• Marathon des Sables preparation with Rachid El Morabity
  • Marathon des Sables preparation with Rachid El Morabity
  • Marathon des Sables preparation with Rachid El Morabity
  • Marathon des Sables preparation with Rachid El Morabity
  • Marathon des Sables preparation with Rachid El Morabity
  • Marathon des Sables preparation with Rachid El Morabity
Arcachon

Marathon des Sables preparation with Rachid El Morabity

Réf : LNNJBR

In summary

  • Sports
    Trail running
  • Duration
    3 days
  • Level
    Confirmed

    Levels

    Trail running
    Beginner
    For those looking to discover trail running. You run for one hour twice a week and have no particular mountain experience. You will cover distances of 10 to 15 km, with an elevation gain of around 800 m per day, on smooth trails or alpine pastures.
    Intermediate
    For those with an UTMB Index of 350 (as a reference point), you will run twice a week and complete a few long runs. You will undertake 4–5 hour outings covering roughly 15 to 20 km per day, with 1,000 m of elevation gain on narrow trails.
    Confirmed
    For those with an UTMB Index of 450 or higher (as a guideline), you will run 2 to 3 times a week, including at least one long run. You will complete 4- to 6-hour outings covering approximately 25 km and 1,500 m of elevation gain per day, traversing runnable trails, alpine pastures, and narrow paths.
    Advanced
    You have an UTMB Index of 500 or higher and run 3 to 4 times a week, including at least one long run. You have previously completed trail runs of at least 30 km with 1,700 m of elevation gain. You will be undertaking daily 7-hour outings covering approximately 35 km and 2,000 m of elevation gain across varied terrain, including runnable trails, alpine pastures, scree slopes, and snow patches.
    Expert
    You have an UTMB Index of 550 or higher and run 4 to 5 times a week, including one long run (2–3 hours). You have previously completed trail runs of at least 40 km with 2,000 m of elevation gain. You will undertake outings lasting approximately 8 hours, covering around 35 km and 2,500 m of elevation gain per day across scree slopes, ridges, off-trail terrain, snow patches, and more.
  • Destination
    Gironde / Arcachon
  • Age
    From 16 - 70 years
  • CO₂-Emissions
    24.5 kg CO2
  • Type of stay
    This group trip is perfect for travelers who want to experience a sporting adventure with other enthusiasts and be guided.
    Type of stay
    In a group
  • Languages
    French
    Arabic

In a few words

Are you participating in the Marathon des Sables or do you want to discover trail running techniques in a desert environment?

Take part in this exclusive training course, organized 20 days before the event, alongside Rachid El Morabity, multiple winner (11 times) of this legendary race!

On the dunes of Arcachon, you will learn to master the technique of running on sand, to manage your hydration and nutrition , to optimize recovery between stages and to efficiently prepare your equipment to reduce the weight of your bag without compromising your performance.

This course is a complete immersion in the spirit of the desert : effort, mental management, autonomy and sharing of experience with one of the greatest specialists in the discipline.

A rare opportunity to obtain the keys to success to calmly approach the Marathon des Sables or any other ultra-trail in extreme conditions.

The highlights

  • Legendary champion of the discipline
  • A friendly atmosphere to encourage interaction
  • Conference and educational course
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Sport

Level

Trail running

Confirmed

Levels

Trail running
Beginner
For those looking to discover trail running. You run for one hour twice a week and have no particular mountain experience. You will cover distances of 10 to 15 km, with an elevation gain of around 800 m per day, on smooth trails or alpine pastures.
Intermediate
For those with an UTMB Index of 350 (as a reference point), you will run twice a week and complete a few long runs. You will undertake 4–5 hour outings covering roughly 15 to 20 km per day, with 1,000 m of elevation gain on narrow trails.
Confirmed
For those with an UTMB Index of 450 or higher (as a guideline), you will run 2 to 3 times a week, including at least one long run. You will complete 4- to 6-hour outings covering approximately 25 km and 1,500 m of elevation gain per day, traversing runnable trails, alpine pastures, and narrow paths.
Advanced
You have an UTMB Index of 500 or higher and run 3 to 4 times a week, including at least one long run. You have previously completed trail runs of at least 30 km with 1,700 m of elevation gain. You will be undertaking daily 7-hour outings covering approximately 35 km and 2,000 m of elevation gain across varied terrain, including runnable trails, alpine pastures, scree slopes, and snow patches.
Expert
You have an UTMB Index of 550 or higher and run 4 to 5 times a week, including one long run (2–3 hours). You have previously completed trail runs of at least 40 km with 2,000 m of elevation gain. You will undertake outings lasting approximately 8 hours, covering around 35 km and 2,500 m of elevation gain per day across scree slopes, ridges, off-trail terrain, snow patches, and more.
For those with an UTMB Index of 450 or higher (as a guideline), you will run 2 to 3 times a week, including at least one long run. You will complete 4- to 6-hour outings covering approximately 25 km and 1,500 m of elevation gain per day, traversing runnable trails, alpine pastures, and narrow paths.

In figures

Trail and road running

  • Average duration/day: 3h30
  • Average distance/day: 25 km
  • Average daily elevation gain: 134 m

Management

During this stay, several supervisors will be present to guide and assist you, ensuring your comfort and safety throughout the trip.
Band : 1 supervisor for 1 to 5 people
Languages ​​spoken:
French
Arabic
Denis Wohmann
Denis Wohmann

Denis, born in 1974, first served 17 years in the army before turning to his true passion: the mountains.

Today a trail running coach and mountain guide , he puts his experience and organizational skills at the service of outdoor enthusiasts.

A passionate and dedicated educator, he specializes in leading trail running courses and trips , where he shares his expertise with kindness and enthusiasm.


Rachid El Morabity
Rachid El Morabity

Rachid El Morabity, athlete Moroccan born in 1982 in Zagora, is a specialist in ultra-trail running in the desert, he has notably won the Marathon des Sables 11 times .

Rachid won the Oman Desert Marathon (135 km in 6 stages) 3 times and the Al Marmoom Ultramarathon in Dubai (300 km in 5 stages) in 2018.

He also excels in high mountain running, particularly in France. He finished 2nd in the OCC of the UTMB (August 2016) and 2nd in the UT4M 90 (August 2015).

He finished as the winner of the GRP in 2025.

Through this exceptional course, we offer you a unique combination of guidance : Denis 's caring teaching methods combined with Rachid El Morabity 's exemplary experience and knowledge.

Together, they will give you the keys to success for optimal preparation for the Marathon des Sables .

Management

Security

  1. An analysis and validation of the participants' level is carried out after registration in order to guarantee the safety and cohesion of the group.
  2. A collective first aid kit is available at all times, as well as two radios and a telephone to ensure communication if needed.
  3. The activity takes place in close proximity to evacuation points that are quickly accessible in case of emergency.
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Program

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
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    Welcome and immersion

    • Activity Trail and road running
    • Duration of the activity 5h
    • Distance 20 km
    • Positive elevation gain 400 m
    • Accommodation Cottage
    • Breakfast not included
    • Lunch not included
    • Dinner included
    1. Installation and welcome drinks
    2. Presentation of the internship and the participants
    3. Objectives and schedule of the weekend
    4. Educational course: "Hydration and nutrition: managing your self-sufficiency in the desert"
    Day 1

Accommodation

🏠 Holiday rental - Days 1 to 2

Access

Departure
Port d'Arcachon
Day 1 : 17h00
End of stay
Port d'Arcachon
Day 3 - 16h30

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Access by train
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Price details

The price includes

The organization of the trail running course , the coaching as well as the conferences, educational and technical courses.

Civil liability, accommodation, food and supplies.

The price does not include

Transportation, drinks and energy supplements, as well as cancellation and repatriation insurance.

Options

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Practical information

Specific formalities

Specifics

Before your departure, check with the embassy or consulate regarding the entry and stay requirements for your destination country. You can also find this information on the France Diplomatie website ( https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/dossiers-pays/ ).


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Equipment

Equipment to bring

Your bag for the hostel.

  1. A spare pair of socks and underwear.
  2. Change of clothes for each day of the internship.
  3. Toiletries: (small towel, toothbrush, toothpaste, soap).
  4. Energy supplement (Cereal bar and drink).
  5. Small first-aid kit with your personal medication (gauze, elastic bandages, painkillers, double-skin dressings, earplugs)
  6. Mobile phone (recommended)
  7. A pair of telescopic poles (rental available)
  8. Your camera and binoculars (optional)
  9. Your identity papers, pocket money.
  10. Insurance that covers repatriation (bank card, CAF card, various insurances…)
  11. Medical certificate less than 12 months old or an up-to-date PPS.


Clothing to bring

A pair of trail running shoes (already used).

Shorts or leggings.

Breathable t-shirt.

Sand gaiters

Camelbak (approximately 1.5 to 2 liters)

Cereal bar or energy drink

Camelback bag with:

Spare T-shirt

Windbreaker

Survival blanket

1.5 liters of water

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