Morocco Golf Courses Guide:
Top 8 Championship Courses

The oldest course in Morocco and one of the most storied in Africa. Founded in 1933 by the Pasha of Marrakech, this parkland course weaves through ancient olive, eucalyptus, and palm trees with the snow-capped Atlas Mountains as a backdrop. Iconic holes include the par-5 7th, a sweeping dogleg around a grove of centuries-old olive trees. Kings, presidents, and world leaders have played here, and the club retains an air of regal elegance.

Designed by renowned architect Cabell B. Robinson, Amelkis features 27 holes spread across three distinct nine-hole loops. The course is celebrated for its dramatic views of the High Atlas and its challenging water features. The signature hole is the par-3 6th on the original 18, which plays over a lake toward the Atlas peaks. The layout demands strategic play, with well-placed bunkers and fast, undulating greens that reward precision over power.

Set within the legendary Palmeraie, this Robert Trent Jones Sr. design is carved through groves of date palms and fragrant orange trees. The course features wide fairways that invite aggressive play off the tee, but the greens are well-defended by deep bunkers and water hazards. The par-4 14th is a standout, with a tee shot that must carry a ravine to reach a fairway flanked by palms. The attached resort makes it ideal for a full golf holiday experience.

Gary Player himself called this one of his finest designs. Located on the Atlantic coast south of Casablanca, this links-style course plays through rolling dunes, native scrubland, and windswept terrain with ocean views from multiple holes. The par-4 16th plays directly toward the Atlantic, with a green perched on a dune above the crashing waves. Wind is a constant factor, making club selection and shot shaping essential. The resort complex includes a casino, spa, and five-star accommodation.

The crown jewel of Moroccan golf and one of the most prestigious courses in Africa. Spread across 440 hectares of cork oak and eucalyptus forest on the outskirts of Rabat, Dar Es Salam boasts 45 holes across three courses: the Red (championship), Blue, and Green. The Red Course is legendary, with the par-3 9th considered one of the finest short holes in the world, playing over a lake to an island green surrounded by ancient cork oaks. Host of the Hassan II Golf Trophy since 1971.

Agadir's premier golf destination, offering 36 holes of sun-drenched golf near the Atlantic coast. The Championship Course features wide, receptive fairways ideal for mid-handicappers, while the Tikida Course is tighter and more demanding. Eucalyptus trees, bougainvillea, and cactus gardens give the courses a distinctly Moroccan character. With over 300 days of sunshine per year, Agadir is Morocco's most reliable year-round golfing destination. The par-5 15th on the Championship Course is a risk-reward gem with water guarding the green.

A hidden gem on Morocco's Mediterranean coast, Cabo Negro offers a dramatically different golfing experience from the courses further south. Designed by Cabell B. Robinson, the layout winds through pine forests with views of the Rif Mountains and the sparkling Mediterranean. The par-4 8th plays downhill through a corridor of pines to a green perched above the sea. The cooler Mediterranean climate makes it an excellent summer golf destination when Marrakech is too hot for comfortable play.

Another Cabell B. Robinson design, Royal Golf El Jadida blends coastal and parkland styles along the Atlantic shoreline. The front nine plays through flat terrain with water features, while the back nine rises into dunes with ocean panoramas. The par-3 12th is the signature hole, a 180-meter shot over a ravine to a green with the Atlantic as a backdrop. Less crowded than Marrakech courses and offering excellent value, El Jadida is a favorite among resident expat golfers and visiting Europeans seeking quality without the premium prices.