Amelkis Golf Club
Amelkis Golf Club is a 27-hole course designed by Cabell B. Robinson, at km 12 on the Ouarzazate road, around ten minutes from the centre of Marrakech according to the club. It is played as three nine-hole loops, Red, Blue and Green, each a par 36: any two of them make an 18-hole par 72.
The club lists visitor, junior (under 18) and Royal Moroccan Golf Federation (FRMG) member rates, each for 18 or 9 holes. On site you will find buggies, trolleys, a driving range and a pro shop, open 8am to 7pm in summer and 8am to 6pm in winter.
The three nine-hole loops
Each loop has two par 3s, five par 4s and two par 5s. On all three, stroke index 1 (the hardest hole according to the club’s scorecard) is a par 5.
| Loop | Par | Length (FRMG) | Par 3s | Par 5s | Index 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue (holes 1–9) | 36 | 3,356 m | 3, 8 | 2, 9 | hole 2 (par 5) |
| Red (holes 10–18) | 36 | 3,301 m | 13, 17 | 15, 18 | hole 15 (par 5) |
| Green (holes 10–18) | 36 | 3,417 m | 12, 16 | 11, 18 | hole 11 (par 5) |
Lengths: FRMG course page. Par, hole numbers and stroke index: scorecard published by the club. The Blue and Red loops are the original 18 holes (1995); the slightly longer Green loop was added in 2009.
The course at a glance
- Holes
- 27 (three loops of 9: Red, Blue, Green)
- Par
- 36 per loop, 72 over 18 holes
- Designer
- Cabell B. Robinson
- Opened
- 1995 (18 holes); Green loop added in 2009
- Green fee
- 950 MAD (18 holes), 550 MAD (9 holes), price shown by the club, checked 16 Oct 2026
- Buggy, trolley
- Buggy 400 MAD (18 holes), trolley 100 MAD, price shown by the club
- Hazards
- 7 lakes, red earth bunkers, doglegs
- Practice
- Driving range, chipping green, putting green
- Access
- Km 12, Ouarzazate road, 10 minutes from the centre of Marrakech
Opened in 1995 with 18 holes designed by Cabell B. Robinson, Amelkis Golf Club added a third loop in 2009: today you play 27 holes split into three nines, Red, Blue and Green. On a private estate of more than 450 hectares at the foot of the High Atlas, the American-style fairways cross seven lakes and red earth bunkers, with a few doglegs.
The course hosted the Moroccan Open in 2000. A driving range is there for warming up, and the clubhouse with restaurant is open every day. Allow around ten minutes from the centre of Marrakech, via the Ouarzazate road.
Sources: golfamelkis.com, golfamelkis.com/home/tarif, frmg.ma, club scorecard, top100golfcourses.com, europeantour.com (checked 16 Oct 2026).
Course rating and slope for the three 18-hole combinations
Slope measures difficulty for an average player (113 is standard). Figures from the club’s scorecard:
| Combination (par 72) | Men, black tees | Men, yellow tees | Ladies, blue tees | Ladies, red tees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue + Red | CR 74.5 · slope 135 | CR 70 · slope 124 | CR 72.5 · slope 133 | CR 69.6 · slope 120 |
| Red + Green | CR 74.2 · slope 138 | CR 69.6 · slope 119 | CR 74.4 · slope 135 | CR 69.3 · slope 117 |
| Blue + Green | CR 74.6 · slope 137 | CR 70.4 · slope 124 | CR 73.3 · slope 131 | CR 70.1 · slope 121 |
Amelkis Golf Club prices 2026
Price list shown by the club on golfamelkis.com, checked 16 Oct 2026 (unchanged since 28 Sept 2026). The club gives no validity period, so confirm the rate when you book.
| Item | 18 holes | 9 holes |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor green fee | 950 MAD | 550 MAD |
| Junior green fee (under 18) | 350 MAD | 300 MAD |
| FRMG member | 600 MAD | 400 MAD |
| FRMG junior member | 300 MAD | 250 MAD |
| Buggy | 400 MAD | 300 MAD |
| “Bag” (club’s wording) | 350 MAD | 250 MAD |
| Trolley | 100 MAD | |
| Driving range access (2 buckets included) | 100 MAD | |
| Bucket of 30 balls | 20 MAD | |
Caddies are not on the club’s price list, yet they have been compulsory on every course in Morocco since the FRMG circular of 29 May 2025: ask for the caddie fee when you book. To compare with other courses, see our guide to the cheapest golf in Marrakech.
Getting there, opening hours and booking
- Address: km 12, Ouarzazate road, 40000 Marrakech. GPS published by the club: 31° 36′ 55″ N, 7° 56′ 35″ W.
- Distances: about 4.5 km as the crow flies from Jemaa el-Fna square and 8.9 km from Marrakech Menara airport (calculated from the club’s coordinates). The club says around ten minutes from the centre.
- Pro shop: 8am to 7pm in summer, 8am to 6pm in winter. The clubhouse and restaurant are open every day.
- Booking a tee time: online at golfamelkis.com (visitors section), by phone on +212 524 40 44 14 or by email to amelkis@marogolf.ma.
Royal Golf Marrakech is on the same side of town, on the old Ouarzazate road, so you can play both during a three-day golf break.
Where to stay near Amelkis
The closest hotel we could verify is Amanjena: Aman describes it as Amelkis’s neighbour and offers a golf package with green fees at Amelkis or Royal Golf. For other options, district by district with distances to the courses, see where to stay in Marrakech for golf and our pick of Marrakech golf hotels.
Tips for playing Amelkis
- Pick your tees. From the black tees the slope is 135 to 138 depending on the combination; from the yellows it drops to 119–124. Most mid-handicappers will enjoy the yellows more.
- Respect the water. Seven lakes are spread over the 27 holes and, says the club, they “can spring nasty surprises”. On the doglegs, aim for the fairway rather than the short cut.
- Allow for the wind. The FRMG warns that wind, dunes, creeks and bushes make the wide fairways harder than they look.
- Save energy for the par 5s. The hardest hole on each loop is a par 5 (holes 2, 11 and 15).
- Warm up on the range. Access is 100 MAD with two buckets; there is also a chipping green and a putting green.
- Book before you go. Online booking is open to visitors; budget for a caddie, compulsory in Morocco.
Amelkis Golf Club: frequently asked questions
How much is a green fee at Amelkis Golf Club?
The club shows 950 MAD for 18 holes and 550 MAD for 9 holes (visitor rate, checked 16 Oct 2026). Under-18s pay 350 MAD and FRMG members 600 MAD for 18 holes. A buggy costs 400 MAD for 18 holes.
How many holes does Amelkis have?
27 holes, in three nine-hole loops (Red, Blue, Green), each a par 36. You play 18 holes by combining two loops, for a par 72.
Who designed the Amelkis course?
American architect Cabell B. Robinson. The course opened in 1995 with 18 holes (Blue and Red loops); the Green loop was added in 2009. It hosted the European Tour’s Moroccan Open from 20 to 23 April 2000.
Where is Amelkis and how do I get there?
At km 12 on the Ouarzazate road, east-south-east of Marrakech, about 4.5 km as the crow flies from Jemaa el-Fna and 8.9 km from the airport. The club says around ten minutes by car from the centre.
Which hotel is closest to Amelkis?
Amanjena is the course’s direct neighbour, according to Aman. If you prefer to stay in town, the Agdal district along Boulevard Mohammed VI is the closest to the southern Marrakech courses, Amelkis included (about 5 km as the crow flies; see our where to stay guide).
Is a caddie compulsory at Amelkis?
Yes. The FRMG made caddies compulsory on every course in Morocco in a circular dated 29 May 2025. Amelkis does not publish its caddie fee: ask when you book.
Which 18-hole combination is the hardest?
For men off the black tees, Red + Green has the highest slope (138). For ladies off the blue tees it is also Red + Green (135). Blue + Green is the longest combination.
How do I book a tee time at Amelkis?
Online at golfamelkis.com (visitors section), by phone on +212 524 40 44 14 or by email to amelkis@marogolf.ma. We can also include it in a golf trip: ask for a quote.
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