Golf in Marrakech: 10+ Courses, Real Prices, and What Nobody Tells You

Last updated: April 2026

Marrakech is the golf capital of Morocco. Within 30 minutes of the medina, you have access to more than ten championship courses designed by names like Jack Nicklaus, Colin Montgomerie, Kyle Phillips, and Robert Trent Jones. The Atlas Mountains form a backdrop that no course in southern Spain can match. And the green fees are roughly half what you would pay in the Algarve.

What the golf brochures do not mention is that Marrakech in summer is too hot to play comfortably, that the 20-minute taxi ride from the medina to some courses can turn into 45 minutes in traffic, and that your post-round beer options depend on which clubhouse you are in. Here is what you actually need to know.

Getting to the Courses

Most Marrakech courses are clustered in two zones: the Route de Ouarzazate corridor southeast of the city (Samanah, Assoufid, Royal Palm, PalmGolf Ourika) and the Palmeraie area northeast of the medina (Palmeraie Golf, Montgomerie, Noria). Royal Golf Marrakech is unique in being located centrally, within the city itself.

A taxi from the medina to a Route de Ouarzazate course costs approximately 100 to 150 MAD one way. To the Palmeraie courses, expect 80 to 120 MAD. Some resort hotels offer shuttle services to partner courses. If you are playing multiple courses over several days, renting a car makes more sense financially and practically than relying on taxis for each round.

Arrange taxi pickups for after your round in advance. Having your riad or hotel call a taxi to collect you at a specific time is more reliable than finding one at the course, particularly at courses outside the city where taxis do not queue.

The Courses: A Quick Comparison

At the premium end, Assoufid and Al Maaden offer the best course conditioning and design in the city. Assoufid is desert-style with waste areas; Al Maaden is more water-forward with a Scottish links influence. Both charge approximately 95 to 119 EUR per round.

In the mid-range, PalmGolf Ourika, Montgomerie, Amelkis, and Samanah all deliver good golf for 85 to 95 EUR. PalmGolf Ourika consistently gets the best value-for-money reviews. Samanah’s wide-open Nicklaus design is forgiving and enjoyable for higher handicappers.

Royal Golf Marrakech occupies a unique position. It is the most historic course in the country and the most centrally located, but at 1,200 MAD plus a mandatory caddy (200 to 250 MAD), it is also the most expensive round in the city. The course condition is good but not exceptional by modern resort standards. Play it once for the history, the century-old trees, and the bragging rights.

Combining Golf with Marrakech

The ideal Marrakech golf trip for most visitors is four to five nights, playing three to four rounds. That leaves you with full days for the city itself. A morning in the souks, an afternoon at the Bahia Palace or the Majorelle Garden, and dinner on a rooftop terrace in the medina are all within easy reach.

For non-golfing travel companions, Marrakech offers more off-course activities than any other golf destination in Africa or the Mediterranean. Cooking classes (350 to 600 MAD), hammam spa experiences (80 to 500 MAD), Atlas Mountains day trips (250 to 400 MAD per person by shared transport), and Essaouira day trips (3 hours by bus) are all excellent options.

Stay in the medina in a riad for the cultural experience, or in Gueliz or the Palmeraie for easier access to courses and modern hotel amenities. The choice depends on whether you prioritize the atmosphere of waking up in a traditional Moroccan courtyard or the convenience of a hotel with parking and a concierge who can arrange tee times. See our riad vs hotel guide for more detail.

The Weather Factor

From October through April, Marrakech is a golfer’s paradise. Daytime temperatures hover between 18 and 25 degrees, rain is infrequent (a few days per month in winter), and the light is extraordinary. Tee off early in the morning when the air is crisp and the Atlas Mountains are sharpest against the sky.

May and September are shoulder months: playable but warming up, with temperatures reaching 30 to 35 degrees by midday. An early morning tee time (7am or 7:30am) is essential in these months. June, July, and August are genuinely dangerous for outdoor exertion. Heat exhaustion is not a theoretical risk when it is 44 degrees on an exposed fairway with no shade. Do not play Marrakech in midsummer. Go to Agadir or the coast instead.

Practical Details for the Golf Visitor

Currency is Moroccan dirhams (MAD). You cannot bring dirhams into the country, so exchange at the airport or withdraw from ATMs in the city. Major credit cards are accepted at pro shops and clubhouse restaurants, but caddies, parking attendants, and bag handlers need cash.

The best time to visit Morocco for golf overlaps with the high tourist season in Marrakech. Book your riad or hotel at least two months in advance for trips between November and March. Flights from the UK take approximately 3.5 hours; from the US East Coast, direct flights (seasonal from New York) take about 7 hours.

Dress code at Moroccan golf clubs follows international norms: collared shirts, golf trousers or tailored shorts, soft spike shoes. Off the course, Marrakech is a conservative city by European standards. In the medina and when visiting mosques (the Hassan II in Casablanca is the only one open to non-Muslims for tours), dress modestly.

Accuracy note: Green fees, course availability, and practical details can change seasonally. This article reflects conditions at the time of writing. Verify current prices and booking requirements directly with each course or resort before planning your trip.