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Morocco Trail Running Holidays

Trail Run Morocco offers bespoke running holidays in the Atlas Mountains. We can tailor every aspect of your trip to give you the trail running holiday you have always dreamed of.

Morocco is a land of beauty and contrast. By choosing a holiday with us in the Atlas Mountains, you will be exposed to a culture very different to your own. The berber people are famous for their hospitality and you will be able to see a glimpse of their lives. You will dine in luxury, drinking mint tea, eating delicious tajine, couscous, fresh seasonal fruit, and more mint tea. The exotic delights of Morocco are just waiting for you to taste!

All of your runs will be expertly guided by either an International Mountain Leader from the UK, or a fully qualified Moroccan Mountain Guide. So there really is nothing to worry about. Our guides know these trails intimately, and love running in the Atlas Mountains. They will train and coach you throughout your time in Morocco, helping you to improve your technique as a trail runner. We can cater for first-timers or for seasoned athletes.

Are you used to running on the roads and want to take your sport to the next level? Then we can gradually introduce you to mountain and trail running, and teach you how to adapt your style to the trail.

Or are you an experienced trail runner who simply wants to discover a new and exotic landscape? Then we can guide you on some of our favourite trails in the Atlas Mountains, running distances of up to a half-marathon every day of your holiday.

Our trips are all inclusive, from the moment our private taxi collects you from Marrakech until the moment you return. So your holiday will be hassle free, for the ultimate comfort.

All that you need to do is chose which area you desire to run from. We have three main choices below. We will work out the rest!

There’s a world of beautiful mountains out there to discover. Let’s go!

Atlas Mountain Running Holidays

We provide all-inclusive running holidays in Morocco. For the ultimate break, why not book a long weekend with us, or a week’s holiday running in the Atlas Mountains? All of our bespoke holidays are catered to your exact needs; some suggestions are below.

Based from Amizmiz:

A luxurious running holiday. You will stay at a the prestigious and relaxing Maroc Lodge in the beautiful town of Amizmiz. You will be able to explore the real morocco as we take you on runs of various grades in this little-known region.

Staying in Amizmiz, your holiday will enable you to do runs of varying distances each day, leaving plenty of free time to relax by the pool, enjoy the hamam or a massage. You can even explore the traditional market (Souk) of Amizmiz if your stay coincides with Market Day (tuesdays). For first-timers wishing to take their running passion to the trails for the first time, we offer a personalised coaching and training service. We will work with you everyday, teaching you all the skills you need to become an effective trail runner.

Your stay can be as long or short as you wish. We suggest an itinerary of three to five days to make the most of this region. If you want to extend your stay, we can also arrange for restful days between your runs where you can do activities such as yoga or mindfulness & meditation in this beautiful landscape.

You may also chose to have one day to explore Marrakech. Our running guide in Marrakesh will give you a tour of the historic city walls and the old Medina.

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Based from Imlil:

We can arrange for you to stay at various stunning locations in Imlil, the trekking base for the High Atlas Mountains. From there we will take you around some of our favourite runs of the area each day.

The Luxurious Option

Based from the stunning Kasbah du Toubkal, this really is the holiday of a lifetime. Your first days can be warm-ups where you get acclimatised to the altitude and the kind of trails we have here. We will take you through Berber villages and some of the minor peaks in the area, returning to Imlil each night.

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Simple and Comfortable

For those of you who are here on a budget, we have simple and comfortable accommodation available. You will stay in traditional Berber guesthouses and closely enjoy the legendary local hospitality. Despite being basic, there are still hot showers, and comfortable matresses to sleep on. You still get to enjoy running the same beautiful trails each day, and hot local food will be ready for you each evening.

High Mountain Running

For those who desire, we can take you up into the higher mountains to be based at the Toubkal refuge for a night or two. From there we will take you up some of the 4000m mountains to experience some of the finest mountain running that Morocco has to offer. You could even conquer Jebel Toubkal itself, the highest mountain in North Africa! Many people have trekked up here, but few can say they have run it!

Your stay can be as long or short as you wish. We suggest an itinerary of three to seven days to make the most of this region. We can also arrange for rest days between your runs to simply enjoy the local cuisine and relax in this stunning mountain environment.

Running Journeys:

For the ultimate running holiday in Morocco, why not book a multi-day journey with us? You decide how many days (we recommend a minimum of three) and what level of running and distance you hope to cover each day, and we will plan a journey just for you.

In this way you can really get into the back country, away from the tourists and trekkers, and into areas seldom visited by outsiders. Run along ancient Berber footpaths, ascend remote colls, summit mountains, and enjoy the running adventure of a lifetime!

If you desire, your journey will be fully supported by mules to carry the baggage you need for each night. We will put you up in the best guesthouses and auberges we know, and there will be copious amount of food and mint tea each evening to refuel you for the next day!

Guided

For runners wishing to run distances of half-marathon to 30km distance each day, we offer these holidays as fully guided options.

Self-guided

For experienced long-distance runners wishing for an epic running journey we offer the self-guided option. With all our expertise on the area we will plan the perfect route for you. We provide full logistical support. All you need worry about is the actual running!