The 28th edition of the Marathon des Sables began Sunday . 1,024 runners will cover more than 220 kilometers in six stages . Organizers say it is the tantalizing cocktail of testing one 's limits and achieving the unattainable , helped by the haunting surroundings of the desert , which have shrouded the MDS with a veil of mystique over the years , making it appeal to all kinds of thrill seekers . PHOTOGRAPH BY : It has to be entered several years in advance .
The 28th edition of the Marathon des Sables began Sunday . 1,024 runners will cover more than 220 kilometers in six stages . PHOTOGRAPH BY: It has to be entered several years in advance .