THE 23rd MARRAKECH INTERNATIONAL MARATHON & HALF MARATHON

Sunday, 29 January 2012

Marathon de Marrakech

The Marathon to remember in a city you will never forget

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RACE ENTRY / REGISTRATION Only

MARATHON: 60 Euros / HALF MARATHON: 40 Euros

Please click here to fill in your Race Entry online > Entry Form/ Registration

We are offering FREE RACE ENTRY (Marathon or Half-Marathon) for runners who book one of our packages  (Limited offer) – we have selected two hotels for you with good standard and very close to the start and finish of the race.

Marrakech Marathon & Half-Marathon is a unique running experience in one of the most beautiful cities of the world

The Marathon course flat and fast and takes you by numerous historic sights and landmarks in Marrakech. Also the climate is perfect for runners!

Marathon: 42,195 km & Half-Marathon: 21,097 km (Approved by I.A.A.F & A.I.M.S)
Supply stations: The points of supply are available all at every 5 km (water, and orange sections) until arrival. The sponge stations are available every 5 km staring from the 7^th km.
Timing & Signposting:  Timing appears regularly during the course and by a clock at arrival - Signposting of the course materialized by ground and by panels.

Times of Start / Departure: Marathon: 08h30 AM & Half-Marathon: 08h30 AM

Temperature: Average daytime temperature: 20 °c a day.

Time Limit (Maximum Time authorised): MARATHON (05h30) & HALF MARATHON (03h00)

Race Entry Fees : Marathon 60 Euros / Half-Marathon: 40 Euros

Marrakech Marathon & Half-Marathon 2012

Under the high patronage of His Majesty Mohammed VI the King of Morocco, The International Marathon of Marrakech announces its 23rd Edition on January 29, 2012.
More than 5000 thousands of runners from all over the world (including France, UK, Holland, Argentina, Germany,…..) are expected to take part in this fantastic sporting festival
The magical city of Marrakech offers an exceptional setting for this prestigious event, with a very mild (20 to 25 °C daytime temperature) in January and a beautiful circuit, considered as one of the fastest in the world, it is laid out across the roads along the Palm trees area of Marrakech, orange and olive trees of the Menara Gardens and also the ramparts of the old and legendary Medina of Marrakech.

TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS

Suggested Travel Packages

Package 1: MARATHON TOUR, 499 GBP pp OR 625 Euros pp

Package 2: ALBATROS GARDEN Hotel 5 Star, from 239 GBP pp OR 299 Euros pp

Package 3: EL ANDALOUS Hotel 4 Star, from 199 GBP pp OR 249 Euros pp

Package 4: DELLAROSA Suite-Hotel 4 Star: from 229 GBP pp OR 289 Euros pp

Package 5: ALMAS Hotel 3 Star: from 185 GBP pp OR 235 Euros pp

Flight options to Marrakech

Extension of your stay in Marrakech– Family & Friends Programme

EXCURSIONS

Package 1: Marathon Tour

Friday 27^th January 2012: Flight from London to Marrakech. Meeting & assistance at Marrakech Airport and transfer to the ALBATROS GARDEN HOTEL 5***** - Check-in, Dinner & overnight

Saturday 28^th January 2012: Buffet Breakfast at the hotel, followed by the distribution of the race numbers (for runners) then we leave the hotel for a morning guided tour of Marrakech – Lunch at leisure and transfer back to the hotel for a relaxation – In the afternoon you can join us for an excursion to the to the OURIKA Valley in the foothill of the High Atlas Mountains or you can relax at the hotel. – Dinner & overnight at the hotel.

Sunday 29^th January 2012: gathering at the reception of the hotel after breakfast then we walk to the start of the race (Marathon / Half-Marathon) about 2 minutes walk to the start. Hammam (Moroccan Traditional steam bath) + Massage after the race. Dinner & overnight at the hotel.

Monday 30 January 2012: Buffet Breakfast at the hotel, then transfer to Marrakech Airport for the return flight.

-          Possibility of extending your stay in Marrakech (please contact us for more details)

-          If you like to make your own flights arrangements and join our group in Marrakech please contact us so we can give you new quotation excluding the flight

Option A: Marathon Tour Package EXCLUDING FLIGHT from UK: 410 Euros per person (sharing a twin or double room) - Single room supplement: 56 Euros (for 3 Nights)

Option B: Marathon Tour Package INCLUDING FLIGHT from UK: Price per person: From 499 GBP (sharing a twin or double room) & subject to flight availability - Single room supplement: £45 (for 3 Nights)

The price includes: Return flight from London to Marrakech + 3 Nights accommodation on Half Board in the Albatros Garden Hotel 5***** + Complimentary Race Entry (guaranteed entry: Marathon or Half-Marathon) your race number & Electronic Chip & Marathon Tee Shirt will be ready to collect at our welcome desk in the lobby of the ALBATROS GARDEN + Transfers and transportation + guided tour of Marrakech + excursion to the Ourika Valley + Hammam & Massage + our permanent assistance

Package 2: ALBATROS GARDEN Hotel 5*****

(Less than 5 minutes walk to the start & finish of the race)

Option A: Price per person: 239 GBP or 299 Euros (sharing a twin or double room) - Single room supplement: 45 GBP or 56 Euros (for 3 nights)

The price includes: Three (03) Nights accommodation on Bed & Breakfast in the ALBATROS GARDEN HOTEL 5*****+ Complimentary Race Entry (guaranteed race entry: Marathon or Half-Marathon) your race number & Electronic Chip & Marathon Tee Shirt will be ready to collect at our welcome desk in the lobby of the ALBATROS GARDEN (Located 2 minutes walk from the start of the race) + Transfers from and to Marrakech Airport + our Assistance

Option B: Price per person: From 429 GBP (sharing a twin or double room) & subject to flight availability - Single room supplement: 45 GBP (for 3 nights)

The price includes: Return scheduled flight from London to Marrakech + Three (03) Nights accommodation on Bed & Breakfast in the ALBATROS GARDEN HOTEL 5***** + Complimentary Race Entry (guaranteed race entry: Marathon or Half-Marathon) your race number & Electronic Chip & Marathon Tee Shirt will be ready to collect at our welcome desk in the lobby of the ALBATROS GARDEN (Located 2 minutes walk from the start of the race) + Transfers from and to Marrakech Airport + our Assistance

Extra Night: 30 GBP or 38 Euros per person sharing / Single supplement per extra Night: 14 GBP or 18 Euros

ALBATROS GARDEN HOTEL 5***** (Central Marrakech)

Albatros Garden (recently renovated and under new management) is situated in the centre of Marrakech near the fortifications, within easy reach of the legendary Djemaa El Fna square by taxi or on foot and facing the sublime Atlas mountains.

Rooms open to balconies. Televisions come with satellite channels. Direct-dial phones with voice mail and in-room safes are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs, bathrobes, slippers, mini bar, and air conditioning are also included. Hypo-allergenic bedding, irons/ironing boards, and wake-up calls can be requested. Housekeeping is provided.

Albatros Garden features two swimming pools and children's pool, a fitness centre with Jacuzzi, sauna a traditional Turkish bath, massage parlour and two tennis courts. The Albatros Garden Marrakech hotel also offers a rich selection of restaurants and bars, an Asian and Mediterranean restaurants, a pool bar serving snacks, a brasserie, a Moroccan restaurant, the Moucharabie bar and the Colombus bar. The Albatros Garden Hotel also provides a business centre and secretarial services, meeting facilities and banqueting facilities, a concierge desk and free parking.

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Package 3: EL ANDALOUS Hotel 4****

(Less than 5 minutes walk to the start & finish of the race)

Option A: Price per person: 199 GBP or 249 Euros (sharing a twin or double room) - Single room supplement: 50 GBP or 63 Euros (for 3 nights)  

The price includes: Three (03) Nights accommodation on Bed & Breakfast in EL ANDALOUS HOTEL 4****+ Complimentary Race Entry (guaranteed race entry: Marathon or Half-Marathon) your race number & Electronic Chip & Marathon Tee Shirt will be ready to collect at our welcome desk in the lobby of the ALBATROS GARDEN (Located 2 minutes walk from the start of the race) + Transfers from and to Marrakech Airport + our Assistance

Option B: Price per person: From 395 GBP (sharing a twin or double room) & subject to flight availability - Single room supplement: 50 GBP

The price includes: Return scheduled flight from London to Marrakech + Three (03) Nights accommodation on Bed & Breakfast in EL ANDALOUS HOTEL 4****+ Complimentary Race Entry (guaranteed race entry: Marathon or Half-Marathon) your race number & Electronic Chip & Marathon Tee Shirt will be ready to collect at our welcome desk in the lobby of the ALBATROS GARDEN (Located 2 minutes walk from the start of the race) + Transfers from and to Marrakech Airport + our Assistance

Extra Night: 22 GBP or 28 Euros per person sharing / Single supplement per extra Night: 17 GBP or 22 Euros

EL ANDALOUS HOTEL 4****

In the heart of Marrakech residential area, the "hivernage", Andalous hotel assert with an Andalusian architecture, that is perfectly integrated into a sumptuous garden of 7000 m²

Situated at a walking distance of the historical "Djemâa El Fna" square, the "Koutoubia" minaret, the beautiful garden of "Agdal", the royal "Menara" and the congress palace, EL Andalous hotel joins tradition to modernity.

The 195 rooms whose 10 rooms with living rooms are entirely air-conditioned and heated (individual adjustment by remote control) Each room includes two double beds (1,40m of width each), a bathroom and separated toilets, a direct telephone, a television with satellite and built-in radio, and a private balcony.
El Andalous hotel has a Moroccan restaurant, international restaurant, a lounge restaurant with tapas "LA CASA", as well as a snack bar, a tearoom and an Eastern bar.
To make your stay the most comfortable, El Andalous hotel offers you a warmed swimming pool, children wider, tennis courts, a fitness area, a sauna, a Hammam, money change, laundry service, room service open 24h/24 and several other entertainments; ping pong, Billiard, Baby foot, adventure playground for children

Package 4: DELLAROSA Suite-Hotel 4****

(5 minutes walk to the start & finish of the race)

Option A: Price per person: 229 GBP or 289 Euros (sharing a twin or double room) - Single room supplement: 48 GBP or 60 Euros (for 3 nights)

The price includes: Three (03) Nights accommodation on Bed & Breakfast in DELLAROSA HOTEL 4**** + Complimentary Race Entry (guaranteed race entry: Marathon or Half-Marathon) your race number & Electronic Chip & Marathon Tee Shirt will be ready to collect at our welcome desk in the lobby of the ALBATROS GARDEN (Located 2 minutes walk from the start of the race) + Transfers from and to Marrakech Airport + our Assistance

Option B: Price per person: From 419 GBP (sharing a twin or double room) & subject to flight availability - Single room supplement: 48 GBP (for 3 nights)

The price includes: Return scheduled flight from London to Marrakech + Three (03) Nights accommodation on Bed & Breakfast in DELLAROSA HOTEL 4**** + Complimentary Race Entry (guaranteed race entry: Marathon or Half-Marathon) your race number & Electronic Chip & Marathon Tee Shirt will be ready to collect at our welcome desk in the lobby of the ALBATROS GARDEN (Located 2 minutes walk from the start of the race) + Transfers from and to Marrakech Airport + our Assistance

Extra Night: £40 GBP or 38 Euros per person sharing / Single supplement per extra Night: 28 GBP or 35 Euros

DELLAROSA SUITE-HOTEL & SPA 4****

Ideally located in Hivernage at the heart of Marrakesh, Dellarosa Hotel Suites & Spa, offers a luxurious and peaceful setting, comfortable rooms and excellent facilities.
The 37 Rooms come fully equipped with modern amenities including private bathroom, comfortable beds, satellite TV, and free Wi-Fi access.
The bar and restaurant feature superb drinks and dishes, blending international and local flavours. Guests can dine against a panoramic backdrop of the Atlas Mountains.
The Dellarosa is only a few minutes from the medina and the famous Jemaa El Fna square. Back in the relaxing atmosphere of the hotel, guests can enjoy an outdoor swimming pool and luxurious spa including Hammam, Jacuzzi and fitness centre.

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Package 5: ALMAS Hotel 3***

(about 10 minutes walk to the start & finish of the race)

Option A: Price per person: 185 GBP or 235 Euros (sharing a twin or double room) - Single room supplement: 30 GBP or 38 Euros (for 3 nights)  

The price includes: Three (03) Nights accommodation on Bed & Breakfast in ALMAS HOTEL 3***+ Complimentary Race Entry (guaranteed race entry: Marathon or Half-Marathon) your race number & Electronic Chip & Marathon Tee Shirt will be ready to collect at our welcome desk in the lobby of the ALBATROS GARDEN (Located 2 minutes walk from the start of the race) + Transfers from and to Marrakech Airport + our Assistance

Option B: Price per person: From 375 GBP (sharing a twin or double room) & subject to flight availability - Single room supplement: 30 GBP

The price includes: Return scheduled flight from London to Marrakech + Three (03) Nights accommodation on Bed & Breakfast in ALMAS HOTEL 3***+ Complimentary Race Entry (guaranteed race entry: Marathon or Half-Marathon) your race number & Electronic Chip & Marathon Tee Shirt will be ready to collect at our welcome desk in the lobby of the ALBATROS GARDEN (Located 2 minutes walk from the start of the race) + Transfers from and to Marrakech Airport + our Assistance

Extra Night: 22 GBP or 28 Euros per person sharing / Single supplement per extra Night: 10 GBP or 13 Euros

ALMAS HOTEL 3***

Located in the centre of Marrakech at the heart of the animated Gueliz district, ALMAS Hotel, a real haven of comfort,
is a few minutes away from the famous Jamaa-el-Fna Square. You are going to find all the
hospitality and comfort of a great hotel close to Mohammed V Avenue known for its cafés,
restaurants and shops. ALMAS Hotel also offers an open view over the city and the Atlas
Mount from its panoramic sun terrace, an excellent space for relaxation. The hotel will soon
be equipped with a swimming pool.

ROOMS: Fashioned in a sober and refined style, the ALMAS Hotel’s 71 spacious and well-equipped
rooms cater all the services that a comfortable hotel can provide (air-conditioner, TV,
national and international channels, mini-bar, and telephone). All the rooms are equipped
with a wireless internet connection and some are equipped with Italian beds.

SUITES: The 8 suites offer special comfort, very spacious rooms, large beds and a salon corner with refined
decoration

FLIGHTS TO MARRAKECH

- Direct Flights from London Heathrow & Gatwick to Marrakech operated by ROYAL AIR MAROC

- Direct Flights from London Heathrow to Marrakech operated by BRITISH MIDLAND

- Direct Flights from London Gatwick to Marrakech operated by BRITISH AIRWAYS

- Direct Flights from Manchester & Gatwick to Marrakech operated by EASYJET

- Direct Flights from Manchester & Gatwick to Marrakech operated by THOMSON FLY

- Direct Flights from Luton & Bristol & East Midlands & Edinburgh to Marrakech operated by RYANAIR

Please do not hesitate to contact us for the best deals on flights to MARRAKECH

Extension of your stay in Marrakech – Excursions – Family & Friends Programme

While you are not running you have the opportunity to enjoy the sightseeing of Marrakech and its surrounding (Ourika Valley, High Atlas Mountains,…)

Partners, Family & Friends
If you wish to travel with your family / partner / friends there are plenty of things to do / see in and around Marrakech. And while you are running they are welcome to join the spectators in several spots to see you come through the Finish.

Extending your stay in Morocco
After the race you can extend your stay in Marrakech with plenty of things to do and many places to see; and / or spend one night or two in the seaside city of Essaouira….

EXCURSIONS

In & Around Marrakech

Historical Tour of Marrakech: Surrounded by a luxuriant palm-grove, Marrakech is also known as the southern pearl. The monumental architecture of the Koutoubia, Bahia’s palace, the Saadian tombs, will take you to the always vibrant life of the Djemaa el Fna square (Half-day tour)

Visit the SOUKS: The heart of city life, the Medina will captivate you. Each craftsman corporation is represented in its own district. There everything is made, sold, swapped...Don’t forget to bargain!! (Half Day Tour)

Excursion to the OURIKA VALLEY: Located at the foot of the famous ski station OUKAIMEDEN, the lushly OURIKA valley slowly rises up to the first hills of the High Atlas where typical villages are rested. It is a pure wonderful place where the birds only disturb the silence. Ourika is also famous for its local pottery. Lunch included

Excursion to ESSAOUIRA: Formerly called Mogador, the history of Essaouira-located on the Atlantic coast, goes back to the VII century B.C it has been a centre of activity on the African coast during several periods of its history. Essaouira is now a charming little fishermen town with a mild climate all year round.

Excursion to PLATEAU OF KIK: Adventure by Land Rover to the desert track roads of the KIK PLATEAU and the LAKE OF LALLA TAKARKOUST - Lunch at a local restaurant under nomad tents and return to Marrakech via the mountainous road of the OUIRGANE VALLEY and the Berber VILLAGE OF ASNI.

Excursion to OUARZAZATE AND THE KASBAHS: This round trip of 400 km leads over the Tizin’n Tichka pass at an altitude of 2.269 m. The various landscapes dotted with Berber villages are superb. Visit of the famous Kasbah of Aît Benhaddou, and the Kasbahs of Tifoultout and Taourirt. (Lunch included)

Other Activities:

A Day with the Berbers (Excursion / Hiking in the High Atlas Mountains),
Tennis, Clay Pigeon shooting, Quad Biking, Camel Riding, Horse Back Riding in the foothill of the High Atlas Mountains ….

Jet Skiing, Fishing, Mountain Biking – 4x4 Drive, Karting, Moroccan Cuisine Workshops, Henna Party,...

Race Entry Form / Registration

Race Entry: Marathon 60 Euros / Half-Marathon: 40 Euros

Marrakech International Marathon & Half-Marathon Race Entry Form