Some 5,000 athletes to take part in Marrakech international marathon

Some 5,000 athletes from several countries will participate in the 15th edition of the Marrakech international marathon to be held next January 18, said organizers.

Chairman of the organizing committee, Mohamed Knidiri, told a press conference a budget of 800,000 Dhs (US $80,000) was earmarked to this edition in which 2,000 foreign athletes will participate.

Knidiri recalled that several cooperation and partnership agreements were signed with organizers of other international marathons for the promotion of this important sport rendezvous.

Under an agreement with the organizers of Paris Marathon, at least 1,000 French athletes will take part in the Marrakech Marathon.