The “Elles Marchent” Trek: A Human and Community-Driven Adventure in the Heart of the Moroccan Desert

A collective adventure driven by solidarity, inclusion, and pushing one’s limits

The Desert Quartet represented ARMONIA during a 100-kilometer charity trek in the Moroccan desert

In March 2026, the 9th edition of the Trek Elles Marchent came to a close after four days of intense effort in the Moroccan desert. The ARMONIA team covered 100 kilometers under demanding conditions and finished in an impressive 14th place out of 52 participating teams.

Beyond the athletic challenge, this adventure will remain above all a deeply meaningful experience of human connection and solidarity, driven by values of cohesion, commitment, and collective achievement.

Preparation Focused on Team Cohesion

The “Desert Quartet,” composed of Sophie Auger-Mongenot, Aurélie Burani, Mélanie Delavoix, and Maguy Bastien, prepared with seriousness and enthusiasm leading up to the event.

This preparation helped strengthen team cohesion, trust, and a collective spirit among the participants. Very quickly, a shared dynamic emerged around a common goal: pushing ourselves together to support a charitable cause.

A strong commitment to social inclusion

This edition of the Trek Elles Marchent was organized to benefit the Solenciel Association, which supports the social and professional inclusion of individuals leaving the sex trade.

For ARMONIA, this commitment to solidarity gives this human adventure its full meaning. Far beyond the athletic performance, this participation reflects the values of inclusion, social responsibility, and human commitment championed by the Group.

A Human Immersion in the Moroccan Desert

Throughout the trek, the participants experienced a unique immersion in the heart of the Moroccan desert, marked by mutual support, sharing, and solidarity.

In Tafraoute Sidi Ali, the team also took part in several local initiatives:

• planting olive trees;
• building two walls;
• creating collective murals.

These initiatives reinforced the project’s human and community-oriented aspects, while fostering strong connections with local communities.

An adventure that reflects ARMONIA’s values

Over the course of these four days, the participants demonstrated courage, perseverance, and a strong team spirit as they moved forward together under sometimes challenging conditions.

This adventure fully illustrates the ability of ARMONIA’s teams to combine collective performance, human commitment, and solidarity.

Even after the trek ended, the commitment continues. ARMONIA continues to support the Solenciel Association and initiatives promoting social and professional inclusion, true to its conviction: solidarity-based commitments only truly come into their own when they are sustained over the long term.

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