"Lake swim and rolling countryside bike in Marrakech, Morocco."
🏊 Swim
Lake swim in Marrakech
🚴 Bike
Rolling bike course through Marrakech region
🏃 Run
Run course through Marrakech
Transition Details
T1/T2 are in the same location · Surface: grass
Weather
Typical race-day conditions: 25°C with 64% humidity.
Registration
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The Story
Ironman 70.3 Morocco takes you to North Africa, where the Atlantic meets the desert. The Atlantic swimming off the Moroccan coast opens the day in temperate lake water at 18°C. The bike course delivers 500m of climbing — rolling through North African terrain with desert and coast. The run brings you home through Marrakech, where Moroccan waterfront running with African energy.
Morocco's Atlantic 70.3 — North African hospitality, Atlantic ocean, and the gateway to African triathlon. Every race has a personality shaped by its geography, its climate, and its people. Ironman 70.3 Morocco is worth the journey.
"Racing in Marrakech — the course shows you the real Morocco, not the tourist version."
"Morocco's Atlantic 70.3 — North African hospitality, Atlantic ocean, and the gateway to African triathlon."
What It Feels Like
Ironman 70.3 Morocco in Marrakech, Morocco — an honest rolling course in warm conditions that rewards the well-prepared.
🏊 The Swim
Cool lake swimming at 18°C. Wetsuits typically permitted and welcome.
🚴 The Bike
Rolling course with 500m of climbing. The rolling terrain rewards steady power output.
🏃 The Run
Through Marrakech in warm conditions (25°C average). Ideal running temperature for most athletes.
Legendary Moments
Ironman 70.3 Morocco Launches
The race comes to Marrakech, bringing branded half-distance triathlon to North Africa, where the Atlantic meets the desert.
💡 Insider Tips
- → The swim at 18°C may or may not be wetsuit-legal. Prepare for both scenarios.
- → The 500m of climbing is honest but not extreme. Train for rolling terrain — steady power through undulations.
- → Arrive 2-3 days early to acclimatise and explore Marrakech. The travel experience is part of the value.
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FAQ
What distance is the Ironman 70.3 Morocco? +
The Ironman 70.3 Morocco is a Half Ironman / 70.3 distance triathlon: 1900m swim, 90km bike, and 21.1km run (113km total) in Marrakech, Morocco.
When is the Ironman 70.3 Morocco? +
Typically held in October on a Sunday.
Water temperature and wetsuit rules? +
Lake water at 18°C average. Wetsuits are allowed.
How hilly is the bike course? +
500m of climbing over 90km. Profile: rolling. Drafting not allowed.
What's the weather like on race day? +
19–31°C, 64% humidity, 26% rain chance, 13 km/h winds.
Average finish time? +
Approximately 5h 30m. Varies with conditions and athlete experience.
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