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Ultra Trail Relay Morocco 2027

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The event in a few words

Imagine yourself, in the very heart of Morocco 🇲🇦, where the High Atlas flirts with the rocky Sahara desert 🏜️. You’re in Ouarzazate, the gateway to the desert, ready to live a unique experience that blends sport, adventure, and solidarity 🤝. Yes, that’s right: the Ultra Trail Relay Morocco! A challenge of 85 km, on foot, in relay, or by bike, that will make you vibrate harder than a Bendir 🎶.

You can take on this challenge solo, or share the adventure with your friends, your family, or even that colleague who runs faster than his shadow 🏃‍♂️. In solo, you take on the 85 km like a warrior 🦸‍♀️, but in a duo, it’s less than 45 km each, and in a team of 4, it’s 21 short kilometers per person to swallow like a nice hot mint tea 🍵. Doing the course as a group allows you and your teammates to challenge yourselves on routes of varying lengths depending on your fitness level and your desires! 🧞‍♂️

The organization has thought of everything to make you feel as pampered as possible 💋. With your bib, they’ll pick you up at the airport 🛬 like a princess/prince 👸, and take you to your hotel in the center of Ouarzazate, where you’ll be housed and fed for 3 nights ! On top of that, on the 4th day of your stay, you’ll head out on an excursion 📸. You can take the opportunity to have tea with a local family and immerse yourself in the local culture. Ouarzazate and its surroundings are a movie set 🎥. Literally: many legendary films were shot here 🍿. But this time, you’re the star ⭐. The course takes you through the area around the film studio (the shooting side), a paradise at over 1,200 m altitude. The race is open to everyone and can be done at any pace. You can of course go all out to chase performance 💥, but you can also walk and admire the palm groves and the crossing through this beautiful rocky desert 🏜️. The UTRM was born from the Endur’Ensemble association, which works to raise awareness about breast cancer and the importance of practicing sport, including during illness 🤝. The Ultra Trail Relay Morocco is therefore not just a race—it’s a cause. Here, every stride counts, not only for you, but for all those who fight with courage 🩷.

In the Drâa-Tafilalet region, where Ouarzazate is located, temperatures in May are very high 🌡️. The climate is desert-like, but not as dry as the Saharan climate ☀️. The mountains bring a breath of fresh air that will help you avoid drying out too much during the race! 🌬️ Still, don’t forget to equip yourself accordingly—you’ll obviously need clothing suited to the environment you’re going to face. And above all: remember to hydrate! 💧

We’re guessing you’re already in the process of booking your tickets, right? 🎫

4 reasons to join this race

Run as a team 👫
Even for the most die-hard trail runners, 85 km is no small feat. So why not share the distance for more fun and ease? The event offers you the option to race as a duo, or even as a team of 4! 🥳 Those who want to do it solo still can, of course. But if you dream of taking part in the event and it feels too big, you can always split the kilometers!
Support the fight against breast cancer 💝
Running is great, running for a cause is even better! Thanks to your participation, the Endur’Ensemble association will be able to raise funds to provide care kits for hundreds of women affected by breast cancer! 🤝
You’re going to see a real mirage 🏜️
Everyone has already dreamed of seeing mirages in the middle of the desert, like in the movies 😍. Thanks to Ultra Trail Relay Morocco, you’re going to make that dream come true! Beyond the fact that it’s a superb getaway around the film studio (the shooting side), your race is going to be miraculous too 🦎. Mixing the desert with paradise-like spaces among the kasbahs isn’t something everyone gets to do! 🌵
An organization that’s second to none ⚡
As you already know, the organization has planned to make you feel as comfortable as possible during this stay. You won’t have anything to organize; you’ll just need to go with the flow and enjoy this extraordinary experience! Nothing beats mixing a little vacation in a country as cool as Morocco with a sporting event where you can push your limits! 🗺️

A word from the organizer:

"We would like to offer all runners and ultra-trail runners the chance to run and turn their adventure into a story worthy of the cinema. The goal is to allow them to write their story through this extraordinary race." 

A distance for every taste

85 km : Ultra Trail Relay Morocco (Solo, Team of 2 and 4)

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  • Fri, Apr 30 ➜ Mon, May 3, 2027
  • Elevation gain : 764mD+ / 714mD-
  • 1 loopx85 km

A few more words

The 85 km trail of the Ultra Trail Relay Morocco is split into 4 sections, allowing those who come as a team to share the different parts of the run or bike. The route totals a climb of more than 600 mD+.

⏱️ Key info to remember:

  • 📅 Date & Start: On May 02, 2027 at 8:00 a.m. (for runners and walkers).
  • 💦 Aid stations: Every about 15 km, with everything you need, both liquids and solids, to recharge your batteries 🔋.
  • 🤝 Relay handoff: Dedicated zones at the end of each section for you to rest and pass the baton to your teammates in a friendly atmosphere.

ℹ️ The exact breakdown and the detailed profile section by section will be revealed very soon. Sharpen your thighs and get your teams ready! 🏁

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Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

You can pick up your bib number directly at the hotel when you arrive on May 1st, 2027, from 9am to 5pm.

The race will start on May 2nd, 2027 at 8am at the film studio.

Whatever your registration type (individual, duo, or team of 4), the single rate is €990 per runner. Buying the bib gives access to different options:

Standard participant package:

  • The bib

  • 3 hotel nights with half-board

  • Medal and Finisher T-shirt

  • Gala evening

  • Airport / hotel transfer

  • Hotel / race site transfer

  • Hotel / airport transfer

Cycling participant package:

  • The bib (bike rental included)

  • 5 hotel nights with half-board

  • Medal and Finisher T-shirt

  • Gala evening

  • Airport / hotel transfer

  • Hotel / race site transfer

  • Hotel / airport transfer

Accompanying person package:

  • 3 hotel nights with half-board

  • Runner tracking

  • Gala evening

  • Airport / hotel transfer

  • Hotel / race site transfer

  • Hotel / airport transfer

Group package, including a minimum of 5 runners:

  • The bib

  • 3 hotel nights with half-board

  • Medal and Finisher T-shirt

  • Gala evening

  • Airport / hotel transfer

  • Hotel / race site transfer

  • Hotel / airport transfer

You will find 4 aid stations in total. 4x4 vehicles will never be far away to keep ensuring safety all along the route; they can also provide you with water if you need it. The aid stations will include water, Coke, fruit, dried fruit, savory cakes, and sweet cakes.

Here is the list of mandatory equipment:

  • Backpack (Camelbak or equivalent)

  • A whistle

  • An emergency blanket

  • An eco-cup for aid stations (for ecological reasons, no cups will be provided at aid stations)

  • A headlamp

No, no medical certificate is required; however, you will need to provide:

  • Either a PPS certificate valid on race day, to download from https://pps.athle.fr

  • Or a FFA, FFTRI, FFCO, FFPM, or UFOLEP Athlé sports license, valid on the day of the event and appropriate for the type of race

Day 1

  • Participants’ arrival

  • Welcome at the hotel

  • Technical and medical checks

  • Bib distribution

  • Briefing

  • Dinner

  • Night at the hotel

Day 2 

  • Breakfast

  • Free time

  • Night at the hotel

Day 3

  • Breakfast

  • Departure to the race site

  • Race start at 8am

  • Return to the hotel

  • Awards ceremony

  • Dinner

  • Night at the hotel

Day 4

  • Breakfast

  • Free time

  • Participants’ departure

  • Hotel-airport transfer

You can register as:

  • Individual

  • Duo

  • Relay team of 4

Yes, to participate you must be at least 18 years old on race day.

If you still have questions, you can contact the organizers by email:

You can check the race rules here

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