The Event

The innovative concept of Trek Des Gazelles By Mélanie has its origins in the story of its founder. 

An event professional and a fervent advocate of authentic tourism, in 2014, Mélanie imagined a unique adventure in Morocco. 

Fearless and a pioneer, the following year she gathered around sixty women on a trek across the majestic High Atlas mountain range.

Since then, Mélanie and her Franco-Moroccan team have kept the event alive every year, bringing together more than a hundred women from all over the world at each of the three destinations. 

With a focus on the environment, they offer the opportunity to explore the Kingdom's most iconic landscapes with distinction and respect.

At the heart of this adventure, the Trek des Gazelles by Mélanie also carries a strong commitment: supporting the fight against pediatric cancer.

The first women's trek conceived in the world of sports events, the Trek Des Gazelles By Mélanie is an inspiring adventure journey, where strength, grace and sisterhood are revealed at every stage and enhance all women.

Together, the participants walk to push their limits and share a message of hope for the benefit of children with cancer.

This event, devoid of any competitive spirit, offers an extraordinary respite. It invites women from all walks of life to escape the frenetic pace of modern life.

Inspired by the exhilaration of bygone journeys and wide open spaces, Mélanie delivers a bucolic and meaningful adventure — a revisited caravan, blending tradition and modern comfort — for a true return to the essentials.

The Trek Des Gazelles By Mélanie is a traveling adventure in the heart of the most beautiful and vast spaces of Morocco.

Accompanied by a camel caravan and guided by a team of passionate professionals, on each edition, the participants cross the most preserved landscapes of the Kingdom over nearly 100 km and several days of walking.

Each route is meticulously planned by the Sports Directorate, in collaboration with expert guides familiar with Morocco's natural landscapes. Desert, mountains, and ocean shores combine to create a mosaic of breathtaking scenery, where each stage reveals the nobility of Africa and its endemic biodiversity.

A unique journey to discover Morocco in a different way, in the gentleness of an exploration from another time.

With nearly 28 editions organized, the Trek des Gazelles by Mélanie relies on rigorous organization to support each participant in the best conditions.

Each edition mobilizes a team of nearly 100 people, carefully selected by management for their professionalism and values, ensuring attentive and personalized support throughout the trek — as many participants as dedicated staff. 

Management, certified guides, medical team, specialized logistics, media and institutional partners ensure safety and premium supervision.

With nearly 28 editions organized, the Trek des Gazelles by Mélanie relies on rigorous organization to support each participant in the best conditions.

Each edition mobilizes a team of nearly 100 people, carefully selected by management for their professionalism and values, ensuring attentive and personalized support throughout the trek — as many participants as dedicated staff. 

Management, certified guides, medical team, specialized logistics, media and institutional partners ensure safety and premium supervision.

A true itinerant adventure through desert, mountains and shores of the Moroccan ocean, the Trek des Gazelles by Mélanie also stands out for its revisited bivouacs, where comfort, tradition and refinement prolong the wonder.

Mélanie's signature lies in her reference to the bivouacs of Saharan caravans.

Each stop is designed to be a refined and elegant interlude amidst the vast Moroccan landscapes. The founder meticulously blends every detail of her camps to preserve their charm and nomadic spirit. An invitation to travel from another era.

On the Trek des Gazelles by Mélanie, gastronomy is fully integrated into the experience.

Under the direction of the Chef, two brigades composed of commis and servers ensure the smooth running of meals every day — lunch and dinner —, offering generous and tasty cuisine with the flavors of Morocco.

Fresh produce is delivered daily to the bivouacs, guaranteeing quality, balance and consistency.

In the warm atmosphere of nomadic camps, meals become true moments of sharing, where conviviality and Moroccan way of life perfectly enhance the magic of adventure.

“Crossing through unspoiled natural areas commits us to preserving the environment.”

Since 2015, the organization has significantly reduced its water and plastic consumption to limit its environmental footprint. By prioritizing camel and mule caravans, teams minimize fuel use while supporting rural communities.

True to its ethics, Trek Des Gazelles By Mélanie collaborates primarily with committed Moroccan artisans, guardians of recognized and responsible know-how.

The Management promotes circularity to reduce environmental impacts and supports women's autonomy in a local economy.