of US
Nov 2022
42.195 km

Wow! What an amazing opportunity. This was! Extremely well organized, the course was marked extremely well, and the views were most beautiful. The accommodations were top notch as was the food. The extra included activities were a lot of fun, a great way to make new friends in incredible places. Look forward to other venues with this small company before they become well known and have to require qualifying times in order to participate. Just Do It….. you’re not getting any younger

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pedrotti paolo
Nov 2022
21.098 km

Bellissima esperienza di corsa nel deserto, con un' ottima organizzazione. Assistenza sempre presente, prima, durante e dopo. Molto bello dopo la corsa, potersi rilassare in piscina con un ottimo ristoro e davanti il meraviglioso panorama delle dune. Poi la passeggiata con i cammelli sulla duna di Merzouga ad ammirare il tramonto sul deserto. Ottima l'ospitalità e la sistemazione del resort. Per chi vuole provare l'esperienza della corsa nel deserto, questa è sicuramente un'ottima opportunità, perché trovi organizzazione, assistenza e tanta amicizia.

Il percorso della gara è molto sicuro e ben segnalato con punti di assistenza e ristoro. Abbastanza vario e piacevole perché si passa dallo sterrato, ben correvole, alle bellissime dune tipiche del deserto, passando anche vicino a dei piccoli gruppi di abitazioni del deserto. Bello e incredibilmente reale l'effetto "miraggio" dove sembra di vedere in lontananza una grande estensione di acqua!

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Jonathan Hanes
Country flag of US
Nov 2022
42.195 km

The Dune Marathon was an incredible experience! From the hotel, the camel ride, the challenging run in the desert, the food; everything was beyond expectations. I will remember this experience forever as well as the other runners and the race organizers.

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Mónica Sánchez García
Nov 2022
10 km

Great experience running in the desert finishing in swimmingpoo and combining with Camel trip, haima night

Great experience running in the desert finishing in swimmingpoo and combining with Camel trip, haima night

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Apolo Esperanza
Country flag of DZ
Nov 2022
42.195 km

Super experience running in the desert and combining with haimas night and camel trip.

Race around the dune of Merzouga. Finish line in a swimming pool. Camel trip and haimas night. It was all wonderful.

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María Esperanza
Mar 2022
10 km

Ha sido una experiencia inolvidable que no sirve con que te la cuenten, tienes q vivirla para saber realmente lo que llena hacer este tipo de eventos

una distancia apta para todo tipo de personas

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