Casablanca International Marathon on March 13

Casablanca will hold its 8th International Marathon on March 13 under the auspices of King Mohammed VI. 15,000 runners, including 20 of the world and Moroccan best will take part in this edition.

According to the sports Association of road races and marathons, organiser of this event, many runners from various countries such as Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Italy, Russia, the USA, France and Ukraine will be present on the starting point of the marathon at Ain Diab Corniche.

The marathon will cross the main avenues of Anfa prefecture through 42.195 km equipped with eight points for drinks and mopping tissues.

A 16 km race is on the menu of this event that will drop the curtains with a medal awarding ceremony.

Some 14,000 competitors, numbering 13 top runners participated in The 7th edition of the Casablanca Marathon.