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Violon sur le sable to Royan, France 26, 28 and 30 july
This year as the other year, and for the last bivouac, a classical music concert with the musicians of the "Opera de Paris" was offered to MDS participants. It 's always a magic moment since the 20th MDS edition. more
RESERVATION / REGISTRATION FRANCE : open GREAT BRITAIN : full For the other official representatives ... more
Support the Sport Eveil Académie
The MARATHON DES SABLES is not only a legendary race. It also reflects a spirit of solidarity and sharing, dear to Patrick and Marie Bauer’s hearts for the last 25 years, along with several competitors and partners. The race is thus associated with charity or humanitarian projects, such as the creation of the "Sport Eveil Academie" (Sports Initiation Academy). more
If the MARATHON DES SABLES is the Queen of Saharan competitions, SULTAN is the King of tea. Out of this marriage, the 25th "SULTAN MARATHON DES SABLES" has been born. more
Telegraph TV / Discovery channel
James Cracknell has been Olympic rowing champion twice, and is now a sports feature writer for the Daily Telegraph. more
In june in your newsstands
L'Événementiel, Trail Attitude (France) Runner's world, Trail et Outdoor (Spain). On the web only, Trail Magazine (Germany) more
TV3 Spain
A great report on the last edition of the SULTAN MDS, with archive images from Patrick Bauer’s expedition in 1984, when he crossed 350km of desert. In 1985, he became the MDS organiser (Spanish version) see the video
LE JARDIN DES AROMES - Ouarzazate
This restaurant opened its doors a few weeks ago and is proving to be a pure delight. Nothing but sophistication here where flavours rule the roost and the harmony and beauty of the setting is on an equal footing with the wonders of the menu. Terrace dining areas overlook a small flower-filled garden and soft cosy seating entices you over to make your selection from the menu. more
A new look for the MDS visuals
For the 25th anniversary, AOI wanted to give the logo a new youthful makeover. This was achieved with the involvement of Emilie Caillaud-Houel, a graphic designer who has been a volunteer on the MDS team for 3 years. more
