The unforgiving Marathon Des Sables

With temperatures pushing up to 50 Degrees Celsius, the race across the Sahara is one of sport’s toughest challenges.

One of the hardest races in the world is taking place in Morocco. 

The Marathon Des Sables crosses the Sahara and sees competitors cover 230km in six days. 

Al Jazeera’s Paul Rhys reports.

Source: Al Jazeera