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Marathon des Sables
Ouarzazate, Morocco
April 2, 2027 to April 12, 2027Date confirmed
250 km
DesertMulti-Day+4
MARunning Territory & Spot
Running races in the Atlantic Coast
7 verified events (3 confirmed dates) and 19 races in Atlantic Coast (Morocco) with course maps and elevation profiles.
Events73 confirmed dates
Competitions19Races & courses
Distances6.7 - 250 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+2,567 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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Rabat International Marathon
Rabat, Morocco
April 11, 2027Date confirmed
42.2 km21.1 km10 km
City RunCulture & History+4
Photo: Anass ERRIHANI · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningBoston Marathon Qualifier
Casablanca Marathon
Casablanca, Morocco
October 24, 2027Date confirmed
42.2 km21.1 km
City RunSeaside & Coast+4
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Ultra Trail Essaouira-Mogador
as-Ṣawīra, Morocco
Date to be announcedDate TBA
100 km42.77 km21 km8.26 km
Seaside & CoastNature & Off-Road+2
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The One Backyard Ultra
Sidi Ettaïb Bled Dendou, Morocco
Date to be announcedDate TBA
234.5 km187.6 km147.4 km6.71 km
Nature & Off-RoadForest+2
Photo: Anass ERRIHANI · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningWorld Athletics Label
Semi Marathon Tamesna International
Tamesna, Morocco
Date to be announcedDate TBA
21.1 km10 km
City RunKids & Youth Races
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Agadir Half Marathon: The Argan Tree Race
Agadir, Morocco
Date to be announcedDate TBA
21.1 km10 km
City RunCharity Run+5
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
April 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2027 - Apr 12, 2027 | Marathon des Sables | Ouarzazate, Drâa-Tafilalet, MA | Trail Running | 250 km |
| Apr 11, 2027 | Rabat International Marathon | Rabat, Rabat-Salé-Kénitra, MA | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km10 km |
October 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 24, 2027 | Casablanca Marathon | Casablanca, Casablanca-Settat, MA | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km |
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | The One Backyard Ultra | Sidi Ettaïb Bled Dendou, Rabat-Salé-Kénitra, MA | Trail Running | 234.5 km187.6 km147.4 km6.71 km |
| Date to be announced | Semi Marathon Tamesna International | Tamesna, Rabat-Salé-Kénitra, MA | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km |
| Date to be announced | Agadir Half Marathon: The Argan Tree Race | Agadir, Souss Massa, MA | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
The running territory of Atlantic Coast (Morocco) (Africa, Morocco) is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 7 public events and 19 individual races, including 3 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Road Running and Trail Running. Key host locations include Ouarzazate, Rabat, Casablanca, and as-Ṣawīra. Notable events in the selection include Marathon des Sables, Rabat International Marathon, and Casablanca Marathon.
Race distances span from 6.7 km to 250 km, reaching up to +2,567 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Atlantic Coast (Morocco) 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 Atlantic Coast (Morocco)?
RunningCompass currently lists 7 verified events with 19 individual races in Atlantic Coast (Morocco). A total of 3 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include Marathon des Sables, Rabat International Marathon, and Casablanca Marathon.
What disciplines and race distances are offered in Atlantic Coast (Morocco)?
Events in Atlantic Coast (Morocco) focus on Road Running and Trail Running. Course distances range from 6.7 km entry-level races up to 250 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include Ouarzazate, Rabat, Casablanca, and as-Ṣawīra.
What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Atlantic Coast (Morocco)?
The most selective courses in Atlantic Coast (Morocco) climb up to +2,567 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 Atlantic Coast (Morocco)?
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.