FAQS

What are the requirements to participate in the Eco Trail Morocco ?

Eco Trail Series is open to any person over 18 years of age, of any nationality, who accepts the rules and conditions of the race. A medical certificate of “no contra-indication to running in competition” of less than 2 months from the date of start of the race is compulsory for the trials of a 30-km (in 3 steps), 70 km (in 3 steps) and for the walkers.

Eco Trail Series is open to walkers for the race of 30 km in 3 steps. The event is also open to Joëlettes, with the specification that the number of helpers should be higher than 6 by Joëlette.

How to qualify for the group rate ?

From 5 people you can benefit from the rate group, even if you run in different events.
To register in the group, it is sufficient that each participant registers the name of your group (team) on the platform during the registration.

There is an inscription " accompanying ". What is included in this listing ?

The accompanying persons will follow the race in 4×4 to experience the story up close and encourage the participants during the race. They will, just like the participants, the full-board accommodation. The course is limited to 10 companions. The price is the same for the inscriptions " accompanying ".

When I arrive at the airport of Ouarzazate, is that someone comes to pick us ?

We schedule of the free shuttle buses to the airport of Ouarzazate that you can use.

Is it better to come directly to Ouarzazate, rather than Marrakech ?

It is usually more convenient to directly reach to Ouarzazate to avoid another trip from Marrakech. There are direct flights from Paris, Marseille, Barcelona, and London to Ouarzazate. If you come to Marrakech, there are buses and taxis to Ouarzazate every day.

Most participants arrive to the airport of Marrakech.

However, we have an option of shuttle in partnership with a transportation agency. The total price is 50 € /return Marrakech/Ouarzazate & Ouarzazate/Marrakech.

Here is the schedule of the shuttle program :

• Monday, April 14, 2025 : Departure from 19h to the airport of Marrakech to Ouarzazate.
• Tuesday, April 15, 2025 : Starting from 09: 30 and from 12: the airport of Marrakech to Ouarzazate.
• Return : Shuttle return is scheduled for Saturday, April 19, 2025, from 09h in the morning, from Ouarzazate to Marrakech airport.

The shuttle bus will be available in front of the door of the Marrakech airport in the parking lot with a flag pen emblazoned with the logo of the ECO TRAIL MOROCCO.

A member of our team will be on hand to direct you to the shuttle.

I imagine that we must arrive before 15 April 16 for the distribution of race bibs ?

The control and bib pick-up will start from 16h on April 15, 2025. You have all day up to 20h to pick up your race number

Can we switch on the 30 km in case of difficulty about 70 km ?

In case of difficulty during the test of 70 km, you have the option of switching on the test of 30 km.

Are we still staying at the same hotel ?

Participants are housed in the same hotel in Ouarzazate for the duration of the event.

Can we add additional nights of hotel according to the flight schedule ?

It is possible to book extra nights. We will let you know the name of the hotel 5 months before the start of the race, so that you can make your reservations for additional nights.

Is it necessary to bring a sleeping bag ?

We confirm you that it is not necessary to bring a sleeping bag. You will be housed for 4 nights in the hotel , from 15 to 18 April 2025.

Session April 2025 : you will not be housed at the camp.

.If I register one now, is it possible to have a bundled price after the fact ?

Yes, it is possible.

If I sign up now for the 30 km, is it possible to change the distance before departure ?

You have up to one month before the start of the race to change the distance.

In the case of a room for a single person, the price is the same ?

The rooms are provided in a double (or triple on request), each sharing the same room with the person of their choice (it is necessary to mention the name of the person with whom you want to share the bedroom when you register on the platform). If you are alone, you will share the room with another participant(e) of the same nationality as you.

What will be the temperature during the race ?

In April, temperatures in Ouarzazate are generally mild in the morning (around 10-18°C) and can reach 25-30°C in the day. The start of the race is given early in the morning, which makes it run for hours in the cooler.

A license is competitive enough ?

The presentation of a medical certificate dated within the last two months is mandatory.