Royal Golf de Meknès

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Royal Golf de Meknès is a 9-hole par 36 laid out inside the Royal Palace, at Dar El-Kebira, in part of the gardens of Moulay Ismaïl; the entrance is at J’nane Bahraouia, Bab Belkari. The course is played among olive and palm trees in the middle of the city, and the club is open every day. No green fee is published (checked on 9 Oct 2026), so ask the club before you go. As on every course in Morocco, a caddie is compulsory under the FRMG circular of 29 May 2025.

An imperial setting devoted to the game

Royal Golf de Meknès also offers a rare experience: the chance to play a round at night, under the street lamps and the moonlight. This night-time atmosphere, unique to the city, turns the game into something magical, with every shot ringing out in the soothing silence of the imperial gardens.

Open every day, the club welcomes golfers in a friendly, refined atmosphere. The refreshment bar, tucked away in the heart of the estate, invites you to relax and cool off after your round, rounding off the experience in a warm setting.

Royal Golf de Meknès brings heritage and sport together perfectly. More than just a course, it is an immersion in the history and beauty of the imperial city, a place where golf becomes a celebration of elegance, nature and Morocco’s living memory.

The course at a glance

Holes: 9
Par: 36
Green fee: Rate not published, checked 9 Oct 2026
Setting: Within the Royal Palace, at Dar El-Kebira, in part of the gardens of Moulay Ismail
Opening hours: Open every day
Night golf: Possible, by the light of the street lamps
Access: J'nane Bahraouia, Bab Belkari, Meknes

In the heart of the imperial city, Royal Golf de Meknès is an integral part of the Royal Palace. Set inside Dar El-Kebira, in part of the gardens of Moulay Ismail, this nine-hole par 36 winds among olive trees, palms and many fruit trees, with the minarets as a backdrop.

The club is open every day, and you can even play at night, by the light of the street lamps. A refreshment bar lets you cool off after your round.

Sources: frmg.ma, visit-meknes.com (checked 28 Sept 2026).

Playing Royal Golf de Meknès: practical information

Access

The course is inside the Royal Palace grounds, about 1 km by road from El Hedim square. Fès-Saïss Airport (FEZ) is about 67 km by road, so plan on a private transfer booked in advance.

Best season

From March to May and in October and November, average highs in Meknes range from 20 to 26 °C. In July and August they reach 34 °C, when a night round under the street lamps is a good option.

Where to stay

No hotel is attached to the course; we can arrange a stay in the city, near El Hedim square.

Frequently asked questions

Is Royal Golf de Meknès far from the centre?

No: about 1 km by road from El Hedim square, in the heart of the imperial city.

When should I play in Meknes?

In spring and autumn; the club is open every day, and in summer you can also play at night.

Can I play 18 holes at Royal Golf de Meknès?

Yes, by playing this 9-hole, par-36 course twice.

How much is a green fee at Royal Golf de Meknès?

No green fee is published (checked 9 October 2026): we quote the rate with your request.

Do I need a caddie at Royal Golf de Meknès?

Yes: as on every course in Morocco, a caddie has been compulsory since the FRMG circular of 29 May 2025.

Where is Royal Golf de Meknès?

Inside the Royal Palace, at Dar El-Kebira, in part of the gardens of Moulay Ismaïl; the entrance is via J'nane Bahraouia, Bab Belkari. The 9-hole par 36 is played among olive trees and palms, with the minarets as a backdrop.

Sources: FRMG, Royal Golf de Meknès, Visit Meknès, Royal Golf de Meknès, WMO normals 1991-2020, Meknès (NOAA/NCEI), OSRM (OpenStreetMap), calculated road distances (checked 09/10/2026).