Golf in Morocco

Designer: Traditionally laid out, evolved over decades

The oldest golf course in Morocco, founded under the reign of King Mohammed V and still holding court as a Marrakech institution. Mature eucalyptus and olive trees line narrow, undulating fairways that demand placement over power. The layout rewards strategic thinking and local knowledge — caddies are an essential companion here. The relaxed club atmosphere, colonial-era clubhouse, and proximity to the medina make this the quintessential Morocco golf experience.

Designer: Cabell Robinson

Three distinct nine-hole loops create a 27-hole complex that ranges from open desert-style terrain to lush palm-lined parkland. The Atlas Mountains form a dramatic backdrop across all three nines. Cabell Robinson, the architect behind several acclaimed European courses, used the natural topography to create varied lies and risk-reward decisions on almost every hole. Water features and strategic bunkering add to the challenge. This is the course most serious golfers target on a Marrakech trip.

Designer: Kyle Phillips

Kyle Phillips, known for designing Kingsbarns in Scotland, brought his strategic genius to Marrakech with Al Maaden. The layout features bold contouring, generous fairways that tighten at the scoring zones, and large undulating greens that place a premium on approach shot precision. Set within a luxury residential and resort community, the course benefits from meticulous conditioning year-round. The closing stretch along a lake offers some of the most scenic and demanding golf in Morocco.

Designer: Robert Trent Jones Sr.

Designed by the legendary Robert Trent Jones Sr. and routed through the ancient palm grove north of Marrakech, the Palmeraie course is a classic parkland layout with abundant shade from thousands of date palms. Jones's signature style is evident in the bold bunkering, angled greens, and strategic water hazards. The mature course conditions and generous fairways make it accessible to mid-to-high handicappers while still providing a genuine test for scratch players from the back tees.

Designer: Jack Nicklaus

Jack Nicklaus brought his signature design philosophy to the foothills southwest of Marrakech, creating a course that plays long and demanding from the championship tees but remains engaging from the forward positions. Dramatic elevation changes, panoramic views of the Atlas range, and Nicklaus's hallmark risk-reward par fives make Samanah the most internationally recognised of the Marrakech courses. The private club atmosphere and superb conditioning attract visiting professionals and serious amateur golfers.

Designer: Gary Player

Gary Player designed this coastal championship course at the Mazagan Beach Resort on the Atlantic coast between Casablanca and Agadir. The layout weaves through natural dune terrain with ocean breezes influencing every shot. Player's environmental sensitivity is evident in the course routing, which preserves native coastal vegetation and integrates seamlessly with the beach resort setting. The combination of links-style winds, sandy soil, and ocean views makes Mazagan one of the most distinctive playing experiences in Morocco.

Designer: Robert Trent Jones Sr.

One of the great golf complexes in Africa, Dar Es Salam was designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr. for King Hassan II and has hosted the Hassan II Trophy, an invitational event attracting some of the world's best players. Three courses — the Red (18 holes), Blue (18 holes), and Green (9 holes) — wind through a vast cork oak and pine forest outside Rabat. The Red Course is a genuine test of championship calibre; the Blue provides a more accessible alternative. The forest setting is exceptional.

Designer: Traditional layout

Morocco's northern most major golf club sits above the Mediterranean near the resort enclave of Cabo Negro between Tetouan and M'diq. The nine-hole course overlooks the sea with views of the Spanish coast on clear days. The compact layout is ideal for a morning round before exploring the nearby medina of Tetouan (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) or the blue-painted streets of Chefchaouen, two hours away. Green fees are the most affordable of any royal golf club in Morocco.

Designer: Cabell Robinson (Championship), Stan Miller (Academy)

Two courses — a full 18-hole championship layout and a 9-hole academy course — make Golf du Soleil the most visitor-friendly golf complex in Agadir. The championship course meanders through parkland terrain with the Anti-Atlas Mountains visible to the north. The academy 9 provides a gentle introduction for beginners. Agadir's year-round mild Atlantic climate (rarely above 30°C and almost never below 12°C) makes Golf du Soleil one of the most reliably comfortable courses in Morocco regardless of season.

Designer: Traditional design, recent renovation

One of Morocco's oldest clubs, Royal Golf El Jadida sits within the historic Portuguese fortification city of El Jadida, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The course stretches along the Atlantic coast with ocean views from several holes and steady sea breezes that demand thoughtful club selection. Recent renovations have improved the greens and irrigation while preserving the course's historic character. A round here pairs perfectly with a visit to El Jadida's Portuguese cistern and the nearby Mazagan resort.