Golf in Marrakech
Twelve courses within easy reach of the city: our pick of eight, with 2026 green fees.
Discover the best golf courses in Marrakech
Golf in Marrakech is played on twelve courses listed by the Royal Moroccan Golf Federation, most of them within a 30-minute drive of the medina, with the Atlas Mountains on the horizon. They range from the Royal Golf, opened in 1927, to desert-style courses opened in the 2010s. The most pleasant season runs from October to April, when average highs stay between 19 and 29 °C. In 2026, published green fees for 18 holes run from 600 to 1,350 dirhams, and a caddie is compulsory on every Moroccan course.
Why play golf in Marrakech?
- Mild winters – average highs of 19 to 21 °C from December to February, and 24 to 29 °C in spring and in October.
- Variety – a 1927 garden course shaded by 15,000 trees, palm-lined parkland courses and desert-style layouts with waste bunkers.
- Short transfers – most courses are within 30 minutes of the medina, and some are 15 minutes from the airport.
- Villas on the course – you can stay on the Amelkis, Al Maaden or Samanah golf estates.
The 8 courses at a glance
| Golf course | Holes / par | Length | 18-hole green fee (2026) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PalmGolf Marrakech Ourika | 18 holes, par 72 | 6,692 m | 980 MAD (until 30 Sept.) |
| Samanah Golf Club | 18 holes, par 72 | 6,700 m | 1,100 MAD |
| Amelkis Golf Club | 27 holes (3 nines) | about 10 km in all | 950 MAD |
| PalmGolf Marrakech Palmeraie | 18 holes, par 72 | 6,200 m | not published |
| Royal Golf Marrakech | 18 holes, par 72 + 9 holes, par 36 | 5,871 m + 3,072 m | 1,200 MAD |
| The Montgomerie Marrakech | 18 holes, par 71 | 6,230 m | 700 MAD |
| The Tony Jacklin Marrakech | 18 holes, par 72 + 9-hole par-3 course | 6,550 m + 1,411 m | 600 MAD |
| Atlas Golf Marrakech | 9 holes, par 33 | 2,380 m | 650 MAD (9 holes: 450) |
Visitor rates published by the clubs, checked in September 2026. A caddie is compulsory on every course in Morocco and is paid on top.
Eight golf courses in Marrakech, one by one
PalmGolf Marrakech Ourika
PalmGolf Marrakech Ourika, opened in 2015 at km 13 on the Route de l’Ourika, south of the city, offers an exceptional panorama of the Atlas. Designed in a desert style, with waste bunkers, by Neil Haworth and Stéphane Talbot, it consists of an 18-hole course, 6,692 metres long, par 72, accessible to all golfers thanks to different tees. Green fee: 980 dirhams for 18 holes until 30 September 2026, buggy 400, club hire 350, practice balls included.
Samanah Golf Club
Samanah Golf Club, at km 14 on the Route d’Amizmiz, is Nicklaus Design’s first course in Morocco, opened in 2008. Facing the Atlas, it devotes more than 100 hectares to golf within a 300-hectare private estate: 18 holes, 6,700 metres, par 72, plus a 9-hole pitch and putt. In 2020 it became the first course in Africa to host a PGA Tour Champions event. The club places it 30 minutes from the medina and 15 minutes from the airport. Green fee: 1,100 dirhams. Stay on the estate: Villa Eva looks over the course.
Amelkis Golf Club
Amelkis Golf in Marrakech is one of the most technical golf courses in the city. Designed by Cabell B. Robinson, it brings together 27 holes in three loops of nine (Red, Green and Blue), hilly and strewn with lakes and red-earth hazards, on a 450-hectare private estate at km 12 on the Route de Ouarzazate. Each hole contains a difficulty to overcome, requiring technique and finesse. Green fee: 950 dirhams for 18 holes, 550 for 9. Several of our villas stand on the estate, such as Villa Harmony and Villa Idir.
PalmGolf Marrakech Palmeraie
The Palmeraie course, designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr. and open since 1993, offers a technical 18-hole course of 6,200 metres, par 72, among the lakes and the lush vegetation of the Palmeraie, north-east of the city. Its 9-hole extension has been closed for works since March 2018. Long known as Golf Club Rotana, it is now called PalmGolf Marrakech Palmeraie; the 18 holes are open every day from 7:00 to 18:00. The green fee is not published online, so ask when you book. Staying nearby: villas in the Palmeraie.
Royal Golf Marrakech
Play where Winston Churchill played! Royal Golf Marrakech opened in 1927 with four holes, which makes it the second-oldest course in Morocco, and was reshaped in 1933 by Gustave Golias and Arnaud Massy. Its Old Course, a garden course shaded by 15,000 trees, has 18 holes, 5,871 metres, par 72; a second 9-hole course, 3,072 metres long, par 36, was added in 2008. Green fee: 1,200 dirhams for 18 holes, 700 for 9; club hire 400. Our complete guide: Royal Golf Marrakech, course guide.
The Montgomerie Marrakech
Designed by Colin Montgomerie and opened in 2014, The Montgomerie Marrakech is one of the closest courses to the medina: it lies on Avenue Guemassa, the airport road, in the Ménara area, about 10 minutes from Jemaa el-Fna. Its 18 holes (6,230 metres, par 71) spread over 75 hectares, with 81 bunkers and views of the Koutoubia and the Atlas. Its clubhouse and restaurants are designed for your well-being. Green fee: 700 dirhams, caddie 150.
The Tony Jacklin Marrakech
The Tony Jacklin Marrakech is a golf course surrounded by nature, opened in 2016, offering two courses for a total of 27 holes: an 18-hole course of 6,550 metres, par 72, and a 9-hole par-3 course of 1,411 metres, ideal for working on your short game. Its green fee is the lowest published for an 18-hole course in Marrakech: 600 dirhams (400 for 9 holes, buggy 350).
Atlas Golf Marrakech
Atlas Golf Marrakech offers a 9-hole course with a total length of 2,380 metres, par 33, created by the architect Alain Prat, on the Route d’Amizmiz, about 10 minutes from Jemaa el-Fna. Easy and fast, it is ideal for beginners or for a quick round. Facing the Atlas Mountains, it offers an exceptional setting. Green fee: 450 dirhams for 9 holes, 650 for 18; club hire 400. Book at least 24 hours ahead.
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Planning a golf trip to Marrakech
When to play
The most pleasant months run from October to April: at Marrakech-Menara, average highs are 19 to 21 °C from December to February and 24 to 29 °C in spring and in October (WMO climate normals 1991-2020). Winter mornings are cool, with average lows of 6 to 8 °C, so the first tee times of the day can be chilly. Marrakech gets about 29 days of rain a year, March being the wettest month.
From June to August, average highs reach 34 to 38 °C, and July and August each count eight to nine days above 40 °C on average. Book the first tee times of the morning. Summer also brings lower prices on some courses: Al Maaden charges 840 dirhams instead of 1,350 from 1 July to 4 September. Note that in 2026 the Royal Palm course is closed for maintenance from 15 August to 30 September.
Green fees, caddies, buggies and club hire
In 2026, published visitor green fees for 18 holes range from 600 dirhams at The Tony Jacklin to 1,350 dirhams at Al Maaden in high season; several charge between 950 and 1,200 dirhams. On top of that:
• Caddie: compulsory on all Moroccan courses since a circular of the Royal Moroccan Golf Federation in May 2025. Count 150 dirhams at The Montgomerie and The Tony Jacklin, 200 to 300 dirhams at Royal Golf Marrakech, paid in cash.
• Buggy: optional, 350 to 450 dirhams for 18 holes.
• Club hire: most clubs rent full sets, for 350 to 400 dirhams per round (PalmGolf Ourika, Royal Golf, Atlas Golf and others), so you can travel without your bag.
Handicap and booking
Some courses ask for a handicap certificate: a maximum of 35 at Assoufid, and a golf licence with a handicap of 28 or better at Royal Palm. Carry proof of your handicap. From October to April, book a few days ahead, and at least 24 hours ahead at Atlas Golf. When you book a villa with us, tell us which courses you want to play and on which days.
Getting to the courses
Distances are short. The Montgomerie, Royal Golf Marrakech and Atlas Golf are about 10 minutes from Jemaa el-Fna; the Palmeraie course about 15 minutes; Assoufid 20 minutes, according to the club; Samanah 30 minutes from the medina and 15 minutes from the airport, according to the club. A round plus the transfers fits easily into a morning, leaving the afternoon for the pool.
The other golf courses in Marrakech
The Royal Moroccan Golf Federation lists twelve courses in Marrakech. Besides the eight above:
• Assoufid Golf Club – a desert-style course by the Scottish designer Niall Cameron, opened in October 2014: 18 holes, par 72, 6,440 m, on the Guemassa road. Voted Africa’s best golf course six times at the World Golf Awards. Green fee 1,100 dirhams until 30 September 2026, then 1,300.
• Al Maaden Golf – designed by Kyle Phillips, 18 holes, par 73, 6,569 m, on the Route du Golf Royal, with a sculpture park of 12 works set on and around the course. Green fee 1,350 dirhams in high season, 840 in summer. Stay on the estate: Villa Deluxe Almaaden.
• Royal Palm – the Fairmont Royal Palm’s 18-hole course by Cabell B. Robinson, par 72, 6,608 m, at km 12 on the Route d’Amizmiz.
• Noria Golf Club – 18 holes, par 72, 6,589 m, designed by Steve Forrest, at km 5 on the Tahanaout road, known for the long traditional water basin that crosses the course.
Villa Asana, 14 minutes from the city centre, is about 5 minutes by car from Noria, Royal Palm and Samanah. For a side-by-side comparison, read the 6 best golf courses in Marrakech compared.
Where to stay for a golf holiday in Marrakech
Staying on a golf estate saves the transfer. Several of our villas stand on the Amelkis estate, 15 to 20 minutes from the city centre according to their pages: Villa Harmony, Villa Idir, Villa Inocencia and Villa Venus. At Samanah, Villa Eva looks over the course and the Atlas. All of them are on our golf villas in Marrakech page; for a group of golfers, see large villas for groups.
Planning the whole trip? Our golf holidays guide covers seasons and stays, and a golfer’s guide to Marrakech the courses in more detail.
Rest days between rounds
Between two rounds, spend a morning in the medina, a day in the Atlas valleys or an evening at a dinner show: see what to do in Marrakech, activities in Marrakech and dinner shows in Marrakech. A hammam is the classic way to recover: the best hammams in Marrakech.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the best time to play golf in Marrakech?
From October to April, when average highs are between 19 and 29 °C. In July and August they average 37 to 38 °C, so tee off at dawn.
2. How much does it cost to play golf in Marrakech?
In 2026, published visitor green fees for 18 holes range from 600 dirhams (The Tony Jacklin) to 1,350 dirhams (Al Maaden in high season). Add a compulsory caddie (150 to 300 dirhams) and, if you want one, a buggy (350 to 450 dirhams).
3. Do I need to book in advance?
Yes, a few days ahead from October to April, and at least 24 hours ahead at Atlas Golf. Some courses also ask for a handicap certificate: 35 maximum at Assoufid, 28 at Royal Palm.
4. Can I rent golf equipment in Marrakech?
Yes. Royal Golf Marrakech, PalmGolf Ourika, Atlas Golf and other clubs rent full sets for 350 to 400 dirhams per round, so you don’t need to bring your own.
Ready to experience golf in Marrakech? Tell us your dates and the courses you want to play, and we will suggest the right villa: golf villas in Marrakech.
Stay close to the courses
More questions about golf in Marrakech
How many golf courses are there in Marrakech?
The Royal Moroccan Golf Federation lists twelve: Royal Golf Marrakech, Amelkis, Al Maaden, Assoufid, Samanah, Rotana Palmeraie, PalmGolf Ourika, Noria, Royal Palm, The Montgomerie, Tony Jacklin and Atlas Golf (9 holes).
What is the oldest golf course in Marrakech?
Royal Golf Marrakech, designed by Gustave Golias and Arnaud Massy and opened in 1927. Its Old Course has 18 holes, par 72, over 5,871 m, plus a 9-hole course added in 2008.
Which Marrakech course has 27 holes?
Amelkis Golf, designed by Cabell B. Robinson, has 27 holes in three loops of nine (Red, Green and Blue); The Tony Jacklin Marrakech also has 27 holes (an 18-hole course plus a 9-hole par-3 course).
Can I stay in a villa on a golf course in Marrakech?
Yes. Several private villas stand on the Amelkis, Al Maaden and Samanah golf estates: see our golf villas in Marrakech.