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competed in the

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from August 8 to August 24, 2008.

Medalists

Archery

Morocco sent an archer to the Olympics for the first time. Fatine Ouadoudi took the top spot at the 2008 African qualifying tournament, earning the nation its first Olympic archery spot.

Athletics

;Men ;Track & road events ;Field events ;Women ;Track & road events

Boxing

Morocco qualified ten boxers for the Olympic boxing tournament, missing only the light heavyweight class. Rachidi was the only to qualify at the World Championships.Boxing World Championships Chicago 2007
/ref> Seven more qualified at the first African qualifying tournament.1st AIBA African Olympic Boxing Qualifying Tournament
/ref> Bouchtouk and Amanissi qualified at the second continental event.

Fencing

;Men

Judo

;Men

Swimming

;Women

Taekwondo

References

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