At a press conference in Paris, the Marathon event director, Patrick Bauer, said this year's 760 athletes representing 32 countries will experience an innovative track full of surprises.Bauer said that famous stars will take part in this edition, notably former coach of French first league team Olympique de Lyon, Paul Le Guen, British TV anchormen and Japanese top-models and actors.
Noting that athletes will undergo anti-doping tests according to the IAAF criterion, he said that a medical team specialized in sports and tropical medicine will be present during the event onboard assistance vehicles.
The 240km endurance race is all about management, as everyone must manage strength, food and water needs; especially in Southern Morocco at a time of year when the temperature can exceed 100 degrees Farhenheit in the sun.
The marathon will be watched all over the world, Bauer said, adding that a large number of journalists will cover this edition, considered one of the world toughest marathon races.
The marathon will also be an opportunity to launch several humanitarian actions.
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