| Morocco at the 2013 World Games | |
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| IOC code | MAR |
| in Cali, Colombia 25 July 2013 – 4 August 2013 | |
| Competitors | 3 in 1 sport |
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| World Games appearances | |
Morocco competed at the 2013 World Games held in Cali, Colombia. Three competitors represented Morocco at the event, all in karate.
| Medal | Name | Sport | Event |
|---|---|---|---|
 Bronze | El-Mehdi Benrouida | Karate | Men's kumite 60 kg |
El-Mehdi Benrouida won the bronze medal in the men's kumite 60 kg event. [1] [2]
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