René Khelifa can be largely satisfied with his performance! For the first time he is taking part in the Marathon des Sables, this company boss from Aix en Provence has got to the end of the longest stage in this 24th edition. René and his teammate Philippe Dizier took 17 hours to cover the 91km of tracks, dunes and rocky ground. An occasional sportsman, René easily admits that he is not used to this kind of test. “Although difficult, this race is open to all levels. I would invite as many people as possible to take up this kind of challenge”. Sporting friends, you are welcome!