Run the Ancient Amazigh Trails
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Trail Running
Elevate your running in the Atlas Mountains, where ancient Amazigh trails wind through breathtaking peaks and valleys. Our guided runs offer the perfect blend of high-altitude training, fitness building, and pure mountain beauty—ideal for marathon preparation or simply improving your endurance in an inspiring setting.
Here, every stride connects you to nature, culture, and the centuries-old paths of the Amazigh people, making your training not just effective, but unforgettable.
Half Day Adventure
Tizi Oussem Waterfall Trail Run
Duration: ~2 hours (8 km total) (elevation gain 350m)
Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Description:
Embark on a scenic trail run from the picturesque village of Tizi Oussem to a breathtaking waterfall along paths walked for centuries by the Amazigh. Enjoy a 4 km ascent through terraced fields, wildflowers, and panoramic mountain views.
Pause mid-run at a local shop to refresh with traditional Berber whiskey (mint tea), fresh orange juice, and snacks before heading back to the village. Complete your adventure with a delicious, home-cooked **tajine lunch**, soaking in the warmth of Amazigh hospitality.
Benefits:
Boost your fitness and endurance at 2000m altitude
Experience authentic Amazigh culture and mountain life
Short, manageable trail with stunning views and cultural highlights
Price: 700 dh per person
Max Participants: 10
Includes: Guide, refreshments, and tajine lunch
Full Day Adventure
High Peak Challenge
Duration: ~2 hours (8 km total) (elevation gain 350m)
Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Description:
Embark on a scenic trail run from the picturesque village of Tizi Oussem to a breathtaking waterfall along paths walked for centuries by the Amazigh. Enjoy a 4 km ascent through terraced fields, wildflowers, and panoramic mountain views.
Pause mid-run at a local shop to refresh with traditional Berber whiskey (mint tea), fresh orange juice, and snacks before heading back to the village. Complete your adventure with a delicious, home-cooked **tajine lunch**, soaking in the warmth of Amazigh hospitality.
Benefits:
Boost your fitness and endurance at 2000m altitude
Experience authentic Amazigh culture and mountain life
Short, manageable trail with stunning views and cultural highlights
Price: 700 dh per person
Max Participants: 10
Includes: Guide, refreshments, and tajine lunch
Multi Day adventure
2-Day Atlas Trail Running Excursion
Duration: 2 days / 1 night
Accommodation: Mountain gîte
Meals Included: 2 lunches, 1 dinner, 1 breakfast
Description:
Spend two unforgettable days running through the heart of the Moroccan High Atlas, following ancient Amazigh trails carved by centuries of mountain life. This multi-day adventure blends endurance, culture, and breathtaking scenery—perfect for runners seeking both challenge and immersion.
Day 1:
Depart from the village and ascend along sweeping valley trails, crossing terraced farmlands and rugged ridgelines with panoramic views. Enjoy a freshly prepared lunch along the route before continuing toward your remote mountain gîte. Settle in for a warm evening, share stories over a home-cooked dinner and soak in the silence of the high mountains.
Day 2:
Wake to sunrise over the peaks and enjoy a traditional breakfast to fuel your morning run. Your second run winds through forested paths, mountain passes, and open plateaus, ending with a refreshing, well-earned tajine lunch back in the village.
Highlights:
Two days of guided trail running in stunning mountain terrain
High-altitude fitness boost for marathon or endurance training
Deep connection with Amazigh culture and warm mountain hospitality
Scenic trails walked for generations by the “free people” of the Atlas
Price: 1,600 dh/ person
Max Participants: 10
Includes: Guide, accommodation, all listed meals