Those who opt for early arrival will arrive in Marrakech, where we will pick you up at the airport and take you to our beautiful riad (traditional courtyard house). That evening we’ll enjoy a relaxed rooftop dinner together before turning for a good night of sleep - tomorrow is a full day!




No organized run

Meals: D (dinner)

Those who arrived early will enjoy a relaxed breakfast before heading out for the day with our local partner for a walking tour of Marrakech, exploring the palaces, the history and the famous maze-like souks (markets). Meanwhile, we will pick up the others at the airport and take you to our beautiful riad (traditional courtyard house). That evening we will all get to know each other over a delicious welcome dinner right at the riad, and afterward those who manage to hold off the jet lag can go experience the Djemaa El-fna (the central square of the old city): sample local treats, bargain for scarves, charm a cobra, jump into a drum circle or simply wander around and take it all in!



No organized run

Meals: BLD (breakfast, lunch, dinner) for early arrivals; D for regular arrivals

After a big breakfast we depart Marrakech will drive far into the upper Ourika Valley to an area scarcely visited by tourists. From a road pass nestled high amongst the mountains we will start our run into the farthest reaches of this beautiful valley, taking in breathtaking views and catching glimpses of daily village life that are never seen from the highways. Lunch will be prepared by our crew and waiting at the end of the run, aching limbs can be soaked in the bracing alpine waters of the Ourika river and then, if we haven’t worn you out yet, you can opt for active recovery with a short hike to nearby waterfalls and a short tour of a traditional Berber household. Afterwards we head back to our guesthouse for a mountain sunset, an evening feast, and some chill time.

Running: up to 9 mi / 15km, 1000 ft / 300m elevation gain/loss; dirt road
Meals: BLD

This morning’s run starts right from our hotel and cruises through rare-in-Morocco pine forests, past remote Berber villages and along some stellar single-track on trails seldom visited by tourists. At the mountain top finish line of the run enjoy a restorative picnic lunch packed with fresh fruit, salads, grilled meats, fresh bread and copious amounts of sweet mint tea. That afternoon there will be plenty of time to relax and recover at our secluded valley refuge (and perhaps fit in a visit to a local rug shop as well!)

Running: Up to 9 miles, single track, dirt road
Meals: BLD

Fell in love with Imlil? Good, because you get to stay a bit longer… and earn your way to the best views yet! We’ll begin from our riad, warming up with a bit of pavement before hitting a rolling dirt road that winds above the valley and below the highest peaks in North Africa, eventually culminating with a challenging single track climb climb to a pass with a big reward at the top - 360 degree views and fresh orange juice! Cruise back down to finish back at the hotel for lunch on the sunny rooftop terrace and time to relax before a short trek to a local home for tea and another hearty dinner.

Running: 7 mi / 12km, 1300 ft / 400m elevation gain, 2500 ft / 750m elevation loss; dirt road & technical mountain single track
Meals: BLD

Fell in love with Imlil? Good, because you get to stay a bit longer… and earn your way to the best views yet! We’ll begin from our riad, warming up with a bit of pavement before hitting a rolling dirt road that winds above the valley and below the highest peaks in North Africa, eventually culminating with a challenging single track climb climb to a pass with a big reward at the top - 360 degree views and fresh orange juice! Cruise back down to finish back at the hotel with plenty of time to relax and recover on the sunny rooftop terrace before another home-cooked dinner together.

Running: Up to 10 mi / 16km, 2500 ft / 750m elevation gain/loss; dirt road & technical mountain single track
Meals: BLD

Today we depart Imlil the same way we arrived in the area - on foot! A spectacular route tonight climbing up and out of the Imlil valley, winding along a lonely and stunning dirt road, before descending into the Azzaden Valley - an oasis of green forest and agriculture. A good day to go big today as we will rest tomorrow on our travel day to the coast. A cosy ecolodge is our home for tonight with a chilly pool and inviting grassy lawn to sprawl in or on for the afternoon recovery time! A final mountain feast for dinner before hit the road for some very different - but equally beautiful - scenery!

Running: 11 mi / 18km, 1500 ft / 450m elevation gain; dirt road
Meals: BLD

Today is mostly a recovery and travel day. Wake up and enjoy a relaxed breakfast at our lodge before we hit the road west to the charming coastal city of Essaouira, whose fortified walls you may recognize from Game of Thrones! We will get settled into our home for the next few nights, a former palace that has since been converted into an opulent riad that will have you feeling like royalty. Enjoy an afternoon relaxing by the pool, or head out to explore the ancient medina before a beachfront dinner. Warning: you may not want to leave.

Running: no scheduled run; afternoon shakeout optional
Meals: BLD

After breakfast at the riad we will have a short drive to our final run of the trip, a cruise-y stretch of coastal cliff single track above the turquoise Atlantic ocean. Your final indulgent picnic lunch awaits on the beach - fresh-caught this time! - then we’ll head back to town with time set aside for exploring the souks, visiting the port or strolling the beach before our grand finale dinner!



Running: up to 7 mi / 11km, 600 ft / 200m elevation gain/loss; single track trail
Meals: BLD

That’s it! Wake up to a final big breakfast and get packed up before departing for Marrakech. We’ll arrive with plenty of time to board flights home, or to connect to further travel.



Running: no organized run

Meals: B