Moroccan Mohamed El Morabity wins 40th Marathon des Sables

Mohamed El Morabity of Morocco has won the 40th Marathon des Sables, securing his victory with a final overall time of 20 hours, 47 minutes, and 39 seconds. His brother, Rachid El Morabity, finished in second place, 28 minutes and 46 seconds behind, while Frenchman Ludovic Pommeret took third, 31 minutes and 4 seconds back. In the women's category, French runner Maryline Nakache claimed the title with a cumulative time of 25 hours, 54 minutes, and 29 seconds. Moroccan Aziza El Amrany earned second place, and American Desiree Linden completed the podium. This edition of the Marathon des Sables, held from April 3 to April 13, saw over 1500 participants from 62 nationalities. Competitors covered approximately 270 kilometers over 11 days, with 9 days spent in total desert immersion, in a self-sufficient food environment.