The Marrakech International Marathon, ranked first at the African level by the IAAF

The Marrakech International Marathon is ranked 1st at the African level and 25th globally by the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF), indicated, on Thursday evening in the ochre city, the president of the Marathon organising committee, Mohamed Knidiri."This honourable ranking" of this annual athletics event, placed under the high patronage of HM King Mohammed VI, is a consecration of the "remarkable results" that the runners have signed during past editions, added Mr. Knidiri, also president of the Grand Atlas Association.Some 950 foreign athletes (men and women) have been registered for the 24th edition, whose kick-off will be given on the 27th of this month, he announced, noting that the organisers expect a participation of 2,000 foreign runners and as many Moroccan athletes.The budget for this 2013 edition is more than 2 million DH, which is a notable increase c…