“Run in the M’Goun Atlas Geopark and experience a unique adventure in Morocco” with the Atlas Marathon/Ultra Trail 2024 which will take place from October 10 to 13 in the happy valley of Ait Bouguemez in the heart of the M Geopark ‘Goun in the middle of the high mountains of the Central High Atlas of Morocco, offering distances ranging from 10 km to 120 km for trail runners.
For its organizers, the Atlas Marathon/Ultra Trail 2024 is a unique mountain race that invites runners to explore the breathtaking mountains of the Moroccan Atlas. It takes place in the M’Goun Geopark which is an area recognized by UNESCO for its geological, cultural and natural value where this sporting event presents an excellent combination of sport and tourism and where participants can discover the beauty of the environment Amazigh and contribute to the development of the region.
To date, we are told, 460 Traillers of both sexes have already registered representing Australia, the USA, Ireland, the United Kingdom (UK), Nigeria, Spain, Switzerland, Portugal, Denmark and Morocco are expected at this race which takes place in the Heureuse valley of Aït Bouguemez; this very beautiful corner of the Moroccan Atlas renowned for its breathtaking landscapes, its mountains over 4,000 meters above sea level, its fertile valleys and its very rich ancestral Amazigh culture. Runners will be invited to cross rural paths, traditional villages and mountain paths which bear witness to the cultural and natural wealth of the region.
In addition, the race promotes respect for the environment, highlighting the importance of preserving the nature of the M’Goun Geopark. In this sense, the organizers seek to encourage responsible tourism and support the sustainable development of local communities.
The Atlas Marathon/Ultra Trail 2024 of Ait Bouguemez offers during this second edition; a variety of events suitable for different levels of runners, all at affordable prices and with GPX files for route planning. The main distances of this major sporting event are the “Family Trail” (€25) Ideal for families in a relaxed atmosphere, the Sidi Moussa Trail (€25) which is an accessible and motivating route, the Atlas Skyrace ( 40 €) offering strong emotions in the high mountains with the essence of skyrunning, the Atlas Marathon (60 €) with its 42 km of pure challenge., Igoudamen Trail (75 €): 75 km on the most demanding and Finally ; the Ultra Trail Geopark M’Goun (€90) with its 120 km for the most intrepid.
The Atlas Marathon/Ultra Trail 2024 will take place this year in an ideal environment for mountain running, with moderate temperatures.