Haut Morocco 2026

"Ho Ho Ho" 🎅 Oops, wrong time of year! 😅 Nope, it’s the month of May when everything happens! But you might still feel like it's Christmas 😉. What, you're not in the loop? Come on, we’ll fill you in on the upcoming edition of the Haut Morocco!

For this intense competition, we take you to Morocco 🇲🇦, to the small towns of Imlil and Ouirgane, located just 67 km from the beautiful Marrakech. Lace up your sneakers... not your slippers 👟 because we're offering a competition where you’ll surely find your happiness 🥹. There are multiple trail courses available: 10 km (500mD+), 21 km (1,000mD+), 42 km (2,300mD+), and two ultras, 80 km (4,500mD+) and 120 km (6,400mD+). Plus, the organizers have arranged a canitrail for those missing their furry friends 🐶. For the speedsters, there’s the Imlil vertical: 3.8 km and 1,000mD+. You'll quickly notice the stunning setting as you’ll run in the High Atlas mountain range, between stone deserts 🪨 and snow-capped mountains 🏔. Sounds exciting? 👄 Let’s go, learn more about these beautiful, challenging races over a nice mint tea 🫖.

The Haut Morocco, true to its name, takes place in the heights of Morocco 🇲🇦. Naturally, the High Atlas is in the spotlight! 🙌 The event unfolds in the Marrakech-Safi region, near the former royal capital Marrakech 🇲🇦. With breathtaking views of the arid desert and the High Atlas ❄️ (nicknamed "the roof of Morocco" 🛖), the races promise rich atypical landscapes. Moreover, this nature is highly preserved 🛡️ from human pollution 🚗. This dedication to respecting these natural zones has allowed many species to thrive. Yes, there's no shortage of outdoor activities! Enthusiasts will marvel at the rich local wildlife of the Toubkal National Park, home to gazelles, lynxes 🐱, leopards 🐆, jackals, mouflons, and raptors 🦅. So even though you'll explore it thoroughly, you'll probably want to see more, after the competition, especially the cliffs, lake, waterfalls, gorges, ridges, streams, and steep peaks that compose the area.

In addition to the divine landscape 🥰, the Haut Morocco trail has another asset 🎒: the wide range of races available! 💪 Beginners can sign up for the "Haut 10", a 10 km race, while intermediate runners can tackle the half-marathon, the "Haut 21", or the marathon, the "Haut 42". More experienced runners have the chance to double the fun! With the "Challenge 63", they will complete two ✌️ races: the 21 km and the 42 km over two days, for a total of 63 km. Lastly, running enthusiasts have the choice between two ultras with the 80 km and the 120 km.

After completing your mission 👊 and earning your race badge, you’ll have plenty of time for your favorite activities, whether they are sporty, cultural, historical, religious, or culinary 🥳. Indeed, the Marrakech-Safi region is the perfect blend of wild nature and urban dynamism. You can continue your adventure on one of the hiking trails of the High Atlas or take a horseback 🐴, donkey, or camel 🐪 ride. You can also go quad biking in the Agafay Desert to see the enchanted oasis 🤩 and take a dip after a canoe trip.

Still not convinced? Here are more reasons ➡️. One is called "tajine", the other "couscous"... 🥘 You know what we mean? With all this info, your mind might be a bit of a souk 😏! So, we'll let you clear your head and see you under the 🌞 sun in Marrakech, in the Medina of the city 📍.