About

Association EssaadaEssaada

For Development and Cohabitation — Official organizer of the Meknès International Half Marathon for over 8 years. Sport, tourism and UNESCO heritage of the Imperial City.

Our Mission

Promoting Meknès Through the International Half Marathon

The Essaada Association for Development and Cohabitation is a non-profit organization founded in Meknès, dedicated to promoting sport, tourism and the cultural heritage of the Imperial City.

Since its founding, the association has worked to make Meknès a leading sports and cultural destination in Morocco and internationally. The Half Marathon is the flagship of its initiatives.Semi Marathon International de Meknès — course homologuée FRMA et IAAF sur un parcours traversant Bab Mansour, la Médina UNESCO et le Mausolée Moulay Ismail — est le fleuron de ses initiatives.

Each edition is an opportunity to bring together thousands of runners from around the world, to let them discover the heritage riches of Meknès, and to contribute to the economic and tourism development of the region.

8+
Years organizing the Meknes Half Marathon
15 000+
Runners welcomed across all editions
35+
Nationalities represented
Association
Essaada
Our Values

What Guides Us

Sport

Promoting sport for everyone, from beginners to confirmed athletes, in a spirit of fair play and self-improvement.

Heritage

Showcasing the rich historical and architectural heritage of Meknès, one of Morocco's most beautiful imperial cities.

Tourism

Attracting international visitors to Meknès and contributing to the economic and tourism development of the region.

Cohabitation

Fostering cultural and human exchanges between runners of all nationalities in a spirit of fraternity.

The Team

The Organizers

Organizing Committee

General Direction

Global coordination of the event, institutional relations and partnerships.

Sports Commission

Race Organization

Course certification, timing, rankings and elite management.

Events Commission

Village & Entertainment

Race village, bib collection, entertainment and prize ceremony.

Medical Commission

Safety & Health

Medical services, first aid posts and runner safety throughout the course.

Communication Commission

Media & Public Relations

Press relations, social media, website and international communication.

Volunteer Commission

200+ Volunteers Bénévoles

Coordination of the 200 volunteers who ensure the smooth running of the event.

Partners

They Trust Us

Le Semi Marathon International de Meknès est soutenu par ses partenaires institutionnels, régionaux et sportifs — Commune de Meknès, Région Fès-Meknès, FRMA et RBM Sports.