Companion | HALF MARATHON DES SABLES

On this page, you’ll find all the information concerning the HMDS companion offers.

With our companion offers, you can share the HMDS adventure with a loved one who is not taking part in the race.

Here's the program for companions during HMDS week:

Before and after the race, they are with the participants, sleeping at the hotel and enjoying the hotel facilities.
They attend the start of the first stage and the finish of the last stage of the HMDS.
During the 3 stages, they can encourage the participants at certain checkpoints defined by the organization.
The rest of the day is devoted to exploring the area with the companion group, and with local guides.

To join the HMDS adventure with a companion, simply select "companion offer" when registering. If you have already registered for an HMDS and would like to add the companion offer, please write to us at contact@halfmarathondessables.com

COMPANION OFFER - MOROCCO

During HMDS Morocco week, companions will stay at one of the 3 hotels of Ouarzazate, all within a 5-minute walk of each other, with participants, before and after the race. The hotels are located in Ouarzazate, a town known as the gateway to the Sahara Desert.

During the 4-day race, companions will also experience the desert. They will be staying at the hostel “Ksar Tafraoute Sidi Ali" just a few kilometers from the bivouac and the race route.

Local guides will accompany them into the desert, to witness the start and finish of the race, or the passage of participants through certain checkpoints. Other activities will be organized to discover the wonders of the Sahara.

Price for companion: 900€/person
Includes:

3 nights' hotel accommodation on a half-board basis (breakfast & dinner)
4 nights in a hostel on a full-board basis (breakfast, lunch & dinner)
Transfers between Marrakech airport, Ouarzazate and the desert
Desert activities with local guides
Transport to certain highlights of the race (start, finish, checkpoints, bivouac), depending on weather conditions and other proposed activities.

COMPANION OFFER - JORDAN

During HMDS Jordan week, companions will stay at the Crowne Plaza Dead Sea Hotel with participants, before and after the race. The Crowne Plaza Dead Sea features private access to the Dead Sea, SPA, and large outdoor pools.

During the 4-day race, companions will live at the pace of the Bedouins, the inhabitants of Wadi Rum. They'll spend the night at “Rainbow Camp”, a magical place offering comfortable cabins and Wi-Fi access.

Suleiman, the camp's chef, will introduce you to the culinary specialties of Wadi Rum.

Price for companion: €1250/person
Includes:

3 nights' hotel accommodation on a half-board basis (breakfast & dinner)
3 nights' full-board camp accommodation (breakfast, lunch & dinner)
Transfers between Amman airport, the Dead Sea and Wadi Rum
Desert activities accompanied by local guides (camel rides, jeep rides, hiking...)
Visit and discovery of Petra.

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COMPANION OFFER - EGYPT

During HMDS Egypt week, companions will stay at the Semiramis InterContinental Hotel in Cairo with the participants, before and after the race. The Semiramis InterContinental Cairo is located on the banks of the Nile, in the heart of the city center, and features a gym, SPA and a rooftop pool.

During the 4 days of the race, the companions will also discover the desert from the inside. They will be accommodated in the Qusoor El-Arab camp. They will sample traditional local dishes and share special moments with the local population.

Price for companions: €1250/person
Includes:

3 nights' hotel accommodation on a half-board basis (breakfast & dinner)
3 nights in a desert camp, full board (breakfast, lunch & dinner)
Discovery of the Giza pyramids.