Guided by Kaoutar Bendoumou, you will ascend and descend the highest peak in North Africa; Toubkal summit (4,167m), through lesser-known trails that take you through various valleys.

A five day trail running trip built around Mount Toubkal, long trail through the High Atlas Mountains and a demanding ascent to finish. 90 km and 2750 m of climbing make this a serious weekend for confident runners.

Experience breathtaking landscapes and world-class mountain trails in the heart of Morocco’s trail running community; the High Atlas Mountains.

Day 1 - Marrakech

Meet and unergo introductions at 4 pm in a riad in Marrakesh medina. Before then heading to Tizi N'Tacheddirt, the highest village in the West High Atlas Mountains

• Introductions, trip breakdown

• Drive to Tacheddirt village High Atlas Mountains

  • Approx 1.5 drive

• Dinner & sleep first night in Tachdirt mountain gite (2,350m)

• Relax, eat, sleep. Recover from travel 

1st night

Day 2 - Tizi N’Tacheddirt

Slow morning (allowing altitude acclimatisation) : Breakfast at 9am and begin run to Oukaimden at 11am

• Running the trail to the Oukaimeden (2,300m)  

  • 1.5 hours running before lunch at ski resort

  • Complete run after lunch to sunset spot

  • Total run of approx 30km and 700m elevation gain

  • Option to shorten extend run

• Opportunity to swim in mountain rivers for recovery 

• Evening chill time with fellow attendees and local runners

• Sleep in same Tacheddirt mountain gite

2nd night

Day 3 - Imlil

Leaving at 9 am for a run from Tacheddirt village to Aroumd village (1,900m) in Imlil Valley

• Running the trail to the mountain pass (2,500m)  

  • 3 hours of running before a lunch picnic

  • Total run of 30 km and 1,000 m elevation gain

• Luggage driven to Aroumd village

• Opportunity to take part in local village activities (e.g., football match, goat herding, fruit picking)

• Enjoy dinner at a home in the village belonging to one of the running guides

• Sleep in Aroumd village guesthouse

3rd night

Day 4 - Toubkal

Running accent and descent of the highest peak in North Africa : Mount Toubkal (4,167m)

• Trail run of 30km with around 2000m of elevation

• Early morning leave to base camp (3,200m) 

  • Early lunch and recovery

• Followed by reaching the summit for early afternoon

  • 3km with over 1000m elevation

• Return to Aroumd for sunset

• Recovery swim in mountain rivers and, if time permits, option for village Hammam (Islamic sauna & massage)

• Final dinner with all particpants and local runners

• Sleep in same guesthouse in Aroumd village 

4th night 

Day 5 - Marrakech

Trip conclusion with breakfast, our final meal, and the transport to Marrakesh in the morning.

• Head to Marrakesh

  • Approx 1.5 hour drive

  • Option to be dropped off directly at the airport or in city

  • Flight logistics to be sorted ahead of time

• Opportunity to visit the historic city of Marrakesh on your own

  • Visit the infamous souks, museums and galleries