March 1-6, 2027
Sahara Gravel Stage Race
Morocco · EPICOS
95 km99 km102 km105 km
About this event
The Sahara Gravel offers a 4-day stage race along some of the most stunning gravel roads, spanning from Ouarzazate to Erg Lihoudi in the Sahara Desert. You got the chance to sign up as a solo rider or as a pair.
Spanning a total distance of 445 kilometers over four stages, with an elevation gain of over 4500 meters, our route takes you through a variety of terrains, with 90% of the journey on gravel roads or easy single trails.
Being in the Sahara is an experience like no other, reaching it by bike elevates the journey to unforgettable heights & breathtaking valleys
Spanning a total distance of 445 kilometers over four stages, with an elevation gain of over 4500 meters, our route takes you through a variety of terrains, with 90% of the journey on gravel roads or easy single trails.
Being in the Sahara is an experience like no other, reaching it by bike elevates the journey to unforgettable heights & breathtaking valleys
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Routes
Stage 1 - Into the Atlas Wilderness
99 km · ↗ 950 m
The race kicks off in the stunning foothills of the Atlas Mountains, where you will navigate through pristine gravel roads and breathtaking views. This stage blends beauty with challenge, as the cool mountain air provides a refreshing start to the journey.
Stage 2 - Conquering the Anti-Atlas
102 km · ↗ 1,650 m
Leaving the Atlas behind, you will enter the rugged terrain of the Anti-Atlas. This stage winds through dramatic rock formations and jagged cliffs, this hidden gem is unforgettable. In the evening, enjoy a hearty meal under the stars, slow-cooked tagine bursting with flavors, paired with local spices and mint tea.
Stage 3 - Welcome to the Sahara
95 km · ↗ 550 m
You will leave the rocky terrain of the Anti-Atlas behind, descending into vast, arid plains that lead toward the edge of the Sahara Desert. The landscape shifts dramatically with the jagged mountains giving way to flatter, more open terrain. The iconic beauty of the desert is just ahead.
Stage 4 - Final sprint between the Dunes
105 km · ↗ 220 m
The final stage delivers riders into the iconic Sahara Desert where the expansive horizon dominate the landscape, Morocco’s true magic unfolds. As night falls, stargaze under the clearest skies you’ve ever seen.
Volunteer info
https://epicos.cc/volunteer/
Lodging
5 nights are included in the trip: 3 nights in 3- and 4-star hotels and 2 nights in authentic Nomad camps. Accommodation is shared with a friend, partner or another participant. The Nomad camp tents accommodate 2–3 people and include comfortable beds and bathrooms.
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Registration
- Opens
- August 15, 2026
- Deadline
- October 30, 2026
- On-site registration
- No
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