Sghyr formerly represented Morocco, but as many other Moroccan runners he switched nationality to France.

Once, four Moroccan runners ditched their flight home from the world cross-country championships in Boston and sought out Barnow the next day.

Hanane Ouhaddou (born 1982) is a Moroccan runner who specializes in the 3000 metres steeplechase.

Abderrahim Zitouna (born 20 December 1970) is a retired Moroccan long-distance runner.

Abdelhadi Habassa (born 13 January 1976) is a Moroccan long-distance runner.

Moroccan runners recorded five other finals appearances in Athens.

Rachid Ghanmouni (born 1 January 1978) is a Moroccan long-distance runner.

Chinese cloisonné stood on the landings and long Moroccan runners lined the halls.

Khalid El Amri (born 20 March 1977) is a Moroccan runner.

Brahim Jabbour (born 2 October 1970) is a retired Moroccan long-distance runner.