Travel

22
Jan 2026
8:26 UTC

Morocco Tactical: Marrakech Marathon slated during morning hours of January 24-25; allot for disruptions

Current Situation:

  • The Marrakech International Marathon is slated to take place in Marrakech between January 24-25.
  • A five-kilometer “race for all” will take place on January 24, at 09:00 (local time), beginning opposite the Koutoubia Mosque.
  • The official marathon and half marathon will take place on January 25 starting at 07:45, with Avenue Prince Moulay Rachid as the starting point.
  • More than 15,000 runners are expected to participate in the marathons. Bicycles and all other wheeled or motorized transport will be prohibited on the marathon route.
  • Additional information about the marathon route can be accessed here.

Recommendations:

Those operating or residing in Marrakech on January 24-25 are advised to allot for travel disruptions in the vicinity of Avenue Prince Moulay Rachid and other streets along the marathon route due to associated closures.

COUNTRY RISK LEVEL Medium
AFFECTED AREA Marrakech; Morocco
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL Low
STRENGTH OF SOURCE Confirmed

Current Situation:

  • The Marrakech International Marathon is slated to take place in Marrakech between January 24-25.
  • A five-kilometer “race for all” will take place on January 24, at 09:00 (local time), beginning opposite the Koutoubia Mosque.
  • The official marathon and half marathon will take place on January 25 starting at 07:45, with Avenue Prince Moulay Rachid as the starting point.
  • More than 15,000 runners are expected to participate in the marathons. Bicycles and all other wheeled or motorized transport will be prohibited on the marathon route.
  • Additional information about the marathon route can be accessed here.

Recommendations:

Those operating or residing in Marrakech on January 24-25 are advised to allot for travel disruptions in the vicinity of Avenue Prince Moulay Rachid and other streets along the marathon route due to associated closures.

COUNTRY RISK LEVEL Medium
AFFECTED AREA Marrakech; Morocco
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL Low
STRENGTH OF SOURCE Confirmed