Happy Holidays!!

Marrakesh Internationl marathon and half a marathon

Marrakesh International marathon and half a marathon is scheduled for January 31Th, 2010. The marathon attracts both professional and amateurs runners from all over the world.

This is years marathon is sponsored by

This 21th edition will be sponsored by Abdelkader El Moaziz, victorious Moroccan marathonian and recordman of the marathon of Marrakesh in 2H08m15s in 1994.

According to Marrakesh marathon official website over 5000 marathon runners will be participating in this year's marathon which offer a great way to experience and see Marrakesh charm.

You will also get a chance to run along some best African and Moroccan runners including Jaouad Gharib, Age: 37, recently #3 in ING New York City Marathon and #3 in London Marathon this year as well. He is also a 2 times world championships winner in 2003 and 2005 ( see picture below).

To get a pre marathon experience, this marathon runner blogged about his last year's experience running Marrakesh marathon, which he completed in 4h46min, as a part of a "seven continent journey". Verma's blog is a motivational tool for all aspiring runners out there.