[1] One of his first international achievements was a gold medal at the 1976 ISF World Gymnasiade.
[1][3] His best result at the World Cross Country Championships was a 38th place from 1985.
[3] At the 1987 Mediterranean Games he won the bronze medal in the steeplechase and the gold in the 10,000 metres.
[4] He won gold medals in both these events at the 1985 Pan Arab Games.
[12] Baccouche stands at 1.71 m (5 ft 7+1⁄2 in) and weighed about 59 kilograms (130 lb) during his active career.