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

The marker on the map indicates the city where the race takes place and does not show 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. Around 8,000 athletes participate in the marathon race and other competitions. In 2023, 837 runners completed the marathon, and 6,095 finished the half marathon.

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

In 1987, a Moroccan 14-year-old, Nadia Ouaziz-Colombero, won the women’s race of the 1st Marrakech Marathon, becoming one of the youngest ever winners of an international-level marathon.

The Marrakech Marathon is recognized as a World Athletics Label event.

You have the opportunity to participate in a 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) 2023

Marrakech Marathon (Marathon International de Marrakech) 2020

The roundtrip course of the Marrakech Marathon (Marathon International de Marrakech) 2024 starts at the old city gates and runs alongside the city’s 12th-century ramparts, through the Menara gardens, which are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Runners pass along the outskirts of Marrakech on dusty roads lined with palm trees, through olive fields in the Agdal Gardens, with a magnificent panorama of the Atlas Mountains in full view. Then, they make their way back to the center of Marrakech.

Course of the Marrakech Marathon (Marathon International de Marrakech) 2024

Course map animation, Marrakech Marathon (Marathon International de Marrakech) 2023

The course of the Marrakech Half Marathon (Semi Marathon International de Marrakech) 2024 partly coincides with the marathon distance; it turns back towards the finish after crossing Route de Fès.

Course of the Marrakech Half Marathon (Semi Marathon International de Marrakech) 2024

Course map animation, Marrakech Half Marathon (Semi Marathon International de Marrakech) 2023

The start and finish of the Marrakech Marathon and Half Marathon (Marathon & Semi Marathon International de Marrakech) 2024 are located at Avenue Prince Moulay Rachid, behind the Sofitel hotel and close to the Mamounia hotel.

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

You can find the official course maps of the Marrakech Marathon and Half Marathon (Marathon & Semi Marathon International de Marrakech) 2024 here.

The time limit for the marathon distance is 5 hours and 30 minutes, and for the half marathon distance, it’s 3 hours.

Water and nutrition stations are located every 5km along the route and at the finish. These stations provide runners with drinking water, fruit, and refreshing sponges.

The route of the Marrakech Marathon (Marathon International de Marrakech) 2024 is certified by the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races (AIMS).

You can sign up for races of the Marrakech Marathon (Marathon International de Marrakech) 2024 online.

Online registration is open until 23 January 2024.

If slots are available you may sign up for the races 26—27 January 2024 (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) 2024, applicable to foreign runners, is €70.

The entry fee for the Marrakech Half Marathon (Semi Marathon International de Marrakech) 2024, for foreign runners, is €50.

Special discounted rates are available for Moroccan citizens and residents.

Your Marathon or Half marathon Race Entry includes:

• Bib number a with time measuring chip
• Event T-shirt
• Bag deposit service
• Food and beverages stations along the course and after the race
• Finisher medal
• Online race results
• Digital race diploma indicating finish time
• Medical aid if necessary

You can collect your Race Pack, including your bib number, at the ESCAPADES tent in the Marathon Village (Place du 16 Novembre, Harti Gardens in Marrakech Gueliz), located next to the Gueliz Central Post Office.
Race Pack pick-up schedule:
26—26 January 2024 (Friday and Saturday) from 9:30 to 19:30.

To receive your Race Pack, you must present your photo ID (passport).

No health certificate is required to participate in any race of the Marrakech Marathon (Marathon International de Marrakech) 2024.

* Source: marrakechmarathon.com

You can check your result and view the results of your friends and companions here.

* The race information is obtained from publicly available sources and the official website of the event. To get the latest updates and ensure accuracy, we recommend visiting the official website. If you notice any mistakes, kindly email us at admin@letsportpeople.com

Prices are for round trip flights 26 January 2024 — 30 January 2024. 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.

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

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