Trail Lake Lalla Takerkoust Marrakech Morocco 2027

Slip on your babouches... uh your sneakers... because we’re taking you to Marrakech 👟! Well, not really. We’re taking you instead to the village of Lalla Takerkoust, not far from the cultural capital of Morocco! Sorry, we’re not being very clear, but it’s the view of the High Atlas mountain range that scrambled our brains. And it’s not Djebel Toubkal, located at more than 4,100 m of altitude, that took our breath away (just a little 🥵), but rather the stunning view awaiting you with the contrast between a stone desert and snow-capped mountains 🏔. Is that making your mouth water? Come on, let us tell you more about the Takerkoust Trail, over a good mint tea 🫖.

The Trail du Maroc is back at it this time with the 9th edition of the Trail Takerkoust 💨. The organizers therefore invite you to choose the event you want from a wide selection of routes. 4 trails of 10 km, 21 km, or 42 km are offered, as well as a 3 km mini-trail for kids/juniors, the Kids Trail. The event therefore takes place in the village of Lalla Takerkoust, in the Marrakech-Safi region, which has a lake of the same name, located less than an hour from Marrakech 🛶. With an unobstructed view of the lake’s shores, its dam, the arid desert surrounding it and the snow-capped High Atlas (nicknamed “the roof of Morocco” 🛖), the races promise to be rich in atypical landscapes. You’ll then understand why the village is a favorite vacation spot for Marrakchis who need to get back to nature 🌱. Moreover, this nature is largely preserved, notably thanks to the contribution of marathoners who collect several tons of waste in the surrounding area every year ♻. The paths are mapped out from 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 with ecology!

The competition is therefore open to everyone, from junior runners to trail enthusiasts all the way to the best marathoners, for much more technical races. So get ready, because the flagship trail event, the Takerkoust Marathon, includes no less than 1,300 mD+. However, the most timid trail, the 10 km, has only 160. So there’s something for everyone! And on that note, know that the competition also offers a social dimension to its participants! 💪 A donation drive is organized by the Trail Maroc association to be used for social initiatives 🙏.

After doing your good deed and pinning on your bib 🎽, you’ll then have all the time you want to indulge in 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 of the High Atlas, take a horse ride 🐎, donkey or dromedary 🐪 trek, and go quad biking in the Agafay Desert to observe the enchanted oasis. Canoeing, kayaking, golf... 🏌️‍♂️ Outdoor activities are plentiful, and enthusiasts will be amazed by the richness of the local fauna of the Toubkal National Park 🌵, which is home to gazelles, lynx, leopards, jackals, mouflon, birds of prey 🦅. The flora is not to be outdone, as you’ll be able to observe during your races. And yes, you’ll be surprised by the region’s great biodiversity as you pass by eucalyptus forests or olive groves, and visit the gardens of the Menara and Majorelle 🌳.

So if you’re still not convinced, know that we have other arguments. One of them is called “tajine”, the other, “couscous”... 🥘 You see what we mean? Your head must be in a souk 😏 with all this information. So we’ll let you recover and we’ll see you under the sun of Marrakech next February, in the city’s Medina.