Africa / Morocco / Marrakech
International Marathon of Marrakech 2027
At the starting line
A race worth the journey.
Marrakech's road marathon is held alongside a half marathon, with a route through the city and its surrounding avenues. The event combines an international field with Marrakech's winter running setting.
Know the course
Race route
Explore the course and the climbs before you get to the starting line.
Marathon
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Event history
Marrakech has a long-running international marathon festival, whose organizer identifies January 2026 as its 36th edition. A distance-specific inaugural date was not securely confirmed from organizer material.
Previous winners
The last ten completed editions where results can be verified. Overall men's and women's winners for this distance.
| Edition | Men | Time | Women | Time | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Abdelhadi Labaali | 2:07:34 | Hayat Benhima | 2:24:48 | Results ↗ |
| 2025 | Alfonce Kibiwott Kigen | 2:08:50 | Tirfi Tsegaye | 2:25:46 | Results ↗ |
| 2024 | Sammy Kitwara | 2:07:53 | Kaoutar Farkoussi | 2:27:58 | Results ↗ |
| 2023 | Gilbert Kibet | 2:09:48 | Kaltoum Bouaasayriya | 2:27:22 | Results ↗ |
| 2022 | Bonsa Dida | 2:09:34 | Fatima Ezzahra Gardadi | 2:24:59 | Results ↗ |
| 2020 | Hicham Laqouahi | 2:06:32 | Hawi Alemu Negeri | 2:27:56 | Results ↗ |
| 2019 | Fikadu Girma Teferi | 2:08:43 | Zewdu Asefa Mulunesh | 2:29:57 | Results ↗ |
| 2018 | Wycliffe Biwott | 2:11:04 | Tinbit Weldegebriel | 2:26:48 | Results ↗ |
| 2017 | Gebretsadik Abraha | 2:08:55 | Ashu Kasim | 2:30:18 | Results ↗ |
| 2016 | Moses Mbugua Gaikaria | 2:11:41 | Shasho Insermu | 2:32:42 | Results ↗ |
Ten completed editions through January 2026; the cancelled 2021 edition is skipped. Selected source times are shown; timing providers and news reports differ for some editions.
Runner perspectives
Selected summaries of public runner reviews. These describe the editions and distances noted, and experiences may change.
He enjoyed the mountain backdrop and a different marathon experience, but merging with the much larger half marathon field created crowding; he recommends trying it while saying he would not hurry back.
Scott Jenkins · Read review ↗2026Marathon
He found the smooth, very flat course suited his rhythm, but weaving through half marathon runners and congestion at a water station cost energy. His missing result was corrected later.
David (Goal-Oriented Runner) · Read review ↗2025Marathon
Typical race weather
January in Marrakech
- Average daytime high
- 17.8°C
- Average overnight low
- 5.2°C
- Average monthly precipitation
- 36 mm
January has mild daytime highs but much colder overnight lows. The large temperature swing makes a warm waiting layer useful alongside lighter racing clothes. Average daily highs are 17.8°C and overnight lows 5.2°C. Average precipitation totals about 36 mm over the whole month. Rain preparation is sensible, but the total does not give the chance or timing of rain during the race. These are historical regional averages, not a forecast or race-hour temperatures; the coast, hills and start line may differ.
Climate source ↗ · NASA POWER / MERRA-2 grid near Marrakech (31.63°, -7.98°); not a weather station · January 2001–2020 (20 years)
Historical averages describe typical conditions, not the forecast or the temperature at the starting line.
What to wear
- Racing: consider a technical T-shirt with shorts or light tights; removable sleeves or a thin long-sleeve layer may suit a cooler forecast.
- Waiting at the start: bring a removable warm layer and, if rain is forecast, a rain shell or poncho. If the start-time forecast is cold, consider light gloves and a hat or headband that you can remove.
- After finishing: keep a dry top and an extra layer in your finish bag.
- These are editorial clothing suggestions. Check the forecast close to race day and adapt to your own comfort.
Check the forecast close to race day and adjust your clothing to the start time and your own comfort.
Guide sources checked on .
Checked on 4 Oct 2026 · Event source
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