Nador, golf where the Mediterranean meets the mountains

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Nador has one golf course: Marchica Golf Academy, a 9-hole par 27 (all par 3s) designed by Ron Garl, in the Atalayoun resort on Boulevard Mohammed V. It is a short course for working on your short game, with a 30-bay driving range and grass tee positions. The club publishes no rate (checked 09/10/2026). For an 18-hole round, the nearest courses covered on this site are at Saïdia: Le Golf des Lacs and Teelal Saidia.

Marchica Golf Academy

Golf in Nador: courses, access, season and stay

Nador has one golf facility, the Marchica Golf Academy, in Cité d'Atalayoun on the Mediterranean shore. It combines a 9-hole, par-27 course designed by the American Ron Garl with a large practice area: 30 driving-range bays, private grass tees, a dedicated wedge zone and a large training area. It is above all a place to work on your game; to play 18-hole rounds, Saïdia and its two courses can be combined with Nador.

Course	Holes	Par	Green fee (18 holes)	Designer	From the centre
Marchica Golf Academy	9	27	Not published	Ron Garl	≈ 4.6 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

Nador El Aroui Airport (IATA code NDR) is about 27 km by road from central Nador and about 31 km from the Marchica Golf Academy. The academy is on Boulevard Mohammed V in Cité d'Atalayoun, about 4.6 km by road from the centre.

For a trip that adds Saïdia, Saïdia marina is about 91 km by road from Nador airport. A private transfer booked in advance links the airport, Nador and Saïdia without you having to drive.

Best season

According to Weather Spark (1980-2016 averages), Nador has hot, dry summers, with average highs of 30 to 31 °C in July and August, and an average high of 18 °C in January. April-May (21 to 24 °C) and October (25 °C) are the most pleasant months for golf.

Rainfall stays moderate all year, peaking at 49 mm in November; from June to August less than 8 mm falls each month. In summer, choose early-morning or late-afternoon sessions, and bring a light layer in winter, when lows drop to 9 °C.

Where to stay

The academy is attached to a hotel whose guests enjoy exclusive access and special rates.

Marchica Lagoon Resort: The Marchica Golf Academy is presented on the hotel's website; guests enjoy exclusive access and special rates, and the hotel also offers golf stays.

Sample itineraries: 3, 5 or 7 days

3 days

Day 1: Marchica Golf Academy: practice and 9 holes
Day 2: Marchica Golf Academy (9 holes played twice)
Day 3: rest / discover the city

5 days

Day 1: Marchica Golf Academy: practice and 9 holes
Day 2: Marchica Golf Academy (9 holes played twice)
Day 3: rest / discover the city
Day 4: Marchica Golf Academy: practice and 9 holes
Day 5: Marchica Golf Academy (9 holes played twice)

7 days

Day 1: Marchica Golf Academy: practice and 9 holes
Day 2: Marchica Golf Academy (9 holes played twice)
Day 3: rest / discover the city
Day 4: Marchica Golf Academy: practice and 9 holes
Day 5: Marchica Golf Academy (9 holes played twice)
Day 6: rest / discover the city
Day 7: Marchica Golf Academy: practice and 9 holes

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

Golf in Nador: your questions

Which airport for a golf trip to Nador?

Nador El Aroui Airport (code NDR), about 27 km by road from central Nador and about 31 km from the Marchica Golf Academy. It also serves Saïdia, whose marina is about 91 km away by road.

How many golf courses are there in Nador?

Just one: the Marchica Golf Academy, a 9-hole, par-27 Ron Garl course with 30 driving-range bays, private grass tees and a dedicated wedge zone. For 18-hole rounds, look to the two courses in Saïdia.

When is the best time to play golf in Nador?

April-May (highs of 21 to 24 °C) and October (25 °C), according to Weather Spark. In July and August highs reach 30 to 31 °C; rainfall stays moderate all year, peaking at 49 mm in November.

Where should I stay to play the Marchica Golf Academy?

At the Marchica Lagoon Resort: the academy is presented on the hotel's website, and guests enjoy exclusive access and special rates. The hotel also offers golf stays. We can also arrange accommodation in the city.

How many days should I plan for a golf trip to Nador?

Two or three days are enough to make the most of the academy and its 9-hole course. For longer, add Saïdia and its two 18-hole, par-72 courses, Le Golf des Lacs and Teelal, with a private transfer booked in advance.

Tell us your dates, your group and the courses you have in mind: we reply with a tailor-made proposal.

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Sources: ONDA, Nador El Aroui airport (archive), IATA, code search Nador, Weather Spark, typical weather in Nador, Marchica Lagoon Resort, golf academy, FRMG, Atalayoun Marchica Golf Resort, Madaëf Golfs, Golf des Lacs, Madaëf Golfs, Golf Teelal, OSRM (OpenStreetMap), calculated road distances (checked 09/10/2026).