Warm winter sun, championship courses and characterful riads at prices well below Europe make Morocco one of the smartest society trips going. With a cluster of fine courses around Marrakech and the royal heritage of Rabat, here are the six we would build a group trip around, ranked, with our verdict on each and how to play it.
Photograph: Royal Golf Dar Es Salam, via Google.
Morocco is built for a society trip. Marrakech sits at the center of it, a city where you can play a different championship course each morning and return to a riad in the medina or a resort on the palm groves by lunch, all under reliable winter sun and at a fraction of the cost of southern Europe. Add the royal pedigree of Rabat and the Atlantic coast at El Jadida and you have a destination with real range, served by direct flights from across Europe and short, easy transfers between courses.
We weighed design quality, conditioning, the strength of the base and how easily a group can book back to back rounds, and we leaned toward the Marrakech cluster for its concentration of good golf within a short drive. We have led with the country's championship benchmark in Rabat, then the best of Marrakech, then a coastal option for the summer. Every fact here, from designers to founding years, was checked at the time of writing, and the order is our editors' view. Tell us your numbers and dates and our concierge will cost the trip to the head.
Reviewed June 2026 by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Course facts and designers verified at publication. How we research and review.
The benchmark of Moroccan golf and a genuine bucket list round. Robert Trent Jones Sr carved the Red Course through a dense cork oak forest near Rabat in 1971, a long, stately championship layout that has hosted the Hassan II Trophy for decades. The towering trees, the wildlife and the famous island green par 3 give it a grandeur no other course in the country matches. Worth the trip from Marrakech for a group that wants to play the nation's finest.
Often voted the best course in Morocco, Assoufid is a modern desert design by Niall Cameron set on rugged ground south of Marrakech with the snowcapped Atlas Mountains as a backdrop. Sandy waste areas, native scrub and clever routing give it a wild, natural look unlike the parkland resorts, and the conditioning and the views are first class. For many golfers it is the highlight of a Marrakech society trip and the course they return to talk about.
A stylish Kyle Phillips design a short drive from the medina, blending water features, palm groves and Atlas views with the architect's trademark strategic bunkering. The course is a strong, fair test that rewards thought off the tee, and its contemporary art filled clubhouse and on site hotel make it an easy and comfortable base for a group. It pairs naturally with Assoufid and Amelkis for a three course Marrakech itinerary.
One of the established names of Marrakech golf, a Cabell Robinson design opened in 1995 at the foot of the Atlas Mountains and long a favorite of visiting societies. Mature landscaping, plentiful water and a settled, well conditioned feel make it a comfortable and enjoyable round, and its proximity to a string of luxury hotels and villas makes it convenient for a group. A reliable third course to round out the Marrakech cluster.
The pick for the coast and the warmer months. Gary Player designed this par 72 at the Mazagan resort on the Atlantic near El Jadida, winding through dunes and sea breezes with several holes hard against the beach for a links flavored change of pace. With a large resort, casino and spa attached, it suits a society that wants golf, sea air and resort life in one place, and it plays well in summer when Marrakech bakes.
The oldest course in Morocco and a charming slice of history, founded in 1923 and played over the years by visiting royalty and statesmen. Shaded by olive, eucalyptus and orange trees with the Atlas on the horizon, it is gentler and more atmospheric than the modern designs, a relaxed and characterful round that adds a sense of occasion to a Marrakech trip. A lovely, easy paced addition for a group that appreciates heritage.
Designers and founding years verified June 2026 from the clubs and recognized course databases. Royal Dar Es Salam is a Robert Trent Jones Sr design from 1971; Assoufid is by Niall Cameron; Al Maaden by Kyle Phillips; Amelkis by Cabell Robinson, 1995; Mazagan by Gary Player. Always confirm group access and fees directly before booking. Check tee time availability.
Morocco is one of the best value winter golf destinations within easy reach of Europe, with championship courses, riad and resort lodging and short transfers that keep a society trip affordable. The Marrakech cluster lets a group play a different course each day from one base, while Rabat and Mazagan are worthwhile day trips or two center additions. The prime season runs October to April, warm and comfortable inland; the summer is very hot in Marrakech, when the Atlantic coast at Mazagan comes into its own.
| Course | Area | Indicative green fee |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Dar Es Salam Red | Rabat | €90 to €150 |
| Assoufid | Marrakech | €90 to €140 |
| Al Maaden | Marrakech | €70 to €120 |
| Amelkis | Marrakech | €70 to €110 |
Indicative 2026 high season fees; figures change by season and year, and group rates differ. Always confirm current rates and availability directly before booking.
Tell us your numbers and dates and whether you want a Marrakech multi course base or a wider trip taking in Rabat and the coast, and one concierge arranges the courses, the riad or resort and the transfers and costs it to the head, with no obligation.
Marrakech is the natural society base, with several excellent courses including Assoufid, Al Maaden and Amelkis within a short drive of the medina and the riads, plus easy flights. Rabat adds the championship Royal Dar Es Salam, and El Jadida the coastal Mazagan.
Yes. Morocco offers championship courses, warm winter sun and characterful riad accommodation at prices well below most European resorts, with green fees and packages that make it a strong value society destination. Always confirm group rates directly before booking.
October to April is the prime season, warm and comfortable around Marrakech while much of Europe is cold. The summer is very hot inland, so the coast at Mazagan plays better then. Book group tee times ahead for the winter peak.
Royal Golf Dar Es Salam in Rabat was designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr and opened in 1971, set among cork oak forest. Its Red Course is the championship layout and a long time host of the Hassan II Trophy.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Course designers and founding years verified June 2026; indicative green fees for the 2026 season. Last reviewed June 2026.