Marathon and half marathon in Marrakeсh: palms, smiling camels and stunning Atlas Mountains unfolded on the horizon

The marker on the map indicates the city in which the race takes place and does not display the exact start or finish location.

The Marrakech Marathon is an annual long-distance running event held in Marrakech, Morocco. The official name of the event is Marathon & Semi Marathon International de Marrakech. About 8.000 athletes take part in Marathon race and other competitions (1.376 completed marathon and 6.932 finished half marathon in 2020).

The Marrakech Marathon is held under High Patronage of his Majesty the King Mohammed VI.

A Moroccan 14-year-old Nadia Ouaziz-Colombero won the women’s race of the 1^st Marrakech Marathon in 1987 and became one of the youngest ever winners of an international level marathon.

In 2020 Marrakech Marathon race record was broken by Moroccan Hicham Laqouahi — 2:06:22.

You may run Morocco marathon or half marathon in October in Casablanca (Marathon International de Casablanca) and in January in Fes (Marathon International de Fès).

More about Marrakech and its attractions you may find here.

Marrakech Marathon (Marathon International de Marrakech) 2020

The roundtrip course of the Marrakech Marathon (Marathon International de Marrakech) 2021 starts at the old city gates and runs through olive fields in the Agdal Gardens with magnificent panorama of the Atlas Mountains in full view. Further, the route passes along the outskirts of Marrakech and leads to the golf resort La Palmeraie, the most exotic part of the route, where participants run surrounded by palm trees and camels, and then they return to the center of Marrakech.

The course of the Marrakech Marathon (Marathon International de Marrakech) 2021

Course map animation, the Marrakech Marathon (Marathon International de Marrakech) 2020

The course of the Marrakech Half Marathon (Semi Marathon International de Marrakech) 2021 partly coincides with the marathon distance, it turns back to the finish after crossing Route de Fès.

The course of the Marrakech Half Marathon (Semi Marathon International de Marrakech) 2021

Course map animation, the Marrakech Half Marathon (Semi Marathon International de Marrakech) 2020

Start and finish of the Marrakech Marathon and Half Marathon (Marathon & Semi Marathon International de Marrakech) 2021 is at Avenue Prince Moulay Rachid behind Sofitel hotel and close to Mamounia hotel.

Start and finish of the Marrakech Marathon and Half Marathon (Marathon & Semi Marathon International de Marrakech) 2021

You may find the official course maps of the Marrakech Marathon (Marathon International de Marrakech) 2021 here and Half Marathon (Semi Marathon International de Marrakech) 2021 here.

Time limit for the marathon distance is 5 hours 30 minutes, for the half marathon distance — 3 hours.

Water and nutrition stations are located every 5km of the route and at the finish. The stations provide runners with drinking water, fruits, refreshing sponges.

The route of the Marrakech Marathon (Marathon International de Marrakech) 2021 is certified by the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races (AIMS).

You may sign up for races of the Marrakech Marathon (Marathon International de Marrakech) 2021 online.

The online registration is open till 13 September 2021.

If slots are available you may sign up for the races 17—18 September 2021 (Friday and Saturday) at the Marathon Village (Place du 16 Novembre, Harti gardens in Marrakech Gueliz) next to the Gueliz central post office.

The entry fee for the Marrakech Marathon (Marathon International de Marrakech) 2021 for foreign runners is 70 €.

The entry fee for the Marrakech Half Marathon (Semi Marathon International de Marrakech) 2021 for foreign runners is 50 €.

There are special discounted rates for Morocco citizens and residents.

Your Marathon or Half marathon Race Entry includes:

• Bib number with time measuring chip
• Bag deposit
• Food and beverages stations along the course and after the race
• Finisher medal
• On-line race results
• Digital race diploma with indicated finish time
• Medical aid if necessary

You may pick up the Race Pack with your bib number in the tent ESCAPADES of the Marathon Village (Place du 16 Novembre, Harti gardens in Marrakech Gueliz) next to the Gueliz central post office.
Registration desks schedule:
17—18 September 2021 (Friday and Saturday) from 10:00 to 19:00.

To get your Race Pack you should show your ID with photo (passport).

No health certificate is required to enter any race of the Marrakech Marathon (Marathon International de Marrakech) 2021.

* Source: www.racetimer.se

Find your result and the results of your friends and companions here.

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Prices are for round trip flights 17 September 2021 — 20 September 2021. Price information is automatically renewed. You may check flight prices for other dates here or use the search form in the right upper column (desktop).

You may use public transport, taxi, or preordered transfer to get to Marrakech from the airport and back.

If over the past 6 years your flight within European Union, Turkey or to these countries was delayed for more than 3 hours or cancelled, if you missed a connection flight because of delay, if you were denied boarding because of overbooking you are eligible for compensation of 125—600 € according to European Commission Regulation 261/2004 and Turkish Regulation On Air Passenger Rights. You may check your case for free here, it takes 2 minutes. No fee is charged until the compensation is paid.

Race participants are fully responsible for their life, health and any consequence that may result from running a distance. Keep in mind that ordinary health insurance does not cover participation in sport events. Special sport insurance is preferable.

Find a hotel via online service that compares the most popular booking websites to get the best deal for your dates.

Have a look at what locals offer for a short-term rent. Such option may be cheaper, more comfortable and with better location than a hotel. You may book a room, an apartment or a house via airbnb.

Hotels in Marrakech:

Do you feel energetic after the race? Do you need to entertain your bored supporters? Are you really interested in something other than running? Excursions in Marrakech and surroundings are here.

M — Marathon, 42.195 km
H — Half Marathon, 21.097 km

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