Rabat – Both professional and amateur running enthusiasts have several events to look forward to this November in Morocco, with at least 10 races scheduled across different cities.
The calendar includes road races, half-marathons, and demanding trail competitions, giving options for both experienced athletes and recreational runners. Some of the month’s main events will take place in Rabat, Casablanca, Ouarzazate, and the Agafay Desert.
Green Run brings runners to Rabat
One of the main events scheduled in the capital is the Green Run, set for Sunday, November 15, at the Club Equestre de Dar Essalam.
The event offers three distances: 10 km, 15 km, and 21 km, making it accessible to runners with different levels of experience.
The morning program starts with participant reception at 7:30 a.m, followed by a warm-up at 8 a.m. The races begin at 8:30 a.m, while a bootcamp challenge is scheduled for 10 a.m, ahead of the awards ceremony at 11 a.m.
Registration costs MAD 150 for all three distances and includes a race bib, T-shirt, and finisher medal. Participants can register through the organizer’s website.
Ultra X Morocco takes runners to Ouarzazate
For athletes looking for a more demanding challenge, Ultra X Morocco will take place on November 14 and 15 around Ouarzazate.
The desert race offers two main formats: a 110 km competition divided into two stages and a single-stage 50 km race. The longer distance includes a 60 km first stage on November 14, followed by another 50 km the next day.
Both the second stage of the 110 km race and the 50 km event are scheduled to start at 7:30 a.m. on November 15.
The route passes through rocky tracks, traditional villages, kasbahs, and oases around Ouarzazate. Participants in the longer format will also spend the night at a desert camp between the two stages.
Agafay Desert hosts trail and cycling competitions
Agafay Desert, near Marrakech, will welcome another major outdoor sporting event on November 21 and 22.
Trail Desert Agafay combines mountain biking and trail running across two days.
The cycling competitions on November 21 include 30 km and 60 km formats, with respective starts at 9:30 a.m. and 9 a.m.
The following day will focus on trail running, with distances of 10 km, 15 km, 21 km, and 42 km. The longest race starts at 8:45 a.m, followed by the 21 km at 9:30 a.m, the 15 km at 10 a.m, and the 10 km at 10:30 a.m.
Casablanca prepares for two major running events
Casablanca will also host several races during the second half of November, including the Deca Run and Darb Race.
The third edition of the Deca Run will take place on November 21 and 22 at the Decathlon store in Ain Sebaa- Casablanca.
The program includes a 2 km children’s race on Saturday at 9 a.m, followed by a 10 km race for adults on Sunday, also starting at 9 a.m. Registration for the adult race costs MAD 100, with applications available online until November 19.
A week later, the Darb Race will take place on November 29 at Oued Merzeg beach in Dar Bouazza, near Casablanca.
The competition features two flat coastal routes: a 21 km race starting at 8 a.m. and a 10 km race beginning at 8:15 a.m.
Registration costs MAD 200 for either distance, while a special offer provides two race entries for MAD 300 for the first 300 participants. The registration package includes a T-shirt, timing bib, medal, refreshments, and medical assistance.
Other races scheduled across Morocco
Several other events will complete November’s running calendar.
The month opens with the International Laayoune Half-Marathon on November 5, covering 21.1 km from Place du Mechouar. The Grand Trail de la Vallee du Draa will follow on November 7, with a demanding 180 km course divided into five stages between November 7 and 15.
On November 8, runners can also take part in the 23 km Al Wahda Race in Sidi Kacem, the 10 km race in Safi, or the 10 km and half-marathon events in El Jadida.
