Amizmiz-Marrakech Trail Morocco 2027

Happy birthday! 🥳

What? Not today? 🤔 But yes it is! Surprise—you didn’t know it, but you’re going to be showered with gifts very soon 🎁. In April, more precisely, on the occasion of the 9th edition of the Ultra Trail Amizmiz ! For this festive competition, we’re taking you to Morocco, to the small town of Amizmiz, located 55 km from beautiful Marrakech. Slip on your babouches... uh, your running shoes... because we’re offering you a competition where you’ll surely find just the right fit 👟. Several trail routes are available: 10 km (also doable as a walk), 20 km, 42 km, 62 km, and 90 km (also doable as a relay for 2). You’ll quickly see that the setting leaves nothing to be desired, since you’ll have the chance to run in the High Atlas mountain range, between a stone desert and snow-capped mountains 🏔. Making your mouth water? Come on then—let’s tell you more over a good mint tea 🫖.

Trail Maroc, which offers 4 competitions each year, is back at it with the 9th edition of the Ultra Trail Amizmiz  🏃‍♂️. The event takes place in the village of Amizmiz, in the Marrakech-Safi region, near the former royal capital, Marrakech 🇲🇦. With a breathtaking view of the arid desert and the snow-capped High Atlas (nicknamed “the roof of Morocco” 🛖), the upcoming races promise to be rich in unusual landscapes. What’s more, this nature is largely preserved, notably thanks to the contribution of the runners who pick up each year several tons of waste in the surrounding area ♻. The trails are laid out based on already existing routes, the materials used are biodegradable, and the courses are constantly cleaned to meet the sustainable ambitions of these nature lovers 💚. Proof that it’s possible (and necessary!) to reconcile a love of outdoor sport and ecology ! And what’s more, another sign that the organizers think of everything: the competition also offers its participants a social dimension ! Most of the funds will go to the victims of the terrible earthquake that hit Morocco in September 2023 and left many victims, injured people and those left homeless 🙏.

After doing your good deed and pinning on your bib, you’ll then be free to devote yourself to your favorite activities—whether sporting, cultural, historical, religious or gastronomic 🥳. Indeed, the Marrakech-Safi region is the perfect blend of wild nature and urban dynamism. You can, for example, keep the momentum going by enjoying one of the hiking trails in the High Atlas, take a horse, donkey or dromedary ride, and go quad biking in the Agafay Desert to observe its enchanting oasis 🤩. Canoeing, kayaking, golf... There’s no shortage of outdoor activities, and enthusiasts will be amazed by the richness of the local fauna of Toubkal National Park which is home to gazelles, lynx, leopards, jackals, mouflon, birds of prey 🦅. The flora is no slouch either, as you’ll be able to see during your races 🌳. Yes, you’ll be surprised by the region’s great biodiversity as you pass by the eucalyptus forest, olive groves, or visit the gardens of the Menara and Majorelle 🌵.

So if you’re still not convinced, know that we’ve got more arguments. One of them is called “tajine”, the other “couscous”... 🥘 You see what we mean? Your head must be in the souk 😏 with all this information. So we’ll let you catch your breath, and we’ll see you under the sun of Marrakech next April, in the city’s Medina . And if, unfortunately, you can’t take part in the competition, know that you can immediately dry your tears and start looking toward the Trail or Bike Takerkoust, the Trail Aurocher Oukaimeden, or the Trail or Bike Marrakech. All these competitions are also offered by Trail Maroc. They’re definitely full of good intentions! 🫶