El Jadida golf break: Mazagan and Royal Golf El Jadida
- 08 October 2026
An El Jadida golf break comes down to two Atlantic courses you can play on consecutive days: Mazagan, a Gary Player links opened in 2009, and Royal Golf El Jadida, a Cabell B. Robinson design from 1993. The town is about an hour’s drive from Casablanca airport, so it is easy to add two or three Casablanca courses to the trip. And because the ocean keeps the coast cool, the coast still works for golf in July and August, when Marrakech averages over 37 °C.
Mazagan and Royal Golf El Jadida: two courses, two styles
The names are easily confused. Mazagan Golf is the course at the Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort, on the Azemmour road. Royal Golf El Jadida is the club at km 7 on the Casablanca road, next to the Pullman Mazagan Royal Golf & Spa hotel. The table sets out what the clubs, the Royal Moroccan Golf Federation and specialist guides publish.
| Mazagan Golf | Royal Golf El Jadida | |
|---|---|---|
| Holes / par | 18 holes, par 72 | 18 holes, par 72 |
| Designer | Gary Player | Cabell B. Robinson, renovated by James H. Duncan |
| Opened | 2009 | 1993 |
| Length | Almost 7,500 yards when it opened | 6,117 m (operator’s figure) |
| Character | Links through the low coastal dunes, uneven lies, holes played towards the sea | Eucalyptus, araucaria and acacia forest; last three holes along the ocean |
| Location | Azemmour road, just north of El Jadida | Km 7, Casablanca road |
| Published opening hours | Not published on a source we could verify | 7 days a week, 7am to 7pm |
| On-site hotel | Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort | Pullman Mazagan Royal Golf & Spa |
Mazagan: Gary Player's links
Opened in 2009, Mazagan Golf weaves in and out of the low dunes that line the sandy coast. Gary Player gave it genuine links characteristics: the fairways roll naturally, leaving uphill, downhill and sidehill lies, and several holes play towards the sea. At almost 7,500 yards when it opened, it is a long course, so mid-handicappers should pick forward tees, especially when the wind is up. Anyone who has played the links of Ireland or Scotland will feel at home with the ground game.
The resort around it was developed by the Kerzner group, the company behind Atlantis in Dubai, between a eucalyptus forest and El Haouzia beach. For golfers, the appeal is simple: you sleep on the course.
Royal Golf El Jadida: forest golf with an ocean finish
Royal Golf El Jadida opened in 1993 to a Cabell B. Robinson design, later renovated by James H. Duncan, who redesigned the tees, rebuilt the bunkers and moved several greens. The front nine runs through eucalyptus, araucaria and acacia, with holes the operator calls “tempting but deceptive”. The last three holes run along the Atlantic like a links and get tough when the wind blows.
The club is run by Madaëf Golfs, which also operates Casa Green Golf in Casablanca, and is open seven days a week from 7am to 7pm.
Which one first?
With only one day, play Mazagan for the links experience. But the two are different enough to justify a day each: one open and exposed, the other sheltered by forest until the seaside finish. A good order is Royal Golf El Jadida first to settle in, then Mazagan on day two.
Getting there from Casablanca airport
Most visitors fly into Casablanca’s Mohammed V airport. Allow about an hour by road from the airport to Royal Golf El Jadida, according to the Top 100 Golf Courses visit report. The Pullman hotel next to the course gives Casablanca as 90 km away, El Jadida’s old town as 15 minutes by car and the railway station as 6 km.
On the bag question, Royal Air Maroc carries a golf bag of up to 23 kg free of charge, with anything over that charged as standard excess baggage. With other airlines, check sports-equipment fees before you book. Our guide to booking golf in Morocco covers tee times, caddies and buggies once you are there.
Combining El Jadida with Casablanca's courses
Since you land in Casablanca, it makes sense to play there too. Three 18-hole courses sit in the Bouskoura area, a few minutes from the city, and a historic 9-hole course lies inside the Anfa racecourse.
| Course | Holes / par | Designer | Opened | Worth knowing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Green Golf Club | 18, par 72, 6,533 m | Jeremy Pern | 2013 | Inspired by Scottish links, 7 ha of lakes, 90 bunkers; open daily 7am to 7pm |
| The Tony Jacklin Casablanca | 18, par 72 | Tony Jacklin | 2014 | 10 artificial lakes; visitor rate shown by the operator: 420 MAD on weekdays, 600 MAD at weekends for 18 holes (checked 19 Oct 2026) |
| PalmGolf Bouskoura | 18, par 71, 6,571 m | Nelson & Haworth and Talbot Golf Design | – | Buggies fitted with GPS tablets |
| Royal Golf Anfa | 9 holes, par 35 (the club gives par 70, 5,537 m over two loops) | – | – | Laid out inside the Anfa racecourse, in the city |
A five-day outline that works well:
- Day 1: land in Casablanca, overnight in the city or at Bouskoura.
- Day 2: Casa Green Golf Club or The Tony Jacklin Casablanca.
- Day 3: second Casablanca course in the morning, drive to El Jadida in the afternoon.
- Day 4: Royal Golf El Jadida, then a walk round the Portuguese old town.
- Day 5: Mazagan, then back to Casablanca airport.
This keeps the driving down to one main transfer each way. Our Casablanca golf page covers the city’s courses in more detail.
Best time of year for golf in El Jadida
The World Meteorological Organization publishes no climate normals for El Jadida itself. The nearest reference station is Casablanca-Anfa, on the same Atlantic coast. Its 1991-2020 normals give a fair picture of the region, set here against Marrakech.
| Month | Casablanca: avg high | Casablanca: avg low | Casablanca: rain days (≥ 1 mm) | Marrakech: avg high |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17.6 °C | 8.9 °C | 6.5 | 19.1 °C |
| March | 19.7 °C | 11.6 °C | 6.0 | 23.6 °C |
| April | 20.6 °C | 13.3 °C | 4.7 | 25.7 °C |
| May | 22.7 °C | 15.9 °C | 2.2 | 29.4 °C |
| June | 24.6 °C | 18.7 °C | 0.7 | 33.6 °C |
| July | 26.1 °C | 20.5 °C | 0.1 | 37.7 °C |
| August | 26.7 °C | 21.0 °C | 0.0 | 37.4 °C |
| September | 25.9 °C | 19.5 °C | 1.8 | 32.5 °C |
| October | 24.3 °C | 16.8 °C | 5.1 | 28.5 °C |
| November | 21.0 °C | 12.8 °C | 6.7 | 23.1 °C |
Source: WMO climate normals 1991-2020, Casablanca-Anfa (60155) and Marrakech (60230) stations, NOAA/NCEI archive.
- May, June and September are the sweet spot: 22 to 26 °C in the afternoon and very few rain days.
- July and August stay playable all day, with average highs around 26 °C at Casablanca against more than 37 °C in Marrakech. That is this coast’s big advantage for a summer trip.
- November to March is mild but wetter, with six to seven rain days a month at Casablanca: build a spare day into the plan. For winter sun, our guide on when to play golf in Morocco compares the drier destinations.
What to ask before you book
Neither Mazagan nor Royal Golf El Jadida publishes a green-fee list we could verify at the time of writing. Rates, handicap limits, buggy and caddie availability and any hotel-guest terms all need confirming when you book. That is the legwork we do for you: we build the trip around you, with tee times, hotels and transfers from Casablanca. See how our tailor-made golf holidays work and ask for a quote.
On paperwork: British passports need an expiry date at least 3 months after arrival, according to the UK government, and Irish passports at least 6 months’ validity from entry, according to the Irish DFA, which also says the Passport Card is not accepted.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Mazagan Golf and Royal Golf El Jadida?
They are two separate clubs. Mazagan Golf, designed by Gary Player and opened in 2009, is the links course at the Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort on the Azemmour road. Royal Golf El Jadida, designed by Cabell B. Robinson and opened in 1993, is a forest course at km 7 on the Casablanca road, next to the Pullman Mazagan hotel.
How long is the transfer from Casablanca airport to El Jadida?
About an hour by road to Royal Golf El Jadida, according to the Top 100 Golf Courses guide. The Pullman hotel next to the course gives the distance from Casablanca as 90 km.
When is the best time to play golf in El Jadida?
May, June and September offer the best balance, with afternoon highs of 22 to 26 °C and little rain based on Casablanca’s normals. Summer stays playable on the coast, with average highs around 26 °C, while winter brings six to seven rain days a month.
Can I play both El Jadida courses in a weekend?
Yes. Both clubs are on the edge of El Jadida, so one course a day over two days is enough, with time left to visit the Portuguese old town, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
How much is a green fee at Mazagan or Royal Golf El Jadida?
Neither club publishes a rate we could verify. Prices need to be requested at booking; we obtain them for you as part of a tailor-made quote.
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