The Ikkiss run : one might think its short distance makes it easier… but think again ! The Ikkriss Run may be shorter than its elders but it demands an intense effort : two 3000m passes, several technical descents and an ultimate amazing ascent ; it also goes through a number of authentic villages. In other words : a short trail with a maximum thrills :

The Ikkiss trail starts in a very highly strung atmosphere : European trailers competing against locals who know the track inside out. Predictably the Moroccans start at a very quick pace and tear along the track to the Oukaïmeden plateau towards Tizi n’Addi the first pass at 3,000 m. Wise are those who start at a slower pace as this first ascent is particularly tiring.

This difficulty overcome, there is an easy 5km descent to the village of Tacheddirt. You leave the village amongst the applause of the people and follow a rather rolling single bypassing the Adrar n’ Oukaïmeden. Throughout this journey you will meet smiling children, women carrying much heavier bundles of wood than your Camelbag and walnut trees offering a saving shade.

The hilly trail takes you up Amssakrou, the only fueling station of the course, just before the final ascent of the formidable Tizi n’Oukaïmeden.

The trail suddenly straightens up and crosses a stretch of red earth crushed by the sun, soon followed by the bright green silhouettes of thuriferous junipers. The climb is steep, you can feel your legs but the breathtaking landscape largely compensates the effort.

After a 8 km climb you pass the red and green Moroccan flags on Tizi n’Oukaïmeden. You will then see the UTAT village. A final and most enjoyable descent allows you to reach the finish. Advice : savour each second and every stride !

390€*

• • Shuttles : To / (airport Marrakech / Oukaïmeden station).
    From Thursday, 03/10/2019 – Back Monday, 07/10/2018
  • Package travel (bib, road book, …)
  • Accommodation in tents marabout (16m2 / 4 people), bring clothing and low temperature sleeping (0 ° C to -5 ° C).
  • Optional (extra charge and subject to availability): Nights in the CAF chalet (dormitory) – Package 4 nights € 90 (from 03/10/2019 to 06/10/2019 inclusive)
  • Bathroom (shower, toilet …).
  • Dinners (Thursday, 03/10/2019 – Friday, 04/10/2019 – Saturday, 05/10/2019 – Sunday, 06/10/2019 couscous party)
  • Breakfasts (Friday, 04/10/2019 – Saturday, 05/10/2019 – Sunday, 06/10/2019 – Monday, 09/10/2019)
  • Mineral water for the duration of stay
  • Race Logistics:
    • • medical assistance
      • para-medical services (massages)
      • supplies of food and water (places defined by race plan
      • markup race
      • Snack after the race
      • awards with prizes for all the catwalks (1,2,3 Women – Male 1,2,3)
      • Additional activities Oukaïmeden (conferences, discovery of rock carvings, tour of a Berber village, folk music etc …)

    *This price is valid up to June 2019 the 30th – From July 2019 1st, 420€ within the limits of available bib number. Special offer for clubs: 10% discount for the whole group from a group of 10

DATE, TIME AND PLACE OF DEPARTURE

• Sunday, October 6th 9:00
• Oukaïmeden plateau

TYPE OF LAND

• TRACK : 2 KM
• TRAIL : 23,5 KM
• ROUTE : 0,5 KM

RACE TIME

• Winner : about 02h30
  (record 02:32:29 – 2013 Rachid Elmorabity)
• HIGH TIME : 7H

1 REFUELING

• 16,5 KM (AMSKERE) : SOLID + DRINKS

4 CONTROL POINTS (PC)

• 6 KM TIZI N’ADDI (PC17)
• 11 KM TACHEDDIRT (PC16)
• 16,5 KM AMSKERE (PC13)
• 20,7 KM PLATEAU GLIZ (PC14)

4 MEDICALIZED CHECKPOINTS

• 6 KM TIZI N’ADDI (PC17)
• 11 KM TACHEDDIRT (PC16)
• 16,5 KM AMSKERE (PC13)
• 20,7 KM PLATEAU GLIZ (PC14)

Mandatory Equipment : See Article 8 of the UTAT rules