Morocco’s Premier Trail Running Experience
With fully qualified Western guides
Desert and Mountain Trails near Marrakech
The Atlas Mountains are famous for their unique mix of Berber culture and high mountaineering. They are less well known for their Trail Running potential. We aim to provide you with all the information you need to get out for the run of a lifetime in this unique landscape.
Ancient footpaths link up thousands of traditional berber villages. They are out there just waiting to be discovered. Over time this site will contain information on the best of them. all of these routes are recommended by personal experience. We only display routes which we have personally run, and can therefore guarantee their suitability.
We offer our services as running guides in the Atlas Mountains near Marrakech. We regularly guide runners on the routes displayed on this website. We will provide you with the services of a professionally qualified guide from Britain or America. So you need not worry about anything, just get out there and have an incredible run!
What We Offer:
Guided Runs
Our running guides live in or near Marrakesh. We guide all of the routes displayed on this website. We are British and American runners who live in Morocco. As qualified International Mountain Leaders, or Personal Trainers, we are fully competent leading in the demanding environment of the Atlas Mountains and desert. We hold First Aid qualifications, and are trained in the effects of altitude sickness. We take your safety and comfort as our first priority. For the ultimate peace of mind, for a run or running holiday that is hassle-free, book us today to guide you and help you discover the beautiful trails of morocco.
Running Routes
This website contains detailed descriptions of some of the best trail runs in the Atlas Mountains. You are free to use them to get out there for an amazing run, on your own responsibility. We can also provide you with detailed itineraries for multi-day self-guided runs.
Self-Guided Trail Running
We can provide you with a complete logistics package so that you don’t need to worry about anything. This includes taxi pickup and return from Marrakech, mule support for overnight baggage, packed lunch, hot meals, and all mountain accommodation. Everything you will need for your own self-guided running holiday in the Atlas Mountains.
Let us take away the hassle and worry of traveling to this unknown land. All you need to do is book your flights and let us know your arrival and depature times at Marrakech. Then give us an idea of what kind of distance you would like to be running each day, and what kind of trails. We will do the rest. We even plan your routes for you and give you maps and GPS route files. This should be everything you need for the running holiday of a lifetime.
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.
We have options for those on a budget who want to stay in basic but comfortable accommodation whilst enjoying everything that Moroccan Trail running has to offer.
We have prestigious options, staying at the most luxurious places in the mountains. Run the trails of your dreams, then relax in ultimate comfort in the evenings whilst being waited upon hand and foot!
The choice is yours. Come running here today!