Orienteering in Morocco

Orienteering Morocco: sport, nature & navigation.

The official presentation platform for promoting and developing orienteering in Morocco. The initiative highlights Morocco’s mountains, forests, parks, cities and outdoor territories through an intelligent, educational and accessible sport.

View presentation Development program

Outdoorforests, mountains, parks, cities

Educationschools, clubs, youth programs

Performancerunning, map reading, strategy

Smart sport Run, read, decide and navigate.

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Morocco terrain Natural diversity made for orienteering.

Map. Compass. Decision.

Orienteering combines physical effort, map reading, navigation, focus and route choice in natural or urban environments.

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The sport

A complete, modern and accessible discipline.

Orienteering builds athletes who can run, observe, analyze terrain and choose the best route under pressure.

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Physical and mental sportEndurance, speed, decision-making, stress management and autonomy.

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Open to multiple audiencesChildren, youth, students, families, runners, trail runners and sports clubs.

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Educational and territorialSpatial awareness, respect for nature and discovery of local territories.

Association

Moroccan Association for Orienteering and Navigation Sports

A Moroccan structure dedicated to promoting, organizing, supervising and expanding orienteering and navigation sports across Morocco.

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Mission

Introduce orienteering, create routes, supervise activities and bring together the first community of practitioners.

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Sport practice

Develop discovery, training and competition formats adapted to the Moroccan context.

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Youth & schools

Build educational programs for schools, clubs, universities and youth associations.

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Mapping

Identify and prepare suitable sites: discovery maps, routes and practice areas.

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Nature

Promote an environmentally responsible sport that showcases Morocco’s natural spaces.

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International

Create bridges with international orienteering stakeholders and events.

Official presentation page

Orienteering Morocco presents a national vision: bringing a global sport discipline to a country rich in nature, mountains, historical cities and outdoor spaces.

Promotion of orienteering in Morocco
Organization of sports and educational activities
Creation of content in English and French
Positioning Morocco as a sport-nature destination

IdentityName, logo, brand guidelines, mission, values and editorial direction.

Presentation PDFA short institutional file for partners, schools, clubs, institutions and international federations.

Website pagesHome, sport, association, news, membership and contact.

PositioningA clear Moroccan reference for discovering and practicing orienteering.

Why Morocco?

An exceptional natural field for this discipline.

Morocco has a strategic advantage: geographic diversity, favorable climate, accessible territories, outdoor culture and strong sport-tourism potential.

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Mountains

The Atlas, the Rif, valleys and reliefs offer technical and attractive routes.

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Forests & parks

Spaces adapted to discovery sessions, training and family events.

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Cities & medinas

Urban orienteering formats in districts, campuses, parks and historical centers.

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Desert & tourism

Strong potential for eco-tourism, sport-nature activities and outdoor experiences.

Program

Development pillars

An operational roadmap focused on the field: awareness, practice, training, mapping, partnerships and events.

National communication

Create clear content: videos, articles, guides, sport sheets and social media campaigns.

Discovery activities

Organize open days to introduce the public to map reading, compass use and navigation.

Schools & youth

Develop educational workshops with simple materials and secure routes.

Pilot sites

Identify suitable places in Casablanca, Rabat, Bouskoura, Temara, the Atlas and natural regions.

Partners

Collaborate with clubs, associations, local authorities, schools, universities and outdoor actors.

Annual activity plan

Publish discovery sessions, trainings, field trips and local competitions.

Target audiences

A useful sport for several sectors.

Orienteering can support sport, education, tourism, health, youth development and territorial promotion.

Audience	Value proposition	Format
Schools & middle schools	Autonomy, logic, observation and physical activity.	Workshops + mini routes
Sports clubs	A new outdoor discipline and mental training tool.	Technical sessions
Runners & trail runners	Nature running with map reading and strategy.	Timed challenges
Local authorities	Local animation and promotion of natural spaces.	Sport-nature days
Sport tourism	An original and eco-friendly experience.	Discovery circuits

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers for visitors, partners, schools and future practitioners.

What is orienteering?

Orienteering is a sport where participants use a map and sometimes a compass to find checkpoints in a defined order.

Is it suitable for beginners?

Yes. Introductory activities can be simple, supervised and secure.

Why is Morocco interesting for orienteering?

Morocco’s mountains, forests, cities, parks, deserts and outdoor areas create exceptional potential for this sport.

Can an activity be organized for a school or club?

Yes. Schools, clubs and partners can submit a request through the contact form.

Take part in developing orienteering in Morocco.

Athletes, teachers, clubs, local authorities, volunteers, outdoor partners and media can join the movement.

Contact

Coordination & registration

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Orienteering Morocco

Orienteering and navigation sports in Morocco.

Website: orienteering.ma

Email: contact@orienteering.ma

Country: Morocco

Activities: sport, nature, education, mapping, events