Ouarzazate Relay International Marathon

Road Running covering 21.1 km to 42.2 km in Ouarzazate (Drâa-Tafilalet, Morocco)

Location

Ouarzazate, Drâa-Tafilalet, MoroccoShow on map(30.9335° N, 6.9370° W)

Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA

Elevation gainUp to +190 m

Ouarzazate Relay International Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Ouarzazate, Drâa-Tafilalet, MA focused on Road Running. Key features include City Run, Desert, Relay.

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Marathon-Relay 4 (42.2 km, +190 m D+), and Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (assorelais.com).

Official website

Ouarzazate Relay International Marathon in Ouarzazate (Work: "Western Desert, Sahara Desert, Egypt", Photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg, License: CC BY 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons) — "Western Desert, Sahara Desert, Egypt" · Photo: **Vyacheslav Argenberg** · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY 4.0
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Event characteristics

City Run Desert Relay

Races & distances (3)

Competition	Discipline	Distance	Elevation gain	Altitude range	Course type	Course & profile
Marathon	Road Running	42.2 km	+190 m	1,145 m - 1,225 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Marathon-Relay 4	Road Running	42.2 km	+190 m	1,148 m - 1,228 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Half Marathon	Road Running	21.1 km	+95 m	1,151 m - 1,191 m	Loop course	Route & profile

Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance

42.2 km

Elevation gain

+190 m D+

Elevation loss

-190 m D-

Altitude range

1,145 m - 1,225 m

Gradient (Avg / Max)

0.9 % / 1.6 %

Course format

Loop course

42.2 km+190 m D+Peak 1,225 m

Start (S)Finish (F)DownhillFlatClimbSteep

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 1,145 m to 1,225 m above sea level (+190 m D+, -190 m D-)

Peak: 1,225 m·at 16.2 km·Ø 0.9 %

Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Ouarzazate Relay International Marathon take place?

Ouarzazate Relay International Marathon takes place in Ouarzazate, Drâa-Tafilalet, MA (start area at coordinates 30.9335° N, 6.937° W). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at Ouarzazate Relay International Marathon?

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Marathon-Relay 4 (42.2 km, +190 m D+), and Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Ouarzazate Relay International Marathon?

The main competition (Marathon over 42.2 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +190 m of elevation gain and -190 m of elevation loss, ranging between 1,145 m and 1,225 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Ouarzazate Relay International Marathon?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (assorelais.com).