Palmeraie Marrakech
Robert Trent Jones senior laid out Palmeraie among the palm groves on the edge of Marrakech, the oldest of the city's modern courses and still one of its most atmospheric. A par 72 of about 6,835 yards threaded around eleven lakes, it plays under the date palms with the snow capped Atlas Mountains filling the horizon.
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The verdict
When Robert Trent Jones senior routed Palmeraie among the date palms northeast of Marrakech, he gave the city its first modern golf course and set the template for the resort golf that has followed. Decades on, it remains one of the most atmospheric rounds in Morocco, the fairways running between the palms with the High Atlas rising white above the haze.
At about 6,835 yards off the back and a par 72, it is a classic Trent Jones design, generous from the tee but defended by water, with eleven lakes coming into play and large, contoured greens that ask a confident long iron. It is not the newest or the most manicured course in a city that now has several, but for sense of place, mature planting and the Trent Jones pedigree it holds its own, and it sits at the heart of an easy, sun assured Marrakech golf break.
Palmeraie Marrakech at a glance
- Opened
- 1993
- Designer
- Robert Trent Jones Sr
- Type
- Resort, palm oasis
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- About 6,835 yds
- Green fee
- Resort, public
Designer, par and yardage verified June 2026 from the resort and leading golf travel databases. The 18 hole course was designed by Robert Trent Jones senior, opened in the early 1990s, a par 72 of about 6,835 yards laid out around eleven lakes across roughly 120 hectares of palm grove. Green fees vary by season and are often bought as part of a Marrakech multi course package, so always confirm the current rate directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
Palmeraie plays through a forest of date palms on broadly flat ground, the corridors defined by the planting and the water rather than by elevation. It is a strategic Trent Jones layout, asking you to favour a side off the tee to open the angle past the lakes that guard so many of the greens.
Water is the signature, eleven lakes weaving through the round and forcing carries and lay up decisions on the par 5s and the longer par 4s. The greens are large and full of movement in the Trent Jones manner, rewarding the player who flights a long iron and reads the slope. The palms give shade and frame the shots, and the Atlas Mountains provide one of the great backdrops in resort golf.
The closing holes bring the water back into the reckoning and ask for a steady nerve to finish. Palmeraie rewards the golfer who plots around the lakes rather than taking them all on, and it gives back a round full of character in a setting that is unmistakably Marrakech.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Resort, pay and play; open to visitors and hotel guests, tee times through the golf reception |
| Green fee | Resort green fee, indicative 2026; often best value within a Marrakech multi course package (always confirm directly before booking) |
| Booking | Book through the resort or a Marrakech golf specialist; the city's courses are easily combined across a few days |
| On the day | Buggies and caddies are available; the flat palm grove walks comfortably outside the summer heat |
| Getting there | Palmeraie district, about 20 to 30 minutes from central Marrakech and Marrakech Menara Airport |
| Best months | October to April for comfortable temperatures; summer in Marrakech is very hot, so play early |
Access and rates verified June 2026; Marrakech green fees move with the season and are usually bought as part of a package, so always confirm the current rate and tee sheet directly before planning a visit.
Where to stay nearby
Many golfers stay in the Palmeraie district itself, where the resort hotels sit among the palms a short transfer from the first tee and the pace is calmer than the city. It makes for a relaxed golf base with the course on the doorstep.
For the full Marrakech experience, the riads and luxury hotels of the medina and the Hivernage are twenty minutes away, putting the souks, the dining and the nightlife within reach after golf. Marrakech is built for a multi course break, so Palmeraie pairs naturally with Amelkis, Al Maaden and Assoufid across a few days.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near Palmeraie Marrakech.
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Palmeraie Marrakech questions
Who designed Palmeraie Marrakech?
Palmeraie Marrakech was designed by Robert Trent Jones senior, the first modern golf course built in the city, laid out among the date palms with eleven lakes in play.
What is the par and length of Palmeraie Marrakech?
Palmeraie Marrakech is a par 72 of about 6,835 yards from the back tees, played around eleven lakes across roughly 120 hectares of palm grove.
What makes Palmeraie Marrakech worth playing?
The Robert Trent Jones design, the mature palm grove setting, the eleven lakes and the views to the snow capped Atlas Mountains make it one of the most atmospheric rounds in Morocco.
Can visitors play Palmeraie Marrakech?
Yes. Palmeraie is a resort, pay and play course open to visitors and hotel guests, with tee times booked through the resort or a Marrakech golf specialist.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026; indicative green fees verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.