2nd EDITION
La Boucle De L'Étoile 2nd EDITION
Trek, Trail & Ultra Trail
MOROCCO, Oriental Desert Wednesday NOVEMBER 4 to Sunday NOVEMBER 8
Le Spécial Filles, Love Trail Trek & Trail 84 Km Wednesday OCTOBER 28 to Sunday NOVEMBER 1
FOR WALKERS AND ATHLETES
3 distances
4 runner categories
3 days of racing
4 nights in the desert
Accessible to athletes &
to walkers
& Sportsmen
For
For
TREK & TRAIL 84 Km
1st day 32 Km
2nd day 20 Km
3rd day 32 Km
A Trek and Trail of 84 km in 3 loops.
1st day 32 KM to warm up.
2nd day 20 KM with different landscapes.
3rd day 32 KM with a magnificent course.
For first-time athletes and walkers.
Distance equivalent to 2 marathons in 3 days.
104 KM ULTRA TRAIL
1st day 32 Km
2nd day 40 Km
3rd day 32 Km
1st day 32 KM to warm up.
2nd day 40 KM to surpass yourself.
3rd day 32 KM to be a Finisher.
For athletes who want to test themselves.
Distance equivalent to + 2 marathons in 3 days.
126 KM ULTRA TRAIL
1st day 32 Km
2nd day 62 Km
3rd day 32 Km
1st day 32 KM to challenge yourself.
2nd day 62 KM to test your mental strength.
3rd day 32 KM for the Podium.
For athletes who want to test themselves.
Distance equivalent to 3 marathons in 3 days.
Oriental Desert 
La Boucle de l’Étoile
Oriental Desert La Boucle de l’Étoile
Trek / Trail / Ultra Trail in a desert of richly varied terrain and landscapes.
JUST MADE BY THE PIONEERS OF THE 1ST EDITION!
It’s also a Solidarity Race.
Your goal is to surpass yourself!
Our aim is to support serious, recognized associations in the fields of health, education and ecology.
Where do we run? When will it be?
You’ll have the privilege of running or walking in Morocco’s breathtaking Oriental desert.
The race takes place from Wednesday, October 28 to Sunday, November 1, 2026 (for the Girls’ Special, the LOVE TRAIL) and from Wednesday, November 4 to Sunday, November 8, 2026 .
A complete medical team with osteopaths, physiotherapists and podiatrists just for you!
Qualified mountain guides to manage the race.
Professional timekeepers for a serious race!
Numerous checkpoints for safety and refreshments.
Ecology again?
YES, we love nature and natural spaces, and we respect them!
Zero Waste Bivouac!
Transforming plastic waste into new products.
All waste will be sorted, collected and recycled after the race.
We minimize the impact on the natural environment by marking out routes that have the least effect on desert flora and fauna.
We will propose a healthy and rigorous management of water, the source of life!
We all contribute to the research and preservation of water resources in the desert.
Where are we staying?
You will stay 4 nights in a double or traditional tent (Caïdale tent).
Traditional tents (Caïdale tent) sleeping 4 or 6 for runners and team walkers.
Options: solo tents and sleeping bag (extra charge)
All tents have comfortable memory foam mattresses!
Where do we eat? What do we eat? And when do we eat?
You can have breakfast and dinner at the Bivouac.
For lunch, you can take a balanced Lunch Box with you, and don’t forget to bring it back so that we can separate the waste!
A post-race buffet will be set up for your refreshment.
You can stock up on mineral water, fresh fruit and dried fruit at every checkpoint.
We’ll all be eating fresh, controlled food. Some of the food will be organic and seasonal.
We pay particular and rigorous attention to the cold chain and the quality of food during the event.
Where do we wash up? And by the way, the toilets?
The bivouac has showers with a separate men’s and women’s area.
We will have sufficient shower and toilet units with recycled water.
Water will be managed by the logistics team with natural and recycled water.
How do we get there?
We pick you up at Oujda airport and take you to the Bivouac and back.
The return flight to Oujda airport is not included.
We reduce our carbon footprint by taking you to the Bivouac by bus and minibus.
Is it safe though?
The Bivouac and the entire race are secured and guarded 24 hours a day.
The safety of people during the race is ensured by qualified mountain guides,
, the race security team and its fences, the Auxiliary Forces and the Royal Gendarmerie.
The safety of property is ensured by the fire safety team and teams of watchmen.
Is the race on?
Yes, the race has been registered with the Moroccan authorities.
The administrative and police authorities will be at our side for the duration of the sporting event.
Have you thought about the care and health of the riders and the organization’s staff?
The event is covered by our medical partner, a specialist in international outdoor sports events.
A full medical team will be present throughout the event.
Emergency doctor, doctor, nurse, medical logistician, emergency pharmacy, dedicated medical tent,
Intervention vehicles, ambulances, plus a team of osteopaths, physiotherapists and podiatrists to provide you with all the care and well-being you need throughout your race.
Registration opens DECEMBER 1, 2025
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PROMO rate
For the first 100 registrants!
One-off payment 1290 euros, or
3 times free of charge 430 euros
5 times free of charge 258 euros
10 times free of charge 129 euros
Early Bird
Until May 31st!
One-off payment 1490 euros, or
5 times free of charge 298 euros
10 times free of charge 149 euros
Team, Team Building
Until October 31st!
Team: 4 members minimum
Love Trail: 2 members per team
Team Building: 2 employees minimum
One-off payment 1490 euros, or
5 times free of charge 298 euros
10 times free of charge 149 euros
Individual rate
Cool rate until October 31st!
