He was born in Tunis, and represented the club ASM Tunis.[1] One of his first international achievements was a gold medal at the 1976 ISF World Gymnasiade.[2]
His personal best times were 7.46.17 minutes in the 3000 metres, achieved in July 1986 in Paris;[8] 8.15.07 minutes in the 3000 metres steeplechase, achieved in July 1987 in Helsinki;[9] and 13.13.94 minutes in the 5000 metres, achieved in July 1987 at Bislett stadion in Oslo.[10] In middle distance events he had 3.37.98 minutes in the 1500 metres, achieved in July 1987 in Nice;[11] and 3.57.90 minutes in the mile run, achieved in June 1987 in Verona.[12]
Baccouche stands at 1.71 m (5 ft 7+1⁄2 in) and weighed about 59 kilograms (130 lb) during his active career.[1]