Atlas Mountains to Sahara Desert, Morocco
What if running could take you back in time?
Climb. Cross. Connect.
A one-of-a-kind trail running expedition through Berber villages, high mountain passes, and the endless dunes of the Sahara.
Morocco
Running Adventure
Durations
6 Days
Difficulty
Expedition
Distance
118 Km
This Isn’t Tourism. It’s Time Travel.
Nomatrail adventures are not vacations. They’re immersive journeys for runners who want to feel the soul of a country. You won’t just visit Morocco. You’ll live it—like a Berber, alongside locals and a small tribe of runners ready to embrace challenge and culture in
- Small group of international runners
- Authentic immersion into Berber culture
- Guided trail runs from the snowy Atlas to the Sahara
- Mountain homes, desert camps & traditional food
- A perfect balance of challenge, depth, and beauty
OVERVIEW
Nomatrail's most surreal adventure!
This is Nomatrail’s most surreal adventure — a 7-day journey covering ~118 km from the Tizi’n’Timit mountain pass (2,901 m) to the dunes of Merzouga, deep into the Moroccan Sahara.
It’s not just a run. It’s a crossing. A connection. A transformation.
You’ll pass through ancient mule trails, lush valleys, arid plateaus, and golden dunes. This isn’t a loop — it’s a north-south traverse of Morocco on foot.
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What Your Feet Will Remember
Total Distance
~118 - 134 km over 6 running days
Average Daily Distance
~19.7 km (range: 9 km to 29 km)
Elevation
Crossing high mountain passes (~2,900 m), steep descents and open plains
Terrain
Snowy ridges, Berber paths, oasis valleys, desert sand, canyons, and gravel flats
Weather
From crisp mountain mornings to hot desert winds
Accomodations
Mountain houses, village guesthouses, and desert camps under the stars
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The Journey Day by Day
Day 1
Transfer from Marrakech. Traditional Berber lunch. Short run into the “Happy People Valley”.
Day 2
>Climb the Tizi’n’Timit pass (~2,901 m). Descend into an oasis valley.
Day 3
Run along ancient mule paths connecting remote Berber villages.
Day 4
Exit the Atlas Mountains. Traverse wide-open plains and visit larger villages.
Day 5
Transfer toward Merzouga. 10 km sunset run into the desert to reach camp.
Day 6
The Journey Day by Day
Climb into cloud forest, then descend 2200m into Providencia.
Enter the isolated “Dantas” domain, meet remote jungle communities.
Ascend wild jungle trails, waterfall lunch with the “Wizard,” glimpse the Pacific.
Recovery run through mangroves, secret beaches, and coastal jungle.
Follow Sir Francis Drake’s route to Drake Bay via dense wetlands.
Final push into Corcovado National Park: beaches, rainforest, silence.
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Upcoming Departure
November 1 to 8, 2025
From 1.784 USD
- Limited spots available
- Lodging
- Guides
- Cultural activities
- Runs
- Transfers
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Why Runners Choose Nomatrail
Because we believe in travel that changes you.
At Nomatrail, we design journeys that go beyond running — into the heart of people, places, and purpose.
What makes us different
- Not just a trail: cultural immersion is central
- Guided by locals like Abdu Oukioud, 3rd best guide in the world (Wanderlust, 2018)
- Boutique group size: no buses, no crowds
- Designed for meaning: from food to rhythm to terrain
- You don’t just visit. You belong.
Ready to push your limits?
Ready to run through snow, stone, and sand?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to your most common questions before you set off on your next Nomatrails expedition.
If you’re an experienced runner who enjoys varied terrain and cultural depth, this trip is for you. It’s challenging, but not ultra-endurance.
Not at all. Expect deep human connection, traditional meals, cultural rituals, language lessons, desert music, and communal fires.
All accommodation, guided runs, cultural experiences, transfers, meals, and full logistics. Flights are not included.
Yes! Most of our runners come solo. You’ll leave with a tribe.
Intimate: 8 to 14 runners per group.
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