Last updated: April 2026
Every golf website ranks Moroccan courses by how much advertising revenue the resort pays. This guide ranks them by how good they actually are. We have compiled green fee data, player reviews, course condition reports, and practical information for the courses most visited by international golfers. The goal is to help you spend your green fee budget on courses worth playing, and avoid the ones that trade on their brochure photos more than their fairway quality.
One important note: course conditions in Morocco vary more by season than in Europe. After winter rains (November to February), courses in Marrakech are at their greenest and best maintained. By late summer, some courses show wear from heat and reduced watering. The ratings below reflect peak season conditions.
At a Glance
| Courses reviewed | 12 across Marrakech, Agadir, El Jadida, Essaouira, and Rabat |
| Price range | 450 to 1,200 MAD per 18 holes |
| Top rated for quality | Assoufid (Marrakech), Mazagan (El Jadida), Royal Golf Dar Es Salam (Rabat) |
| Best value | PalmGolf Ourika (Marrakech), Golf du Soleil Championship (Agadir) |
| Most historic | Royal Golf Marrakech (founded 1927) |
Marrakech Courses
Assoufid Golf Club is consistently cited as the best-maintained course in Marrakech and arguably in Morocco. Designed by Niall Cameron, it is a desert-style layout that works with the natural terrain rather than against it. Waste areas with stones replace traditional rough, so protect your clubs on errant shots. Green fee: approximately 95 EUR (around 1,000 MAD) including trolley. The clubhouse is excellent, the food is good but pricey. Difficulty: moderate to challenging. Worth the money.
Royal Golf Marrakech is the historic heart of Moroccan golf. The original Koutoubia course dates to 1927, with a newer Menara 9 added in 2008. The setting is parkland with narrow fairways lined by century-old eucalyptus, cypress, and palm trees. Caddies became mandatory in May 2025. Green fee: 1,200 MAD for 18 holes, caddy fee 200 to 250 MAD additional. Club rental: 400 MAD. The course is in the middle of the city, making it the most accessible from medina hotels. Course condition is generally good but can feel worn compared to newer courses.
Al Maaden Golf Resort is a Kyle Phillips design with 27 holes, water features, and a Scottish-links-meets-desert aesthetic. Well maintained with strategic bunkering and interesting green complexes. Green fee: approximately 119 EUR. The resort facilities are excellent. This is a strong choice for golfers who appreciate course design over raw scenery.
The Montgomerie Marrakech was designed by Colin Montgomerie and stretches across 75 acres with elevated tees, undulating greens, and a large clubhouse with an ice bar. It is a well-rounded course that suits most handicap levels. Green fee: approximately 95 EUR. Practice facilities are among the best in Morocco.
PalmGolf Ourika is the best value in Marrakech. Set among palm trees with Atlas Mountain views, it is well maintained, enjoyable for all levels, and priced at approximately 93 EUR. If you are playing multiple rounds in Marrakech and need to manage costs, Ourika should be on the list.
Samanah Golf Club, a Jack Nicklaus design, is an open desert-style course spread across 300 hectares. Wide fairways, sweeping Atlas views, and a layout that rewards accuracy more than distance. Green fee: approximately 950 MAD. Good for higher handicappers who want a course that does not punish every miss.
Amelkis Golf Club has 27 holes in a private 450-hectare estate. Well maintained with a traditional feel. Green fee: approximately 85 EUR. A solid mid-range option that rarely disappoints.
Agadir Courses
Tazegzout Golf, designed by Kyle Phillips, is perched on a cliff 80 meters above the Atlantic near Taghazout Bay. The ocean views from every hole are spectacular. The course preserves existing argan trees throughout the layout. It is technically demanding with wind a constant factor. Green fee: approximately 90 EUR. Condition can be variable; reviews from 2025 and 2026 note that maintenance has been inconsistent compared to the design’s potential.
Golf du Soleil offers two 18-hole courses: the Championship course (which hosts Challenge Tour events) and the Tikida course through eucalyptus forest. The Championship course is the stronger of the two, with wide fairways and well-defended greens. Green fee for hotel guests at Tikida Golf Palace: 680 MAD. Non-guests pay slightly more. A free shuttle runs from ten major Agadir beachfront hotels.
Golf Les Dunes has 27 holes designed by Cabell B. Robinson across 101 hectares with four large lakes. The three 9-hole loops (Eucalyptus, Oued, and Tamaris) each have distinct character. This is probably the best overall value in Agadir, with green fees lower than Tazegzout and conditions that are more reliably maintained.
El Jadida and Essaouira
Mazagan Golf Course at El Jadida is the one Moroccan course that golfers specifically travel to play. Designed by Gary Player, it is a true links layout built on sand dunes along the Atlantic coast. At 6,885 meters, it is the longest course in Morocco. The holes running alongside the beach (15th, 16th, and 18th) are exceptional. Course management is handled by Troon Golf, and the condition is consistently excellent. This is a destination course, and the Mazagan Beach Resort that surrounds it is one of Morocco’s finest five-star properties.
Golf de Mogador in Essaouira, also designed by Gary Player, is set within the Sofitel resort complex. The Atlantic wind is a constant companion, making this a true test of links-style golf. The setting, with ocean views and argan forests, is beautiful. It is the only course in Essaouira, so if you are combining a golf trip with a coastal escape, this is your option.
Rabat
Royal Golf Dar Es Salam in Rabat is Africa’s most prestigious golf address, with 45 holes across three courses: the Red Course, the Blue Course, and the Green Course. The Red Course is the flagship, a Robert Trent Jones Sr. design set in cork oak forest with carefully manicured fairways. Caddies are mandatory on the Red Course. This is the course where Moroccan royalty plays and where the Hassan II Golf Trophy was held for decades. If you play one course in Morocco for the history and the prestige, this is it.
Practical Tips
- If budget matters, book through leclub-golf.com or igolfmorocco.com for discounted rates at many Moroccan courses. Multi-round passes and golf cards can save 15 to 20 percent.
- Course GPS is rare on Moroccan buggies. Bring a GPS watch or use a phone app like 18Birdies or Hole19, which have most Moroccan courses mapped.
- Ask at the pro shop about twilight rates. Several Marrakech courses offer discounted afternoon rates from 2pm or 3pm, cutting green fees by 30 to 40 percent.
- The dress code at Moroccan golf clubs is standard international: collared shirts, tailored shorts or trousers, soft spikes. Denim and flip-flops are not permitted on the course.
- Bring a windproof layer for Atlantic coast courses (Essaouira, Mazagan, Tazegzout). The wind is reliable and can make an otherwise warm day feel cold.
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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.