Marrakech International Marathon 2016, in January, is one of the world's most prestigious and an important tourist attraction. Hosted in Marrakech under the patronage of King Mohammed VI, this year's race, the 26th edition of the event, is preceded on the 30th by a "Welcome Race" and the "Kids' Race" at 10:00 and 10:30 respectively (from the Marathon Village).
Main Races
The starting point for the two main events, the half marathon and marathon itself, is on Menara Avenue on the 31st January at 08:00 and 09:30 respectively. The CircuitPredominantly flat (with some modest inclines in the Palmeraie district) and thus one of the fastest, the IAAF-approved circuit covers the regulation 42.2 km (marathon) and 21.1km (half marathon) taking participants and spectators along city ramparts and some of the most attractive parts of the city's residential areas, through the Menara and Agdal Gardens, past ancient monuments s well as olive and orange groves.