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Marrakech, Morocco37th editionChoose the distanceTap a distance: the course, fees, times and rules below update for that race.
At a glance
Marathon International de Marrakech 2027 takes place on 30 January 2027 – 31 January 2027 in Marrakech, Morocco. Distances: 42.195 km, 21.098 km, 5 km. Start at 07:45 from Avenue Prince Moulay Rachid (ex Avenue de la Menara), dietro l'hotel Sofitel.
- Date
- Saturday, 30 January 2027 – Sunday, 31 January 2027
- Location
- Marrakech, Morocco
- Start
- Avenue Prince Moulay Rachid (ex Avenue de la Menara), dietro l'hotel Sofitel
- Finish
- Avenue Prince Moulay Rachid
- Distances
- Marathon · 42.195 km · Competitive
- Half marathon · 21.098 km · Competitive
- Course pour Tous 5 km · Non-competitive
- Start times
- Maratona 07:45 · Mezza maratona 09:15 · Course pour Tous 5 km 09:00
- Entry fees
- Marathon €80 · Half marathon €60
- Registration
- Registration open · Register now ↗
- Organiser
- Association Le Grand Atlas ↗
- Official website
- marathonmarrakech.ma ↗
- Edition
- 37th edition
- Series
- World Athletics Label · Boston qualifier
Last updated: 19 October 2026
The race
The Marathon International de Marrakech is held under the high patronage of King Mohammed VI and reaches its 37th edition: on Sunday 31 January 2027 the marathon starts at 7:45 and the half at 9:15, both from Avenue de la Menara, behind the Sofitel hotel and close to La Mamounia, where the finish is too.
The course is considered one of the fastest in the world: it is flat, with just a few gentle rises in the palm grove, and the distances are AIMS-measured. It runs along the city ramparts, through the Menara gardens and among palm, orange and olive trees, in January's mild weather.
New for 2027 is the Course pour Tous, a 5 km run open to all on Saturday 30 January at 9:00, starting in front of the Koutoubia, near Jemaa el-Fna square.
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Course
Start and finish
The marathon and half start and finish on Avenue de la Menara (now Avenue Prince Moulay Rachid), behind the Sofitel and near La Mamounia.
The course
A flat, fast course, with a few gentle rises in the palm grove, running along the 12th-century ramparts and through the Menara gardens. The distances (42.195 and 21.097 km) are certified by an international AIMS measurer.
During the race
- Refreshments every 5 km (water and orange slices) and at the finish
- Sponge points every 5 km from km 7
- Split times at 10 and 30 km in the marathon and 10 km in the half
- Clocks displayed along the course and at the finish
- Security provided by the Wilaya and the Red Crescent
Entry fees
What's included
- Aid stations
- Finisher medal
- Chip timing
- Cronometraggio
- Medical assistance
Rules and requirements
Who can enter
The marathon and half are open to men and women, licensed or not: the minimum age is 17 for the marathon and 16 for the half.
Start times and limits
- Marathon: start 7:45, time limit 5 h 30
- Half: start 9:15, time limit 3 hours
- Course pour Tous 5 km: Saturday 30 January at 9:00, in front of the Koutoubia
Prizes and rankings
There are no age-group rankings except for veterans (men over 50, women over 45). Every classified finisher receives a medal.
Entries and collection
Entries are made through the official website; bibs are collected on Friday 29 and Saturday 30 January 2027.
