Eco Trail Morocco

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The 12th edition of Eco Trail Morocco 2026 will take place from April 14 to 17, 2026 in Ouarzazate, in the south of Morocco.
The Eco Trail Morocco is a foot race in free pace, in the heart of the oasis, a distance of about 70 km spread over 3 stages. A second test offers a total distance of about 30 km, also spread over 3 steps (3x10 km).
The October session of 2025 will be held from 21 to 24 .

Join us for this exceptional adventure, where each step is a discovery and a challenge.
The Eco Trail Morocco offers you the opportunity to push your limits, meet great people and live authentic experiences while contributing to the preservation of Morocco's natural and cultural heritage.

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4 DAYS OF DISCOVERY 🏃

🏃Come take on the challenge in the stunning desert of Ouarzazate, with friends, family, at your own pace (run, walk, or accompany). There's no time limit!

🏃This major event at the start of spring, which attracts adventurers from all over the world every year, will take you on a journey through southern Morocco. Located on a plateau at 1,200 meters altitude, you will cross desert trails, oases, kasbahs, and the iconic landscapes where legendary films were shot in Ouarzazate.

🏃Nicknamed the Gateway to the Desert, the Ouarzazate region, generous and welcoming, will offer you breathtaking landscapes and prestigious architecture listed as UNESCO World Heritage.

🏃4 days of full board, outside of time — Eco Trail Morocco will welcome you for a dreamlike escape in Morocco.☀.

PROGRAM SESSION OCTOBER

Day 1 / October 21, 2025

From 12:00 PM: Welcome of participants in Ouarzazate.
From 4:00 PM:  Bib number distribution, technical, administrative, and medical checks (each participant must present themselves to the race official and must have fulfilled all technical, administrative, and medical requirements set by the organizer)

8:00 PM:   Dinner, welcome party for participants, and briefing.
9:00 PM:   Overnight at the hotel (rooms are arranged in double or twin occupancy).

2nd day / October 22, 2025

1st Stage
5:00 AM: Breakfast.

6:00 AM:  Gathering at the hotel reception to board the bus to the stage start location.
7:00 AM:  Start of the race.
Distance: Approximately 20 km and 10 km, with a simultaneous start.
 Participants in the 10 km event stop after completing 10 km and are transferred to the finish line of the 20 km event.
End of the stage, transfer back to the hotel.
1:00 PM:  Lunch.
7:00 PM: Briefing and musical evening, featuring local folklore.
 8:00 PM: Dinner, overnight at the hotel (rooms are arranged in double or twin occupancy).
3rd day / October 23, 2025

2nd Stage

5:00 AM: Breakfast.

6:00 AM:  Gathering at the hotel reception to board the minibus to the stage start location.
7:00 AM:  Start of the race.
Distance : Approximately 24 km and 10 km, with a simultaneous start. Participants in the 10 km event stop after completing 10 km and are transferred to the finish line of the 24 km event.
End of the stage, transfer back to the hotel.
1:00 PM:  Lunch.
7:00 PM:  Briefing and musical evening, featuring local folklore.
8:00 PM: Dinner, overnight at the hotel (rooms are arranged in double or twin occupancy).
4th day / October 24, 2025

3rd Stage

5:00 AM: Breakfast.

6:00 AM:Gathering at the hotel reception to board the bus to the start location.
7:00 AM:  Start of the race.
Distance: Approximately 26 km and 10 km, with a simultaneous start. Participants in the 10 km event stop after completing 10 km and are transferred to the finish line of the 26 km event.
Start of the race.
End of the stage, transfer back to the hotel in Ouarzazate.

1:00 PM:  Lunch.
7:00 PM:  Award ceremony and musical evening, featuring local folklore.

8:00 PM: Dinner, participants will be accommodated in Ouarzazate (rooms are arranged in double or twin occupancy).
Day 5 / October 25, 2025

7:00 AM:   Breakfast
9:00 AM:  End of the event and departure of participants.

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