Close your eyes for a moment and imagine: deep silence, the breath of the wind, the infinite horizon. In front of you, miles of desert, pebbles, sand, immensity. Running in the desert isn't just a sporting feat. It's an experience that shakes you up, that transforms...
"Organizing a Trail in the desert is easy!" That's what I'm often told. Well... that's not so true... or at least not completely true! The reality is far more complex 👇 When I say that I organize La Boucle de l'Étoile, people often imagine : 🌅 desert scouting ✨...
The women taking part in La Boucle de l’Étoile show their resilience, their regular training and their perseverance!
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The Boucle de l’Étoile Trek is much more than just a walk in the desert. It’s a unique adventure that offers walkers of all ages and fitness levels the chance to discover magnificent landscapes, enjoy the benefits of outdoor walking, and engage in an enriching experience, both physically and mentally.
When the passion of an exceptional athlete meets the soul of a unique territory, the result can only be unforgettable. Rachid El Morabity, an emblematic figure of Trail and Ultra trail in Morocco and beyond, recently lent his incomparable expertise to reconnoiter the route of La Boucle de l’Étoile, a Trail and Ultra Trail in the heart of the Oriental desert.
First edition of La Boucle de l’Étoile. Trek, Trail and Ultra Trail for sport and charity in the wild and authentic Oriental desert of Morocco. November 2025.
Unlike the traditional competition where the stopwatch is king, participants walking the 84 km will not be under any time pressure. The aim is simple: to complete the course at your own pace, with no constraints. This format offers total flexibility, allowing everyone to enjoy the desert and the experience to the full, without being performance-driven.
