Fairmont Royal Palm
A polished resort course with the High Atlas as its backdrop. Cabell B. Robinson laid out the Royal Palm in 2013 on the plain south of Marrakech, a par 72 of about 6,608 metres that runs through olive groves and palms with the snow capped mountains filling the horizon. Generous, beautifully conditioned and framed by bougainvillea, it is one of Morocco's finest stay and play rounds.
Photo: Fairmont Royal Palm Marrakech via Google.
The verdict
Marrakech has quietly become one of the warmest winter golf cities in the world, and Fairmont Royal Palm is the most refined course in its orbit. Cabell B. Robinson, the architect behind Finca Cortesin and La Reserva, designed it in 2013 on the open plain south of the city, a par 72 of about 6,608 metres that uses water, olive groves and stands of palm to frame holes against the High Atlas.
It is resort golf at the luxury end: wide, immaculately presented fairways, large greens and a Wadi river worked into the routing rather than fought against. The mountain views do much of the talking, but the strategy holds up, with risk and reward tempting the better player and enough room for the rest. As the golf heart of the Fairmont Royal Palm resort, it is the obvious anchor for a Marrakech golf week.
Fairmont Royal Palm at a glance
- Opened
- 2013
- Designer
- Cabell B. Robinson
- Type
- Resort parkland
- Par
- 72
- Length
- About 6,608 m
- Setting
- Atlas Mountain views
Designer, opening year, par and length verified June 2026 from Fairmont Royal Palm Marrakech and leading course databases. Cabell B. Robinson designed the course, which opened in 2013, a par 72 of about 6,608 metres set among olive and palm groves with views to the Atlas Mountains. Access usually requires a valid handicap, often capped around 28. Green fees change by season and year, are indicative for 2026, and should always be confirmed directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
Robinson sets the course on open, gently moving ground and lets the scenery and the planting do the framing. Fairways are wide and inviting, the olive groves and palms defining corridors rather than choking them, so a group of mixed abilities can all enjoy the round while the scorer still has to think.
Water is the principal hazard, with the Wadi and a series of lakes brought into play on several holes to tempt the aggressive line and punish the careless one. The greens are large and true, which puts the emphasis on approach play and distance control, and the bunkering is clean and strategic rather than penal.
Throughout, the snow capped Atlas Mountains sit on the horizon, turning ordinary shots into memorable ones. It is not a brutal test, and it is not meant to be; it is a beautifully maintained, strategically sound resort course that rewards good iron play and sends visitors home talking about the views.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Resort course open to visitors with a valid handicap, often capped around 28; book directly or as a stay and play guest |
| Green fee | Quoted per round with seasonal variation; winter is peak in Marrakech (indicative, 2026) |
| Booking | Reserve through the resort or your trip planner and pair with the other Marrakech courses |
| On the day | Buggies, caddies and club hire available; the Fairmont resort, spa and dining are on site |
| Getting there | On the plain south of Marrakech, about 30 minutes from the medina and Marrakech Menara Airport |
| Best months | October to April for warm, dry days and the clearest mountain views; high summer is hot |
Access and fee details verified June 2026; resort rates and handicap policy change, so always confirm directly before booking. Check tee time availability.
Where to stay nearby
The simplest plan is to stay at the Fairmont Royal Palm itself, a low rise luxury resort wrapped around the course with a spa, several restaurants and easy access to the first tee. It suits a group that wants golf and downtime in one place, with non golfers well catered for.
For a livelier base, the riads and hotels of Marrakech are half an hour away, putting the medina, the souks and the dining scene on your doorstep, and the city has several other strong courses, so a group can build a varied Marrakech golf week with the Royal Palm as the polished highlight.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts around Marrakech.
Build a Marrakech golf trip
We base groups at the Fairmont Royal Palm or in the city, secure the tee times across Marrakech and handle the transfers. Tell us roughly when and who is travelling and one concierge costs it to the head, with no obligation.
Fairmont Royal Palm questions
Who designed the Fairmont Royal Palm Marrakech course and when did it open?
The course was designed by Cabell B. Robinson, the architect of Finca Cortesin and La Reserva, and opened in 2013 on the plain south of Marrakech, Morocco.
What is the par and length of Fairmont Royal Palm?
Fairmont Royal Palm plays as a par 72 of about 6,608 metres from the back tees, a generous resort layout framed by olive groves, palms and the Atlas Mountains.
Do you need a handicap to play Fairmont Royal Palm?
Access generally requires a valid golf handicap, often capped around 28. Confirm the current handicap policy with the resort when you book.
Can visitors play Fairmont Royal Palm?
Yes. It is a resort course open to visitors and stay and play guests. Green fees vary by season, with winter the peak in Marrakech; always confirm directly before booking.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, opening year, par and length verified June 2026; indicative green fees verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.