Wawgant Toubkal Trail 2025

Did you know that about sixty kilometers from Marrakech in Morocco, there's a small village nicknamed the "Little Chamonix"? 🐐 That's where you're headed for your trail run this June 🌞: the Wawgant Toubkal Trail! Head to the town of Imlil, a true gateway to the Moroccan High Atlas 📍. Located at the foot of the Toubkal ⛰️, the highest peak in Morocco and North Africa (no kidding 😅), you'll discover Berber culture and traditions along the way! 🏃‍➡️ Perched at 1,740 meters above sea level, the hamlet remains rural 🏘️, so don't be surprised if you cross paths with some mouflons 🐑, gazelles, caracals, boars 🐗, or perhaps soaring royal eagles if you look up 🦅.

As you might have guessed, you're heading into the great outdoors! And this trail run welcomes everyone ☝️: 10 km, 21 km, or 42 km, there's something for every level 🥰. But you'll need to prepare for the elevation gain of 550 mD+, 1,100 mD+, or 2,030 mD+, depending on your race choice 📈. Yes, mountains have to be earned! 🥵 However, you won't regret the effort, as the routes have been crafted by local athletes 💪 who know every trail like the back of their hand 👝. To let you enjoy the wonders of the High Atlas, the courses will take you close to waterfalls and streams 💦 as well as through walnut and apple orchards 🍎 that blanket the region 🌳. Don't hesitate to visit the local market after your run to indulge in these delights! 😋

By participating in the Wawgant Toubkal Trail, you’ll also discover the local lifestyle and support the local economy 🤗. The event benefits the local cooperative of Imlil which supports projects that promote local products (saffron 🧂, medicinal plants 🌿, crafts 🏺) and help women earn a decent living from their skills 💰. Registering means you’re doing a good deed! 🫶

To further support the Berber villages 😌, consider staying in the region a bit longer 🧳. Every little town has its own market with typical food 🥮 and Moroccan art 🖼️ that you won't find anywhere else! If you're still up for a challenge, consider attempting the ascent of Toubkal, reaching a towering 4,167 meters altitude 🤯, accompanied by a mule 🫏. Yes, these animals are more agile than they seem! 😅 Along with traditional guides 🗺️, mules accompany hikers on these rugged high-mountain trails! 🪨

Get ready for a journey into unknown Berber land! 🏃‍♂️