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Why choose Morocco for your golf holiday
Whether you’re a seasoned golf expert , or are completely new to the sport and want to give it a try for the first time, there’s no doubt that Morocco has the golf experience which is perfect for you.
Morocco is undoubtedly on its way up, and will continue improving as the world continues to discover all the treasures it has to offer.
Luxury golf resorts are simply the latest jewel in this stunning, naturally magnificent North African crown
Another reason that golf in Morocco is so popular is the amount of different courses available throughout each city. Marrakesh, for example, has roughly five full golf clubs alone. There are four golf trophies regularly held in Morocco, and they are;
- Lalla Meryem Cup
- Hassan II Golf Trophy
- Moroccan Golf Classic
- Moroccan Open
The fun doesn’t start and stop on the fairway, either. If you’re looking for a touch of bliss to go alongside your golfing holiday, Morocco is home to some of the most artful centers of relaxation in the world.
The golfing resorts you’ll find in Morocco are full of pools and spas, massage centers and fine dining restaurants, where you’ll be able to truly unwind at the end of a day out on the course.
Top golf resorts in Morocco
El Jadida
To get a taste of the old Morocco, and to see how it is changing with the times, many golfers are heading to the resort of El Jadida.
South of Casablanca, this coastal region was a Portuguese fishing port, but is now racing into the twenty-first century and gaining a reputation of being a major golfing destination.
In this region, we find Mazagan. This is a golfing resort which is squarely aimed at the more luxury end of the market, with several high end ‘all inclusive’ style hotels, restaurants and bars which mean you never really have to venture out.
The golf here is of very high quality, and thanks to the ocean breezes, golf holidays are even possible in the height of summer, as temperatures rarely exceed thirty degrees.
In the same region, we also find the French colonial charm of another golf resort and course, the Royal El Jadida. Older, more connected to the fishing town, and attracting a slightly different clientele, it nonetheless offers superb golf with similar conditions to the Mazagan.
Marrakech
The most famous golf course in Marrakesh is the Royal Golf Club – a wonderfully decadent affair, opened by the Pasha in 1933, and which has seen the likes of Churchill and Eisenhower drive balls across it. With 27 holes, towering trees, and wonderful cafes, this is a must for any lover of golf to visit.
For something a little more modern, and yet wonderfully eccentric, Marrakesh is also home to the Al Maaden Club. Just a few minutes’ walk from the Royal Golf Club, the Al Maaden is both a golf course and a sculpture park in one, filled with bizarre and beautiful works of art which make this a truly memorable golfing experience.
Agadir
Also in Agadir is the stunning Golf du Soleil golf club, which offers two beautiful courses – Tikida and Challenge. Beautifully designed and maintained, both of these golf courses offers gentle, undulating parkland to play on, with a wealth of fascinating water features and plenty of gorgeous north African flora to feast your eyes upon.
Essaouira
West of Marrakesh, we find the Moroccan jewel of Essaouira. Golf is relatively new in this part of the country, which is more famous and known for water sports like windsurfing and scuba diving.
However, the Mogador golf resort is a firm favorite for those looking for high quality, year-round golfing. With 27 well designed holes, and proximity to the charming whitewashed town, there’s little wonder Essaouira is becoming increasingly more popular as a golf hotspot.