Scheduled for 28 January and organised by the Association Le Grand Atlas, this is set to be a major sporting event, with over 13,000 participants from more than 70 countries. Among them, more than 50 top runners will be taking part in this edition, which will also be a qualifier for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.
This edition will pay tribute to Moroccan athlete Fatima Ezzahra Gardadi, the first Arab woman to win a medal in the women's marathon at the World Athletics Championships. The organisers are aiming to set new records, particularly for the men's marathon, surpassing the record set by Morocco's Hicham Laquahi at the 31st edition.
Renowned athletes such as Kenyan Sammy Kitwara, Ethiopian Hiribo Shano Share and Moroccan Rkia El Moukim will be present. The event coincides with a car-free day in Marrakech, an initiative to promote awareness of environmental issues and encourage sustainable transport.