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Rabat – Moroccan runner Kawtar Farkoussi took home the winning title at the 34th Marrakesh International Marathon; a race that took place today under the high patronage of King Mohammed VI.
The 27-year-old recorded a time of 2 hours 27 minutes and 58 seconds, beating out her compatriots Fatiha Benchatki (2 hours 28 minutes 29 seconds), as well as Kawtar Bouassria 2 hours, 29 minutes, 17 seconds).
The last time Farkoussi ranked first in a race was in June 2022 at the third Federal Meeting competition at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Sports Complexe in Rabat. The circuit was a ten-kilometer race, and the athlete achieved a time record of 32 minutes, 35 seconds and 85 milliseconds.
The Marrakech International Marathon, one of the most prominent marathons in the world, attracts over 12,000 participants from all over the globe.
The contest’s official website markets the race as an excellent experience not only for the sport but also to showcase the beauty of Morocco. “The Edenic city of Marrakech offers an exceptional setting; an often mild climate in the middle of May and a beautiful circuit… considered among the fastest of international marathons.” The circuit loops through alleys of palm trees, orange trees and olive trees, as well as the ramparts of the city.
The same source added that the Marrakech International Marathon seeks to become the premier worldwide gathering point for all the stars of this exquisite sport, in addition to reclaiming its previous ranking among the world’s most renowned marathons.
An outstanding event for tourism ,the marathon has made the city a top destination for thousands of tourists from Morocco and other countries.
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