Name: High Atlas Ultra Trail
Start: 2027-05-09
End: 2027-05-09
Location: Ouirgane

About the Event

Nestled within the breathtaking Moroccan High Atlas, The HAUT offers runners an unparalleled journey through some of North Africa's most spectacular landscapes. This challenging race invites participants to explore diverse terrains that showcase the region’s unique and captivating beauty.
The course winds its way through rugged cliffs, revealing hidden villages perched on steep hillsides, offering glimpses into traditional Moroccan life. The route also takes runners past a serene lake, cascading waterfalls, babbling streams, deep gorges, and jagged ridges that cut across the mountainside. Each step of the journey presents new vistas and challenges.
Runners will encounter technical downhills with steep peaks demanding both skill and stamina. This race is not for the faint-hearted; it requires a blend of physical prowess and mental fortitude to navigate its varied terrain successfully. Yet, every mile brings rewards in the form of stunning natural scenery that leaves participants awe-struck by the sheer beauty of their surroundings.
The HAUT promises an unforgettable experience where runners can lose themselves in the wild majesty of nature while testing their limits against some of Morocco’s most demanding trails.

Races Offered

HAUT 85

Apr 19, 2026

straighten

Distance — 80K

terrain

Type — Running

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04:00

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$120.00

HAUT 120

May 09, 2027

straighten

Distance — 120K

terrain

Type — Running

timer

04:00

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$148.06

HAUT 21

May 09, 2027

straighten

Distance — 21K

terrain

Type — Running

timer

08:00

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$45.56

HAUT 42

May 09, 2027

straighten

Distance — 44K

terrain

Type — Running

timer

08:00

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$68.33

HAUT 60

May 09, 2027

straighten

Distance — 60K

terrain

Type — Running

timer

08:00

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$91.11

HAUT 10

May 09, 2027

straighten

Distance — 10K

terrain

Type — Running

timer

09:00

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$34.17

HAUT 80

May 09, 2027

straighten

Distance — 85K

terrain

Type — Running

timer

223 days remaining

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$113.89

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Ouirgane.

thermostat Temperature

7.5° / 18.7°

wb_sunny Feels like

4.8° / 15.0°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

11h 51m

water_drop Avg rainfall

1.5 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

5.7 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (5.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

50.4%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:03

nightlight Sunset

20:00

About Ouirgane

Learn more about the host city, Ouirgane.

Aroumd is a small Amazigh village in the Ait Mizane Valley of the High Atlas Mountains of Morocco. Its population is around 1,900. Its altitude is 1900 m above sea level. Aroumd is 40 minutes' walk up the valley from Imlil, and is quieter and seen as more traditional. Aroumd is the highest village in the Ait Mizane Valley and so forms a good base for summitting Mount Toubkal, the highest peak in North Africa. The route into Toubkal passes by Aroumd which is in Toubkal National Park.