Wawgant Toubkal Trail

مسار توبقال في حديقة توبقال الوطنية

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Sports & AdventureImlil

DatesDates TBA · Usually MayCheck locally before booking

Duration3 daysListed event span

Crowd-Public scale varies

Best forCompetition, enduranceFew races anywhere start closer to Africa's

LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: MAD

CategorySports & AdventureFestival type

The story

Wawgant Toubkal Trail in Imlil

The Wawgant Toubkal Trail brings mountain runners to Imlil, a village nicknamed Little Chamonix at the base of Mount Toubkal, North Africa's highest peak. Scheduled for June 12-13, 2027, the race offers 10km, 21km and 42km distances with elevation gains up to 3,160 meters. The 21km Wawgant Goat Trail qualifies for ITRA points toward major international races including UTMB.

Imlil has long served as the gateway for climbers heading up Mount Toubkal, North Africa's highest peak, earning the village its nickname of Little Chamonix among mountaineers who pass through on their way to the summit.

Your trip starts here

What is special

The part that makes it specific.

The place changes

Few races anywhere start closer to Africa's rooftop: Imlil sits at 1,740 meters, directly beneath Toubkal, and the Wawgant Toubkal Trail sends runners up toward genuinely serious elevation, topping out with 3,160 meters of gain on the full 42km course

The mystery stays covered

The 21km Wawgant Goat Trail carries ITRA qualifying status, meaning a strong finish here counts toward entry into major international ultra events such as UTMB, giving the race credibility well beyond Morocco

The city starts moving

Wildlife sightings add unpredictability to the experience, with mouflons, gazelles, caracals, wild boars and royal eagles all recorded along these slopes

The water draws everyone in

Beyond sport, the event carries a direct community purpose: proceeds support Imlil's local cooperative, funding saffron and medicinal-plant projects and income-generating skills training for women in the valley

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The race supports Imlil's cooperative traditions of saffron cultivation and medicinal-plant work

Water and renewal

Living ritual

continuing the village's long relationship with mountain guiding and hospitality at the base of Mount Toubkal

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually May

Getting around

Plan arrival around the route or course in Imlil/Toubkal National Park; closures can make normal travel slower.

What to wear

High-altitude mountain running gear including a windproof layer, gloves for cold summit air, and sturdy trail shoes suited to steep, rocky mountain paths.

Safety

For Wawgant Toubkal Trail, choose safe viewing points, watch weather and leave extra time around starts, finishes or releases.

Where to stay

For peak dates, book flexible lodging near reliable routes into and out of Imlil/Toubkal National Park.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

MAD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map31.76 N, 7.00 W Open in Google Maps

Imlil/Toubkal National Park, Marrakech-Safi, Morocco

Nearest airportOZZ — Ouarzazate

TransportPlan arrival around the route or course in Imlil/Toubkal National Park; closures can make normal travel slower.

Stay areaFor peak dates, book flexible lodging near reliable routes into and out of Imlil/Toubkal National Park.

Your Trip Starts Here

External travel services to turn the plan into a trip — each opens in a new tab.

How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Imlil via local transport.Search routes Find a place to stayStays near Imlil, close enough for the event-day route.Browse stays Find flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for May.Compare fares Festival gearHigh-altitude mountain running gear including a windproof layer, gloves for cold summit air, and sturdy trail shoes suited to steep, rocky mountain paths.Shop the kit Check visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Morocco and apply online.Check entry rules Travel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Wawgant Toubkal Trail?

Wawgant Toubkal Trail is listed for Past edition: 15–17 May 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Wawgant Toubkal Trail take place?

The festival is listed in Imlil, Morocco. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

3 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Toubkal National Park

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

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Listed datesDates TBA · Usually May

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