A full and half marathon through the old city walls, the Palmeraie and the avenues of Gueliz, with around 15,000 runners. January is the coolest running month and also prime Toubkal winter-trekking season, so a race weekend pairs naturally with a couple of days in the Atlas either side.
Book around 10 weeks ahead — accommodation near these events fills early.
Why this date is worth it
- A route through the old city walls, the Palmeraie and the avenues of Gueliz
- Full and half marathon, around 15,000 runners
- January is the coolest running month of the Moroccan year
- The same weeks are prime Toubkal winter-trekking season, so a race weekend pairs with the Atlas
What to know before you plan around it
- Marrakech hotels raise rates and fill for race weekend; book well before the New Year.
- Road closures reshape the city centre on race morning — transfers need to be planned around them.
- Pairing the race with a Toubkal trek means winter conditions on the mountain: crampons and an ice axe, not a summer walk.
