Best golf courses in Marrakech
In Marrakech, every course is an experience: a unique setting, a different challenge, an atmosphere of its own.
Marrakech has 13 golf courses, the largest concentration in Morocco. Which are the best? Our answer is a top 10 with reasons: Assoufid, the Fairmont Royal Palm and Samanah at the top, the Royal Golf Marrakech for its history, then six other courses, each with the reason for its place. Below you will find the page for each of the thirteen courses, a table of holes, green fees and distances, and our advice on access, the season and accommodation. On a budget? See the cheapest golf in Marrakech, ranked by green fee.
A wide variety of golf courses:
something for every golfer
In Marrakech you can play a 9-hole course as easily as a 27-hole complex. The hilly Atlas Golf measures 2,299 m over 9 holes; Amelkis, the Royal Golf Marrakech, the Golf Club Rotana and The Tony Jacklin have more than 18 holes. The entry level varies too: Assoufid accepts handicaps up to 35, the Fairmont Royal Palm required 28 or better (club website offline on 16 October 2026), and the other clubs publish no rule.
Palmeraie, Atlas or desert: three settings
The most beautiful golf courses in Marrakech are not beautiful for the same reasons. In the Palmeraie, the Golf Club Rotana lays out its fairways around large stretches of water. On the Atlas side, Al Maaden is played at the foot of the mountains, among twelve sculptures. To the south, PalmGolf Ourika has a desert style, with sandy areas and six lakes, while Akenza takes you across wadis and rocky ravines on eight holes. As for trees, the Royal Golf Marrakech has some 15,000.
Additional facilities
Around the course, every club has its clubhouse, and several are attached to a hotel: the Fairmont Royal Palm has its own 18 holes, and the Amanjena is bordered by the fairways of Amelkis. To compare restaurants and terraces, see our guide to the clubhouses of Marrakech’s golf courses; to warm up or take a lesson, our guide to Marrakech’s driving ranges.
Why choose Marrakech for golf?
For golf, Marrakech has three strengths: courses close to one another, which can be grouped by road (Amizmiz, Guemassa, Tahanaout, Ouarzazate); an airport 3 km from the city centre; and a long season, from October to April. In summer, highs reach 37 to 38 °C, so rounds start early in the morning. Between rounds, the medina, the souks and excursions to the Atlas round off a tailor-made golf holiday in Marrakech.
The 10 best golf courses in Marrakech: our top 10 of 13
In short: if you only have time for three courses, play Assoufid, the Fairmont Royal Palm and Samanah. They are the three Marrakech layouts with the strongest outside recognition: the top100golfcourses ranking, awards listed by the club and a PGA Tour Champions event. Add Royal Golf Marrakech for the history: golf has been played there since 1927.
How we ranked them
Three criteria, in this order: outside recognition you can check (published rankings, awards the club displays, professional tournaments hosted); the designer and the age of the course; and finally how well the club keeps its information up to date (current green fees, entry rules). A course with no official website or published rates therefore drops a place, even if it is new. Figures come from the clubs, their operators or the Royal Moroccan Golf Federation (FRMG), checked on 9 October 2026. Every detail (yardages, caddie, buggy, handicap limits) is in our Marrakech golf courses compared in one table.
| Rank | Course | Why it ranks here | Green fee, 18 holes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assoufid Golf Club | 5th in Morocco on top100golfcourses | 1,300 MAD |
| 2 | Fairmont Royal Palm | 9th in Morocco on top100golfcourses | Not published |
| 3 | Samanah Golf Club | Hosted a PGA Tour Champions event (2020) | 1,100 MAD |
| 4 | Royal Golf Marrakech | In play since 1927 | 1,200 MAD |
| 5 | Al Maaden Golf | Kyle Phillips; 18th in Morocco’s top 25 (2023) | 1,350 MAD |
| 6 | Amelkis Golf Club | 27 holes by Cabell B. Robinson | 950 MAD |
| 7 | Golf Akenza | The newest (2025), Kyle Phillips | Not published |
| 8 | The Montgomerie | The closest to the medina | 700 MAD |
| 9 | Noria Golf Club | Three six-hole loops | Not published (club booking engine checked 16 Oct 2026: no rate shown) |
| 10 | PalmGolf Ourika | Desert-style layout, six lakes | Not published |
Green fee: 18-hole visitor rate published by the club as of 9 October 2026. “Not published”: no 2026-2027 rate card online on that date. A caddie comes on top: caddies have been compulsory in Marrakech since an FRMG circular of 29 May 2025.
1. Assoufid Golf Club
The highest-placed Marrakech course in the top100golfcourses ranking, 5th in Morocco. The club also displays the World Golf Awards title of “Africa’s Best Golf Course” for 2014, 2016, 2017, 2021, 2022 and 2023. Designed by Niall Cameron and opened in October 2014, it is an 18-hole par 72 of 6,440 m, about 20 minutes from the medina. Good news for mixed-ability groups: it accepts handicaps up to 35. See the Assoufid course page
2. Fairmont Royal Palm
9th in Morocco on top100golfcourses. Cabell B. Robinson’s layout, opened in 2013, winds around five lakes, and the 8th and 12th holes share a crescent-shaped double green. 18 holes, par 72, 6,608 m from the back tees. It has the strictest entry rules in the city: a valid licence and a handicap of 28 or better. The 2026-2027 rate card was not online on 9 October. See the Fairmont Royal Palm course page
3. Samanah Golf Club
A Nicklaus Design course, Samanah describes itself as the first in Africa to host a PGA Tour Champions event, in January 2020; the club also lists the Ladies European Tour Q-School in 2012. Par 72, 6,655 m off the championship tees, with a 7-hectare practice area and a 9-hole pitch & putt. The club quotes 30 minutes from the medina and 15 from the airport. See the Samanah course page
4. Royal Golf Marrakech
The first golfers played here in 1927, and the club presents itself as the second-oldest course in the kingdom. The Old Course by Gustave Golias and Arnaud Massy (par 72, 5,871 m) runs through some 15,000 trees; its par 3s at the 3rd and 9th holes are nicknamed “Brigitte Bardot”. A 9-hole New Course was added in 2008, and every bunker and tee was renovated in 2020-2021. A caddie is compulsory and paid in cash. See the Royal Golf Marrakech course page
5. Al Maaden Golf
Designed by Kyle Phillips and opened in early 2010, Al Maaden was 18th in the top 25 courses in Morocco published by top100golfcourses in 2023. It measures 6,569 m, par 73 according to the club (72 according to the FRMG), at the foot of the Atlas, with twelve sculptures on and around the course and a 300 m driving range. It has the highest published high-season green fee in the city (1,350 MAD until 30 June 2027), dropping to 840 MAD from 1 July to 4 September 2027. See the Al Maaden course page
6. Amelkis Golf Club
Three 9-hole par-36 loops (Red, Blue and Green) by Cabell B. Robinson, opened in 1995, with the third added in 2009: enough to play several days without changing clubs. Seven lakes and red-earth bunkers, 10 minutes from the centre, at km 12 on the Ouarzazate road. See the Amelkis course page
7. Golf Akenza
The newest course in our selection, opened in 2025, and, like Al Maaden, a Kyle Phillips design: 18 holes, par 72, 6,536 m from the championship tees, with eight holes that cross wadis and rocky ravines. It has no official website or published rates yet, hence its rank: our figures come from top100golfcourses and GolfPass, which agree. See the Akenza course page
8. The Montgomerie
Designed by Colin Montgomerie with European Golf Design, this par 71 of 6,230 m has 81 bunkers. Its strong point is location: about 10 minutes (5 km) from Jemaa el-Fna square, ideal for a round on the day you arrive. See The Montgomerie course page
9. Noria Golf Club
Opened in 2014 and designed by Steve Forrest (Hills Forrest), Noria is played as three six-hole loops, Garden, Orchard and Dune, with four hectares of lake and 85 bunkers. Par 73, 6,489 m according to the FRMG, a few minutes from the airport. No official rate published as of 9 October 2026. See the Noria course page
10. PalmGolf Ourika
A desert-style course, with wide fairways framed by sandy areas and six lakes, designed by Neil Haworth and Stéphane Talbot and opened at the end of summer 2015. Par 72, 6,692 m, on the Ourika road. The 2026-2027 rate card was not yet online on 9 October. See the PalmGolf Ourika course page
The other courses in our selection
- Golf Club Rotana: 27 holes in the Palmeraie: Robert Trent Jones Sr.’s 18 holes (1992), set around large lakes on almost flat ground, plus a 9-hole course by Stéphane Talbot. Tour operators also sell it as Golf Club Palmeraie; no published rates.
- The Tony Jacklin (Argan Golf Resort): 27 holes (an 18-hole par 72 and a 9-hole par-3 course), opened in October 2016, with the cheapest 18-hole green fee in the city, 600 MAD.
- Atlas Golf: a hilly 9-hole course of 2,299 m among olive trees and palm groves, designed by Alain Prat, 10 minutes from Jemaa el-Fna square. Handy for a short round.
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The 13 best golf courses in Marrakech
Golf in Marrakech: courses, access, season and stay
The table below lists the 13 courses in our selection, from Royal Golf Marrakech, in play since 1927, to Akenza, opened in 2025.
| Course | Holes | Par | Green fee (18 holes) | Designer | From the centre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assoufid Golf Club | 18 | 72 | 1,300 MAD | Niall Cameron | 10 km · 20 min |
| Amelkis Golf Club | 27 | 36 per loop | 950 MAD | Cabell B. Robinson | 10 min |
| Al Maaden Golf | 18 | 73 (club) / 72 (FRMG) | 1,350 MAD | Kyle Phillips | ≈ 9 km |
| Royal Golf Marrakech | 27 | 72 / 36 | 1,200 MAD | Gustave Golias and Arnaud Massy (Old Course) | ≈ 6 km |
| Fairmont Royal Palm | 18 | 72 | Not published | Cabell B. Robinson | 12 km |
| Samanah Golf Club | 18 + 9 | 72 | 1,100 MAD | Nicklaus Design | 30 min |
| The Montgomerie | 18 | 71 | 700 MAD | Colin Montgomerie and European Golf Design | ≈ 10 min |
| Golf Club Rotana | 27 | 72 / 36 | Not published | Robert Trent Jones Sr. (18 holes) and Stéphane Talbot (9 holes) | ≈ 10 km |
| Atlas Golf | 9 | 33 (club) / 32 (FRMG) | 650 MAD | Alain Prat | 10 min |
| Argan Golf Resort (The Tony Jacklin) | 18 + 9 | 72 | 600 MAD | Stirling & Martin | ≈ 9 km |
| Noria Golf Club | 18 | 73 | Not published (booking engine checked on 16 Oct 2026: no rate shown) | Steve Forrest (Hills Forrest) | ≈ 10 km |
| Golf Akenza | 18 | 72 | Not published | Kyle Phillips | 15 min |
| Palm Golf Ourika | 18 | 72 | Not published | Neil Haworth and Stéphane Talbot | — |
Green fee: 18-hole visitor rate shown by the club or its operator (published rate card or online booking price for a given date), dated on each course page; “Not published”: no up-to-date official rate found online on 9 Oct 2026. Distances: from the city centre or medina; “≈” = calculated road distance or driving time (OpenStreetMap); other times are those given on official websites (clubs, hotels, FRMG).
Getting there
Marrakech-Menara Airport (RAK) is 3 km from the city centre, according to ONDA; Samanah quotes 15 minutes from the airport. The Montgomerie is about 10 minutes (5 km) from Jemaa el-Fna square.
Best season
From October to April, average highs range from 19 °C (January) to 28.5 °C (October), with 19 to 35 mm of rain a month. In January the average low falls to 6 °C, so bring a warm layer for the first tee. In July and August highs reach 37 to 38 °C: play early.
Where to stay
- Fairmont Royal Palm Marrakech: its own 18-hole course, 12 km from the medina.
- Amanjena: alongside the fairways of Amelkis (27 holes).
- Pickalbatros Hôtel du Golf Palmeraie: presents an 18-hole championship course, on the Palmeraie circuit, as its own.
- Pickalbatros Palmeraie Golf Palace: a few steps from an 18-hole championship course, according to the hotel.
Sample itineraries: 3, 5 or 7 days
3 days
- Day 1: Royal Golf Marrakech, Old Course (18 holes)
- Day 2: Samanah Golf Club (18 holes)
- Day 3: Al Maaden Golf (18 holes)
5 days
- Day 1: The Montgomerie (18 holes)
- Day 2: Amelkis Golf Club (18 of the 27 holes)
- Day 3: rest / discover the city
- Day 4: Assoufid Golf Club (18 holes)
- Day 5: Fairmont Royal Palm (18 holes)
7 days
- Day 1: Royal Golf Marrakech, Old Course (18 holes)
- Day 2: Noria Golf Club (18 holes)
- Day 3: Al Maaden Golf (18 holes)
- Day 4: rest / discover the city
- Day 5: Golf Akenza (18 holes)
- Day 6: Golf Club Rotana (18 holes)
- Day 7: Atlas Golf (9 holes, played twice)
Indicative examples, adjusted on request.
Golf in Marrakech: your questions
What is the best golf course in Marrakech?
For us, Assoufid Golf Club: it is the best-ranked Marrakech course on top100golfcourses (5th in Morocco), and the club displays the title of Africa’s best golf course at the World Golf Awards in 2014, 2016, 2017, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The Fairmont Royal Palm (9th in Morocco) and Samanah, which hosted the PGA Tour Champions in 2020, complete our top three.
Which are the most beautiful golf courses in Marrakech?
It depends on the setting you are after: the palm grove lakes at Golf Club Rotana, the Atlas backdrop at Al Maaden, the five lakes of the Fairmont Royal Palm, the desert style and six lakes of PalmGolf Ourika, the wadis and ravines of Akenza, or the 15,000 or so trees of Royal Golf Marrakech.
What is the oldest golf course in Marrakech?
Royal Golf Marrakech, where golf has been played since 1927. The club presents itself as the second-oldest course in the kingdom. Its Old Course was designed by Gustave Golias and Arnaud Massy.
How much is a green fee in Marrakech?
For 18 holes, from 600 MAD at The Tony Jacklin to 1,350 MAD at Al Maaden in high season, according to the rates checked on 9 October 2026. A caddie comes on top, compulsory since the FRMG circular of 29 May 2025. The club-by-club detail is in our Marrakech golf courses comparison.
How many golf courses are there in Marrakech?
Our selection covers 13 courses: eight 18-hole courses, four 27-hole complexes (Amelkis, Royal Golf Marrakech, Argan Golf Resort, Golf Club Rotana) and one 9-hole course, Atlas Golf, played twice for a full 18 holes.
When is the best time to play golf in Marrakech?
October to April, with average highs from 19 °C in January to 28.5 °C in October. In July and August they reach 37 to 38 °C, so play early in the morning.
Where can I stay near a golf course in Marrakech?
The Fairmont Royal Palm has its own 18-hole course and Amanjena sits alongside the fairways of Amelkis. In the Palmeraie, the Hôtel du Golf and the Palmeraie Golf Palace each feature an 18-hole championship course. We can also arrange a stay in the city.
Do I need a car to play several courses?
No, a private transfer booked in advance is enough: the courses are spread around the city, and The Montgomerie is only about 10 minutes from Jemaa el-Fna square.
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Get a free quoteSources: ONDA, Marrakech-Menara airport (archive), WMO normals 1991-2020, Marrakech (NOAA/NCEI), Samanah Golf Club, Fairmont Royal Palm Marrakech, Amanjena, Pickalbatros Hôtel du Golf Palmeraie, Pickalbatros Palmeraie Golf Palace, FRMG, The Montgomerie (checked 09/10/2026).
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