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SAHARA Gravel Epicos 2027
Atlas foothills to Sahara dunes on gravel over four days.
Ouarzazate to Erg Lihoudi, Morocco Monday 1 March 2027
Why you might love it
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Ride from Hollywood kasbah country into genuine Sahara camps — luggage ferried, tagines waiting.
Who this suits
Experienced gravel and XC riders comfortable with ~100 km/day on loose surfaces.
Getting ready
Preparation
Epicos Gravel Series SAHARA: four stages from Ouarzazate toward Erg Lihoudi (99 / 102 / 95 / 115 km; ~4,500 m+) with hotels, nomad camps, full board, Marrakech transfers, timing and medical support. Official English page lists 1–6 March 2027; registration via epicos.cc.
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