Meknes, between imperial heritage and a passion for golf

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Meknes has one golf course: Royal Golf de Meknès, a 9-hole par 36 laid out inside the Royal Palace walls at Dar El-Kebira, in part of the gardens of Moulay Ismail (J’nane Bahraouia, Bab Belkari). It is open every day, and you can play in the evening under the street lamps. The club publishes no rate (checked 09/10/2026), so ask for the price when you book.

Royal Golf de Meknes

Golf in Meknes: courses, access, season and stay

Meknes has one course, Royal Golf de Meknès, which is an integral part of the Royal Palace. Set inside Dar El-Kebira, in part of the gardens of Moulay Ismaïl, this 9-hole, par-36 course is played among olive trees, palms and many fruit trees, with minarets in the background. The club is open every day, and you can even play at night under the street lamps. For 18 holes, you play the course twice.

Course	Holes	Par	Green fee (18 holes)	Designer	From the centre
Royal Golf de Meknès	9	36	Not published	—	≈ 1 km

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 (OpenStreetMap); times are those given on official websites (clubs, hotels, FRMG).

Getting there

Fès-Saïss Airport (FEZ) is about 67 km by road from Royal Golf de Meknès. No official transfer time is published, so plan on a private transfer booked in advance.

The course lies in the heart of the imperial city, about 1 km by road from El Hedim square. The official address is J’nane Bahraouia, Bab Belkari. From the Michlifen in Ifrane, Meknes is 64 km away.

Best season

From March to May and in October and November, average highs range from 20 to 26 °C (WMO 1991-2020 normals): these are the most pleasant periods. In July and August they reach 34 °C.

From November to March, 55 to 66 mm of rain falls each month and lows drop to 5 °C, so bring a warm layer and rainwear. In summer, a night round under the street lamps avoids the heat of the day.

Sample itineraries: 3, 5 or 7 days

3 days

Day 1: Royal Golf de Meknès (9 holes played twice)
Day 2: rest / discover the city
Day 3: Royal Golf de Meknès (9 holes played twice), in the evening under the street lamps

5 days

Day 1: Royal Golf de Meknès (9 holes played twice)
Day 2: Royal Golf de Meknès (9 holes played twice), at night
Day 3: rest / discover the city
Day 4: Royal Golf de Meknès (9 holes played twice)
Day 5: Royal Golf de Meknès (9 holes played twice), at night

7 days

Day 1: Royal Golf de Meknès (9 holes played twice)
Day 2: Royal Golf de Meknès (9 holes played twice), at night
Day 3: rest / discover the city
Day 4: Royal Golf de Meknès (9 holes played twice)
Day 5: Royal Golf de Meknès (9 holes played twice), at night
Day 6: rest / discover the city
Day 7: Royal Golf de Meknès (9 holes played twice)

Indicative examples built only with the city’s own courses; a trip combined with another destination can be arranged on request.

Golf in Meknes: your questions

Which airport for a golf trip to Meknes?

Fès-Saïss Airport (code FEZ), about 67 km by road from Royal Golf de Meknès. No official transfer time is published, so plan on a private transfer booked in advance. The airport is also about 9 km by road from Royal Golf de Fès.

How many holes does the Meknes course have?

Royal Golf de Meknès is a 9-hole, par-36 course inside the Royal Palace grounds, at Dar El-Kebira. For an 18-hole round, you play it twice. It is the only course in the city in our selection.

Can you really play golf at night in Meknes?

Yes. Royal Golf de Meknès is open every day, and you can play a round at night under the street lamps. It is a useful option in July and August, when average highs reach 34 °C.

When is the best time to play golf in Meknes?

From March to May and in October and November: average highs range from 20 to 26 °C. From November to March, 55 to 66 mm of rain falls each month and lows drop to 5 °C.

Where should I stay to play Royal Golf de Meknès?

No hotel is attached to the course; we can arrange a stay in the city. The course is about 1 km by road from El Hedim square, in the heart of the imperial city, which makes it easy to reach from the centre.

Can I combine Meknes with Ifrane or Fez?

Yes. Michlifen Golf & Country Club is an 18-hole, par-72 course in Ifrane; the Michlifen hotel, a few minutes from the course, is 64 km from Meknes. Royal Golf de Fès, an 18-hole, par-72 course, is about 9 km by road from Fès-Saïss Airport, handy on arrival or departure.

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Sources: FRMG, Royal Golf de Meknès, Visit Meknès, Royal Golf de Meknès, ONDA, Fès-Saïss airport (archive), WMO normals 1991-2020, Meknès (NOAA/NCEI), Michlifen Resort & Golf, location and access, OSRM (OpenStreetMap), calculated road distances (checked 09/10/2026).