Marrakesh Marathon

A January marathon out of Marrakesh towards the desert roads and the Atlas foothills, finishing near the city walls. Cool mornings, mild afternoons and plenty of flat racing.

PB courseGood for debutsUndulatingMAR
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Where it runs

Marrakesh Marathon course map: the route through Marrakesh, with the start and the finish marked.
Marrakesh Marathon course map — start, finish and route.

Interactive map

The trace follows the organizer's published course, simplified for the screen: the orange dot is the start, the dark dot the finish. Scroll to zoom, drag to pan.

About this race

A January marathon out of Marrakesh towards the desert roads and the Atlas foothills, finishing near the city walls. Cool mornings, mild afternoons and plenty of flat racing.

Next edition
31 January 2027
Elevation gain
133 m
Profile
Undulating
First run
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About these facts

Dates, course type, climbing and time limits are compiled from the organizer's publications and re-checked each season; elevation is an estimate of total climbing rather than a survey figure. Always confirm race-day details with the organizer before making plans.

Last reviewed 28 September 2026