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From the Moroccan Desert to the World’s Mountains – The Fulfilment of Elhousine Elazzaoui’s Dream

I was born and raised in a nomadic family in southern Morocco, and I was around 16 when my parents decided to settle in the city of Zagora.


Over the years, I had the opportunity to assist my brother in the activities of his tourism agency. Thanks to that experience, the time I later spent in Switzerland, and the international travel required for competitions, I have been officially licensed to work as a tourist guide in Morocco since 2023.


Although I had always dreamed of it, due to a lack of resources and financial support, I never truly believed I could become an elite athlete.


Everything changed in 2018 when, despite my deep love for my country, my people, and my family, I moved to Switzerland.


From there, I began competing against the world’s leading international trail running athletes. Over time, with experience and perseverance, I achieved a lifelong dream: becoming the first African athlete to win the GWTS World Championship in 2024 and 2025.

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