Course Map
Route based on 2025 course — may differ slightly from this year.
About this Race
The Casablanca International Marathon is one of Morocco's premier road races, a flat course through the country's largest city along the Atlantic coast and past landmarks like the grand Hassan II Mosque. The level seaside terrain is reasonably fast, with the autumn staging offering milder conditions than the deep summer. It draws a regional field to a modern, growing event in Morocco's commercial heart. The flat roads and coastal stretches reward even pacing, with sea breezes the main variable. It suits runners who want a fast-leaning North African coastal race in a vibrant, cosmopolitan city.
Course Insight
Marrakech is a flat, fast January course winding past palm groves and the ancient medina in pleasant winter conditions ideal for quick times. The level terrain leaves pacing discipline to you on the open stretches. Midday warmth can build, so manage fluids and don't over-run the cool early kilometres. The exotic scenery is a tempting distraction. Run it as an even time trial and the flat route delivers a fast day.
Difficulty Breakdown
Mostly due to challenging typical weather.
Course Details
- Course type
- Loop
- Elevation gain
- 174m
- Elevation loss
- 163m
- Highest point
- 57m
- Lowest point
- 6m
- Net drop
- 11m
- Start
- Boulevard Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah
- Cutoff time
- 6h 30m
Course Records
Race History
The Casablanca International Marathon was established in the late 2000s as one of Morocco's premier road races, tracing the Atlantic seafront of the country's largest city past the grand Hassan II Mosque. Its flat coastal course and milder autumn timing built its identity as a fast-leaning North African race. From its founding it drew a growing regional field. Held each autumn, it remains a vibrant event in Morocco's commercial heart.
Plan Your Trip
Everything you need to know to get there, get settled, and get to the start line.
- Nearest airport(s)
- Mohammed V Casablanca (CMN), Rabat–Salé (RBA)
- Best area to stay
- The city centre for proximity to the route, the Corniche at Ain Diab for seaside hotels, and the old medina for atmospheric, value stays.
- Getting to the start
- The start is in the city centre; take a taxi or walk from central hotels to the start.