Saidia Golf
On Morocco's Mediterranean coast near Oujda, the Saidia Med resort spreads its golf along the beach and around a large central lake. The headline 18, The Lakes, was designed by Francisco Lopez Segales and opened in 2009, a par 72 of about 6,160 meters, since joined by the newer Teelal course. Warm winters and sea breezes make it Morocco's coastal alternative to the Marrakech courses.
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The verdict
Saidia is Morocco's Mediterranean golf, a world away from the red walls of Marrakech. Set on a long ribbon of sand near the Algerian border, the Saidia Med resort built its golf around water: a large central lake, ribbons of stream and a shoreline that is rarely out of view. The original 18, The Lakes, came from the board of Spanish architect Francisco Lopez Segales and opened in 2009, with the Teelal course added later to give the resort two distinct loops.
It is resort golf in the best sense: generous, scenic and built to be enjoyed in shorts and a polo with the sea air at your back. The Lakes will not trouble the Morocco rankings the way Royal Dar es Salam does, but the value is excellent, the conditioning is sound and the setting is genuinely special. For a winter sun golf base that pairs beach and fairways, Saidia is a smart, low cost choice.
Saidia at a glance
- Opened
- 2009
- Designer
- Francisco Lopez Segales
- Type
- Seaside parkland
- Par
- 72
- Length
- About 6,160 m
- Green fee
- About 450 MAD
Designer, opening year, par and length verified June 2026 from Saidia Golf and leading course databases. The Lakes course was designed by Francisco Lopez Segales and opened in 2009, a par 72 of about 6,160 meters, with the Teelal course by Nicolas Joakimides added in 2018. Indicative green fees are around 450 Moroccan dirhams, roughly 42 euros, for 18 holes, 2026, varying by season and resort package. Always confirm current rates and availability directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
The Lakes earns its name. Water is the recurring theme across the round, carried off the tee, hugging the fairway, or fronting the green on the par 3s, so club selection and a calm head matter more than length. The land is flat and walkable, the fairways are broad, and the trouble is visual and watery rather than hidden, which makes it a forgiving but engaging test for a mixed group.
The par 3s over water are the holes you will remember, asking for a confident, committed strike with the Mediterranean glinting behind the green. Several of the par 5s tempt the bigger hitter to take on the lake for a chance at the green in two, the kind of risk and reward that keeps a resort round lively. The Teelal loop offers a change of character for golfers staying long enough to play both.
It is best taken at the pace of a holiday: a cart, a caddie if you wish, and time to enjoy the sea breeze that keeps the eastern Moroccan sun comfortable for most of the year. Saidia rewards the steady player who respects the water and plays within themselves.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Resort course open to visitors and to guests of the Saidia Med hotels; tee times bookable in advance |
| Green fee | Indicative around 450 dirhams, about 42 euros, for 18 holes (indicative, 2026); cart and package rates extra |
| Booking | Reserve through the resort, your hotel or a Morocco golf specialist, especially across the busy winter season |
| On the day | Cart or caddie golf; smart casual dress; bring sun protection for the coastal light and breeze |
| Getting there | Saidia on the Mediterranean coast, about 25 minutes from Oujda Angads Airport in eastern Morocco |
| Best months | October to April for warm, dry winter golf; comfortable sea breezes temper the summer heat |
Access and fee guidance verified June 2026; resort rates and tee sheets change, so always confirm directly before planning a visit through the resort or your trip planner.
Where to stay nearby
Saidia is a purpose built beach resort, so most golfers stay within the Saidia Med development itself, where a cluster of hotels including international brands sit a short transfer from the first tee. The marina, the long sandy beach and a handful of restaurants give the stay its holiday feel, and packages that bundle room, golf and transfers are common.
For a wider Morocco trip, Saidia works as the coastal leg paired with a few days inland. It is an ideal region to combine winter sun and golf, and many travellers add the Marrakech courses or the Atlantic resorts to build a fuller Moroccan golf tour around the relaxed Saidia base.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near Saidia.
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Saidia questions
Who designed Saidia Golf and when did it open?
The headline course at Saidia, The Lakes, was designed by Francisco Lopez Segales and opened in 2009. A second course, Teelal, by Nicolas Joakimides, followed in 2018, both on the Saidia Med resort by the Mediterranean.
What is the par and length of Saidia Golf?
The Lakes course at Saidia is a par 72 of about 6,160 meters, a flat, water defended layout running close to the beach and a large central lake on the Mediterranean coast of eastern Morocco.
How much is a round at Saidia Golf?
Indicative green fees are around 450 Moroccan dirhams, roughly 42 euros, for 18 holes in 2026, with cart and resort packages extra. Rates vary by season, so always confirm directly before booking.
When is the best time to play Saidia?
October to April offers warm, dry winter golf on the Mediterranean coast, while sea breezes keep the summer comfortable. Saidia is a strong winter sun option within Morocco.
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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.