DirectRooms.com – Runners Will Head to Marrakech for the Marrakesh Marathon & Half Marathon

Marrakech, Morocco, December 25, 2010 --(PR.com)-- Over 5,000 marathon runners will meet in the stunning city where they will race around the 42,195 kilometre circuit on 30 January 2010. The marathon is famous for being one of the prestigious marathons in the world and most of the world’s top international marathon runners will be in attendance.

The event is a good occasion for runners and non-runners alike as thousands of visitors head to Marrakech to take in the palm filled city and enjoy the temperate winter climate. Temperatures average around 20 degrees centigrade during the winter months so January is a good time for an event like this.

The festivities will take place over three days with the opening ceremony kicking off the event on 28 January 2010. Youngsters can take part in the children’s race on 29 January 2010 with the full marathon taking place on 30 January 2010.

Visitors are likely to check into Marrakech hotels for the entire weekend, which means that hotels will be at full capacity.

Lek Boonlert, marketing head at DirectRooms.com commented: “The event is one of the prestigious marathon’s across the world and many famous names will travel to the city to run in it. Runners and non-runners can soak up the beautiful setting but are advised to book hotels in advance as the best ones will fill up quickly.”

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