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Mohamed El Morabity Wins 37th Edition of Marathon des Sables 2023

December 11, 2024December 9, 2024 by Sand-boarding.com

Mohamed El Morabity is the winner of the Marathon des Sables 2023

Moroccan runner Mohamed El Morabity wins the 37th Marathon des Sables, beating his compatriot Aziz Yachou in the last stage to secure his first desert ultra-trail victory in self-sufficiency. Maryline Nakache wins the women’s race.

Unprecedented Rainfall Floods Drought-stricken Region of the Sahara Desert for First Time in 50 Years

October 10, 2024 by Sand-boarding.com

Flooded palm trees in the Sahara Desert after rare rainfall

A rare rainfall in southeastern Morocco’s Sahara Desert has created blue lagoons, nourishing drought-stricken regions with more water than seen in decades. While this deluge helps replenish groundwater, it also caused flash floods that left over 20 dead and damaged harvests, leading to emergency relief measures.