3 different approaches for Morocco training
Both in Sahara desert and in Atlas Mountains, we organize guided runs with the athletes Rachid el Morabity (the Moroccan king of Marathon des Sables – six-time winner) and Tiago Aires (the Portuguese Skyrunning Ultra champion and Orienteering National champion).
– Desert Tour (Zagora)
Services like a bivouac with cook and camel driver present at all time (24h x 24h) during the treks. Housing is provided by two-seater tents with 10 cm thick foam mattresses (single tent available on request).
Full equipment of bivouac: tent kitchen and tent nomad, all kitchen equipment including cutlery, carriage of all equipment, refuelling and baggage on camels. There is also a dromedary to ride, in case of fatigue, emergency, illness or simply for pleasure. You only take your little backpack, the rest is up to us.
One of the best amazing experiences during this tour is the sunset in the desert or the bivouac to the big Dunes of Erg Chegaga as well.
The distances are between 15 km up to 30 km per day. Nevertheless, this can be modified according to your wishes, whether you love walking or running.
There are several possibilities to get to Zagora from Marrakech or Ouarzazate Airports (transfer service included).
– High-Altitude Toubkal trail running camp
The base is in Toubkal’s Refuge (3.207m) and/or Refuge du CAF Oukaïmeden (2.630m). On one hand, we can stay in altitude and train in the surroundings, near to Toubkal peak (4.167m, the highest point in North Africa) or, on the other hand, we can easily access village Imlil (1.800m).
Both places allow the possibility to stay in comfortable rooms and have all kinds of meals.
These places are simply perfect for altitude training with many offers on different kinds of paths, trails and extreme stony skyrunning places in the surrounding areas. In the camps base we will offer Guided Trail Runs, fartleck Workouts, Coaching and Classroom sessions with the athletes Rachid el Morabity and Tiago Aires.
There are several possibilities to get to Emlil or Oukaïmeden from Marrakech Airport (transfer service included).
– Morocco’s High Atlas Mountains Tour
Six days tour led by a Berber mountain guide, in which all sleeping equipment and food are carried by a mule. It is an amazing trip, away from tourist routes and without cell phone signal.
The travelled distance in each day is between 20 and 30km, normally divided in two, i.e., two parts per day with a rest period at lunch time.The meal is prepared by the guide in comfortable place. The route passes in Toubkal peak (4.167m), the highest point in North Africa. The overnight accommmodation varies from Berber tent, guitte, Berber nomad village up to well known hotel Kasbah du Toubkal.
There are several possibilities to get to Emlil or Oukaïmeden from Marrakech Airport (transfer service included).
