Casablanca Marathon

Date & Hours: The 3^rd Grand Marathon International de Casablanca & 10K Race takes place on Sunday 24^th October 2010 at 09h00.
Depart of the race from: la Grande Place Mohammed V
Finish Line : la Grande Place Mohammed V
Course : The 42.195 km course of the Marathon ( approved by AIMS) will cross the main arteries of the city, and the large boulevards and avenues of Casablanca offering some good sceneries of the city - (The course of the Marathon is Flat)

* Marathon: 42,195 Kilometres (Approved by IAAF & A.I.M.S) - Depart from Place Mohammed V at 09:00

* 10K Race - Depart from Place Mohammed V at 09:15

* Arrival / Finish Line : Place Mohammed V

* Timing : shown in electronic board at Km 10 & Km 21 and at the arrival

* All runners to be present at the Depart area at : 07H30

* Time limit : 04H30

* The organisers use CHIP TIMING

* 8 Supply Stations Ť bottled water & Oranges ť every 5 km

* 7 Sponge Stations ( 7,5 - 12,5 - 17,5 - 22,5 - 27,5 - 32,5 - 37,5) as by the rules of the IAAF

Prizes: There will be prize money of the First 10 finishers (Men) and the first 5 finishers (Women)

Race Entry & Travel Arrangements

Package 1: MAAMOURA HOTEL 3***

Option A: Price per person: £215 (sharing a twin or double room) - Single room supplement: £33

The price includes: 3 Nights accommodation on Bed & Breakfast + Complimentary Race Entry (guaranteed Marathon entry) + Transfers from and to Casablanca Airport + our Assistance

Option B: Price per person: From £445 (sharing a twin or double room) & subject to flight availability - Single room supplement: £33

The price includes: Return scheduled flight from London Heathrow to Casablanca + 3 Nights accommodation on Bed & Breakfast + Complimentary Race Entry (guaranteed Marathon entry) + Transfers from and to Casablanca Airport + our Assistance

Extra Night: £22 per person sharing / Single supplement per extra Night: £11

MAAMOURA HOTEL 3*** - Casablanca

The Maamoura Hotel is centrally located in Casablanca near the port and is only 5 minutes from the rail station. Mohammed V International Airport is approximately 45 minutes away.
All 55 guestrooms and 5 suites at the Maamoura Hotel Casablanca are air-conditoned. Each room offers television as well as Internet access and a home-like décor. Rooms include private bathrooms.

Guests of the Maamoura Hotel Casablanca will find that there are many shopping malls and restaurants throughout the area. This hotel is designed for business and leisure travelers alike

Package 2: RAMADA ALMOHADES HOTEL 4****

Option A: Price per person: £245 (sharing a twin or double room) - Single room supplement: £45

The price includes: 3 Nights accommodation on Bed & Breakfast + Complimentary Race Entry (guaranteed Marathon entry)+ Transfers from and to Casablanca Airport + our Assistance

Option B: Price per person: From £475 (sharing a twin or double room) & subject to flight availability - Single room supplement: £45

Extra Night: £32 per person sharing / Single supplement per extra Night: £15

RAMADA ALMOHADES HOTEL 4**** - Casablanca

Ideally located in city centre, the Ramada les Almohades Casablanca is 3 km away from the bazaars and souks and 5 km from the fine sand beaches with infinite view on the Atlantic Ocean. Course meals are offered at the international restaurant, the well known Moroccan restaurant - Al Fassia - and anytime, the Atlantis Bar welcomes you for specialty drinks. In Compliance with international standards, the spacious rooms and suites offer you all the necessary comfort, direct phone, free Wireless High Speed Internet Connection, satellite TV, tea and coffee maker, room service and AC.