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How did you come up with the idea and why did you choose Agadir as your final destination?
Quite simply, I am of French-Moroccan descent. Two years ago I went by bike Paris-Tetouan, thus connecting “two places at home”. Last year I crossed France on foot, from Paris to Marseille, with assistance. The idea was to “cross the country”, from Tangier to Agadir. So why is Agadir a big step above the desert regions of the Kingdom, and going further on your own is a rather complex challenge.
In terms of nutrition and hydration, how do you plan yourself during the height of summer?
The first two days were hot and the situation was extremely complicated, but I never lacked water. There were wells and fountains, and people gave me water, and Hanault (grocery store). There were also vans selling coffee and small bottles of cold water; they saved me from dehydration several times. There were some difficult areas, such as around Moulay BouSalem and Kenitra, or in the south after Safi and Essaouira. But along the way I could count on the hospitality and generosity of the people.
How do you plan your evenings?
You should know that I don’t plan my challenges ahead of time at all, especially when it comes to overnight stays. At the start of the challenge, I had a tent, but I only used it when necessary. Otherwise, I would try to look into accommodations, Airbnb and/or hotels, but you have to book them in advance.
Between Moulay Bousselham and Kenitra I had many kilometres to cover so it was quite a challenge considering the long way to Agadir. I had to spend the night between the two cities and I said to myself: “If I don’t sleep outside that night I will throw away my tent because it is too heavy”. I was lucky because I found myself in a small village and a man spontaneously hosted me, he saw me eating a sandwich, which was very touching. People who cared about me also hosted me Instagramespecially in Oualidia.
Is the distance you drive random each day or do you set a goal of a set number of kilometres?
The number of kilometers covered depends on where I will be staying overnight. I try to cover 60 kilometers a day, but sometimes it is complicated, so I only cover 42 kilometers. On the other hand, sometimes I cover 67 kilometers to reach the drop-off point at night. The farthest I cover in a day is 75 kilometers.
Can you tell us more about your previous challenges, such as the Paris Marathon in mid-Ramadan?
The Paris Marathon was not the only event I took part in during Ramadan. I also did a 24-hour run during Ramadan. This was very special and it proves that the human body is very adaptable and that we should not stop exercising just because it is Ramadan. I think this is when you need to exercise the most so that the body can get used to working hard under pressure. For the marathon, it was really difficult because I couldn’t drink water, but once I started, there was only one goal: the finish line. It’s amazing that I’m not the only one who runs a marathon while fasting.
What are your future challenges?
This is a question I get asked a lot on Instagram. I never prepare for my challenges in advance. I don’t do them on a whim, but almost (laughs). I know people who prepare for challenges two or three years in advance, but I don’t.
What advice do you have for young enthusiasts who want to take on such a challenge?
You should know that being afraid is completely normal and it is part of the process when you accept a challenge. The human body and mind will try to avoid getting into trouble, but you have to start. If we don’t, we will never know what our bodies and minds are capable of.
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