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Marrakech-Agafay Trail
Marrakesh, Morocco
November 21, 2026 to November 22, 2026Date confirmed
83 km60 km42 km31 km+3
City RunNature & Off-Road+4
MARegional Running Calendar
Running Calendar Races in Marrakech-Safi: Races, Trails & Competitions
10 verified events (6 confirmed dates) and 49 races in Races in Marrakech-Safi with course maps and elevation profiles.
Events106 confirmed dates
Competitions49Races & courses
Distances3 - 1,000 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+11,000 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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Photo: Anass ERRIHANI · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningWalking & Hiking
Trail Lake Lalla Takerkoust Marrakech Morocco
Lalla Takerkoust, Morocco
January 23, 2027 to January 24, 2027Date confirmed
42.2 km21 km10 km3 km
Eco-FriendlyCulture & History+7
Photo: Dan Gold danielcgold · CC0 1.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningBoston Marathon Qualifier
Marrakech Marathon
Marrakesh, Morocco
January 31, 2027Date confirmed
42.2 km21.1 km5 km
City RunKids & Youth Races
Photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
MOROCCO TRAIL RACE
Tahannaout, Morocco
March 21, 2027Date confirmed
35 km21 km9.04 km5 km
Nature & Off-RoadNight Run+1
Photo: Anass ERRIHANI · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningUTMB Index Races
Amizmiz-Marrakech Trail Morocco
Amizmiz, Morocco
April 24, 2027 to April 25, 2027Date confirmed
90 km62 km42 km20 km+1
High AltitudeCharity Run+6
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Sonasid High Atlas Ultra trail
Ouirgane, Morocco
May 8, 2027 to May 9, 2027Date confirmed
120 km80 km60 km42 km+2
High AltitudeCharity Run+9
Photo: Athetics123 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningUTMB Index Races
Trail Atlas Oukaimeden
Oukaïmden, Morocco
Date to be announcedDate TBA
67 km46 km42 km25 km+4
Nature & Off-RoadMountain+4
Photo: Dan Gold danielcgold · CC0 1.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningUTMB Index Races
Atlas Quest
Oukaïmeden, Morocco
Date to be announcedDate TBA
105 km68 km42 km26 km+1
Nature & Off-RoadMountain+3
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
November 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 21, 2026 - Nov 22, 2026 | Marrakech-Agafay Trail | Marrakesh, Marrakech-Safi, MA | Mountain BikingTrail Running | 83 km60 km42 km31 km |
January 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 23, 2027 - Jan 24, 2027 | Trail Lake Lalla Takerkoust Marrakech Morocco | Lalla Takerkoust, Marrakech-Safi, MA | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 42.2 km21 km10 km3 km |
| Jan 31, 2027 | Marrakech Marathon | Marrakesh, Marrakech-Safi, MA | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km5 km |
March 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 21, 2027 | MOROCCO TRAIL RACE | Tahannaout, Marrakech-Safi, MA | Trail Running | 35 km21 km9.04 km5 km |
April 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2027 - Apr 25, 2027 | Amizmiz-Marrakech Trail Morocco | Amizmiz, MA | Trail Running | 90 km62 km42 km20 km |
May 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2027 - May 9, 2027 | Sonasid High Atlas Ultra trail | Ouirgane, Marrakech-Safi, MA | Trail Running | 120 km80 km60 km42 km |
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | Trail Atlas Oukaimeden | Oukaïmden, Marrakech-Safi, MA | Trail Running | 67 km46 km42 km25 km |
| Date to be announced | Atlas Quest | Oukaïmeden, Marrakech-Safi, MA | Trail Running | 105 km68 km42 km26 km |
| Date to be announced | Ultra Trail Essaouira-Mogador | as-Ṣawīra, Marrakech-Safi, MA | Trail Running | 100 km42.77 km21 km8.26 km |
| Date to be announced | BikingMan Morocco | Marrakesh, Marrakech-Safi, MA | Road CyclingGravel Biking | 1000 km500 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
The region of Races in Marrakech-Safi (Morocco, Marrakech-Safi) is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 10 public events and 49 individual races, including 6 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Trail Running, Mountain Biking, and Walking & Hiking. Key host locations include Marrakesh, Lalla Takerkoust, Tahannaout, and Amizmiz. Notable events in the selection include Marrakech-Agafay Trail, Trail Lake Lalla Takerkoust Marrakech Morocco, and Marrakech Marathon.
Race distances span from 3 km to 1,000 km, reaching up to +11,000 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Races in Marrakech-Safi includes an interactive MapLibre course map powered by OpenStreetMap, a high-resolution SVG elevation profile with gradient telemetry, and a direct GPX track download.
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
How many running events and races take place in Races in Marrakech-Safi?
RunningCompass currently lists 10 verified events with 49 individual races in Races in Marrakech-Safi. A total of 6 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include Marrakech-Agafay Trail, Trail Lake Lalla Takerkoust Marrakech Morocco, and Marrakech Marathon.
What disciplines and race distances are offered in Races in Marrakech-Safi?
Events in Races in Marrakech-Safi focus on Trail Running, Mountain Biking, and Walking & Hiking. Course distances range from 3 km entry-level races up to 1,000 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include Marrakesh, Lalla Takerkoust, Tahannaout, and Amizmiz.
What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Races in Marrakech-Safi?
The most selective courses in Races in Marrakech-Safi climb up to +11,000 m of positive elevation gain. Each event page provides exact altitude range, ascent (+m), descent (-m), average and maximum gradient, an interactive course map, and a downloadable GPX file.
How can I find dates and register for running events in Races in Marrakech-Safi?
The monthly race calendar on this page groups all confirmed dates chronologically alongside annual events awaiting their next date announcement. Use the discipline, distance, and month links or switch to the interactive map view (/en/events?view=map) to inspect individual event profiles and official organizer registration links.