Trans Atlas Marathon is an exceptionally challenging event, given the altitude and ascent of each day which sets it apart from a lot of other ultra marathons. 2014 saw the second edition of this 6 day stage event, taking the runners through the breathtaking High Atlas Mountains in Morocco.
Organised by five times Marathon des Sables winner, Mohamad Ahansal, the Trans Atlas Marathon is designed to challenge the most hardened of ultra marathon runners, whilst, at the same time, revealing a way of living that has existed, virtually unchanged, for hundreds of years.
Known as the Phoenix of the Desert, legendary Moroccan distance runner, and organiser of the Trans Atlas Marathon, Mohamad Ahansal takes on what is arguably his greatest challenge to date.
Born and raised in the Sahara, Mohamad realised at an early age that he had a talent for long distance run...
