You must arrive at Errachidia Airport (ERH) in Morocco.

If you are flying from a major European city, your itinerary will generally include a layover in Casablanca before reaching Errachidia, usually around 00:00.

Transfers between Errachidia Airport and the hotel will be arranged by the MDS organization.

No shuttles will be organized on January 8, nor during the night of January 8 to 9.
Your first night at the hotel will therefore be from Friday, January 9 to Saturday, January 10.

Transfers will be organized throughout the day on January 9, 2026, starting at around 10:00 a.m.
A final shuttle will be specially arranged during the night of January 9 to 10 to pick up participants arriving on the flight scheduled at 11:59 p.m. on January 9, 2026.

It is necessary to take airline tickets with cancellation and modification insurance, given the restrictions that may be applied by the countries.

• Friday, January 9: Arrival of participants at the airport, transfers to the hotel, overnight stay at the hotel.
• Saturday, January 10: Free morning, race briefing & technical checks, overnight stay at the hotel.
• Sunday, January 11: bus transfer, race start, beginning of the 40-hour non-stop race, night on the course or at the hotel if you have finished the race.
• Monday, January 12: Race continues and finishes, transfer back to the hotel, overnight stay at the hotel.
• Tuesday, January 13: Awards ceremony, gala evening, and overnight stay at the hotel.
• Wednesday, January 14: Departures and transfers to Errachidia Airport.

If you wish, you can extend your stay to further explore Morocco.

You can choose between two distance formats: 100 km or 100 miles, to be completed fully self-supported within a maximum duration of 40 continuous hours.

Mandatory equipment:

All items on this list are mandatory, meaning that each participant must individually possess each of the listed items. They will be checked during technical inspections. If an item is missing, the participant may be penalized.

• Backpack with sufficient capacity to carry all the equipment
• Minimum hydration capacity of 1.5L
• Rain jacket
• Running outfit (top + bottom)
• Trail running shoes
• Second warm long-sleeve layer
• Headlamp + spare batteries + backup battery
• Survival blanket: minimum size 1.40 x 2 m
• Whistle
• Lighter
• Signaling mirror
• Knife with metal blade
• Food for the entire race (self-sufficiency)
• Sunscreen
• Skin antiseptic
• 10 safety pins or a bib holder
• €100 in cash
• Passport
• Identity card
• Official medical certificate provided by the organization, duly completed and signed by a doctor, dated less than 90 days before the start of the race

Equipment advice:

These recommendations are based on feedback from participants of the various MDS events already organized. These items are not mandatory but may be necessary for some participants and help make the adventure more comfortable. The choice of this equipment remains entirely personal.

• Anti-sand gaiters: not mandatory, as the course includes very few fully sandy sections (less than 10%).
• Poles: the choice is free; however, it is preferable to be accustomed to using poles before taking on an Ultra adventure.
• Multifunction neck gaiter / cap: the multifunction neck gaiter and cap protect from the sun, sand, and rain, retain heat at night, cool during the race, and adapt to all conditions.
• Fleece jacket
• A pair of gloves
• Beanie
• Long thermal pants or tights
• Sunglasses: light in the desert can be intense, and sunglasses can also be useful during sandstorms.
• Sleeping bag: not mandatory, but may be useful for participants wishing to sleep in the life bases, which will be heated.
• Hygiene kit: (toothbrush, toothpaste, hand gel, wipes): you are free to bring what you need to manage your hygiene during the race.
• Hand gel is recommended to limit risks.
• Toilet paper: toilets will be available at life bases and checkpoints, but toilet paper is not provided by the organization.
• Knorr bouillon cubes: help promote rehydration thanks to their balanced salt intake, without causing excessive water accumulation in the stomach, thus facilitating absorption during effort.
• Adhesive elastic bandages for strapping or bandaging (100 cm x 6 cm)

Standard entry fee: €1,950

Special launch offer (1st edition): €1,750
 

Discounts available:

• €150 for the first 40 registered participants
• €200 for MDS finishers (any format)

If you're among the first 40 and you’ve already completed an MDS, your entry fee will be €1,400.

• Race bib for the MDS Ultra
• Shuttle transfers to and from Errachidia Airport
• 5 nights’ hotel accommodation with half-board, from January 9 to 14 ( Kasbah Hotel - Xaluca Erfoud)
• Finisher’s medal
• Closing ceremony evening
• Repatriation assistance

Cancellation conditions: cancellation free of charge possible until August 17, 2025 (inclusive).
 

• From August 18 to September 21, 2025 (inclusive), 25% of the total registration fee will be retained by the organizers in case of cancellation.
• From September 22 to October 26, 2025 (inclusive), 50% of the total registration fee will be retained by the organizers in case of cancellation.
• After October 26, 2025 (inclusive), no refund is possible; however, it will still be possible to postpone your registration according to the event’s conditions.

Postponement conditions:
 

• Until October 26, 2025 (inclusive), postponement to the next edition is possible free of charge.
• From October 27 to November 30, 2025 (inclusive), a €250 fee applies for postponement.
• From December 1, 2025 onwards, no postponement is allowed.

During the race, you will be supported by medical and organizational teams from the start to the finish of each stage. The routes are marked with stakes every 50 to 100 meters, making it impossible to get lost.

Each participant will be equipped with a GPS tracker featuring an emergency button, allowing the organizers to locate you at all times. A medical tent will be available at the bivouac, where you can go at any time

You can pay by:
 

• Credit card: in 1, 3, or 5 installments
• Bank transfer: single payment only

The number of installments may vary depending on the registration date. Your registration will be fully confirmed once the total registration fee has been paid.

Please refer to the Regulations and the Genreal Terms and Conditions of Sale for MDS Ultra - Morocco 2026.