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15-km Berber villages trail run near Marrakech

15-km Berber villages trail run near Marrakech
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trail run near marrakesh

Discover the real Morocco and its Berber villages with this 15-km trail run near Marrakech with UIMLA-certified mountain leader Marc.

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1/2 Day

All year


Description

This 15-km Anoughal Berber villages trail run near Marrakech is one of my personal favorites! It starts at the Amizmiz village, 55 kilometers south of Marrakech. So it's really easy to fit around your Moroccan vacation!

This is a moderately difficult trail run, involving 3-4 hours of running at a normal pace. We could probably make it in 2 hours if we were attempting to do it faster. In total, we'll run 17,072 meters and the maximum elevation will be 1,465 meters.

This trail run near Marrakech will allow you to get off the beaten path and into more traditional parts of Morocco.

From Amizmiz, a winding path will take us to a first village. From there, a steep section will take us to an old irrigation channel Then, we'll be crossing a beautiful pine forest inhabited by eagles and wild boar.

Twenty minutes later, we'll reach a small col. From up there, we'll enjoy some gorgeous views of the Anoughal valley down below. After that, we'll have to decide whether to go for a summit that we'll allow us to look down towards Marrakech.

Then, we'll reach another Berber village (Ait Hamd) and then a third one (Sllamt). You'll have to watch your step here. You'll probably find it hard to believe that it's the same path children use to get to school every day! From Sllamt, we'll take a beautiful balcony path to reach the Sidi Hussein shrine. And after that, a short run will take us back to our starting point.

So join me on this fun trail run and get to know these beautiful Berber villages like few tourists do! It's a great way to discover the real Morocco.

Check out our blog post about trail-running in Morocco to know more about the best spots to visit in the country.

Price includes

  • Guiding fee

Details

More info

  • Trail type: Mixed berber footpath and 4×4 track
  • Total distance: 17072 m
  • Max elevation: 1465 m
  • Min elevation: 919 m
  • Total climbing: 808 m
  • Total descent: -704 m

Meeting point

Amizmiz, Morocco.

About the guide

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Marc

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Mountain Leader

I am a certified International Mountain Leader and a Summer Mountain Leader (UK). In addition, I hold a Diploma in Conservation and Wildlife Management.
Originally from Great Britain, I am now based near Marrakech, in Morocco. Actually, in a Berber town at the foot of the Berber Mountains.
The love for travel runs in my veins. In the Sahara I lived with nomads. In Siberia I met reindeer herders. In Mongolia I traveled with yurt-dwellers.
The stunning landscapes and nice people of Morocco have enchanted me, which is why I now live here. My goal is sharing with my clients the exotic beauty that I've discovered here.
The environment is of extreme importance to me. In particular, I'm interested in geology and birds of prey.
Besides speaking English and French, I can get by in Berber.
My work is not limited to this area: I also do the Tour du Mont Blanc trek in the Alps.

Languages

English | French

Certificates

UIMLA

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What people are saying about this trip

Gibran

Marc is a really good guide and runner, the run itself is really nice, great scenery and interesting! It was also very easy to book!! Highly recommend!!


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