El Kantaoui Golf
El Kantaoui is the engine room of Tunisian resort golf, a 36 hole complex by the Mediterranean at Port El Kantaoui near Sousse. American architect Ronald Fream laid out both courses, the Sea and the Panorama, each playing to par 72, and between them they anchor most golf trips to the country.
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The verdict
El Kantaoui is the course most golfers picture when they think of Tunisia. The original eighteen, now the Sea Course, opened in 1980 and helped launch the country as a winter sun golf destination, and Ronald Fream returned in the 1990s to add the Panorama Course on the hillside above. Together they form a 36 hole complex at the heart of Port El Kantaoui, a purpose built marina resort just north of Sousse, with the beach, the hotels and the harbor all within a short transfer.
What makes it work is variety and value. The Sea Course is the gentler, holiday minded round, threading down toward the Mediterranean with sea views and generous lines; the Panorama is the sterner test, climbing through villas and pines to elevated tees, narrow fairways and plenty of water. For a buddies trip or a couple chasing reliable sunshine and easy logistics, a few days based here, playing both layouts, makes an excellent and affordable golf week.
El Kantaoui at a glance
- Sea opened
- 1980
- Designer
- Ronald Fream
- Holes
- 36
- Par
- 72 & 72
- Yardage
- Both about 6,300 yds
- Green fee
- Indicative
Designer, opening year, holes, par and yardage verified June 2026 from Top 100 Golf Courses, Golfbreaks and the Albrecht Golf Guide. El Kantaoui is a Ronald Fream complex of two 18 hole courses, the Sea Course (opened 1980) and the Panorama Course (added in the 1990s), each playing to par 72 at roughly 6,250 to 6,500 yards. Green fees vary by season and package, so treat any quoted figure as indicative for 2026 and always confirm current rates directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
The two courses are deliberately different in character, and playing both is the point of a stay here. The Sea Course runs from the higher ground down toward the coast, opening up sea views and offering wider, more forgiving corridors. It is the round to ease into the trip on: scenic, walkable and friendly to a mixed group, with the Mediterranean as a constant backdrop on the lower holes.
The Panorama Course is the stronger examination. It starts up on the hill and circulates through the residential and hotel quarters of the resort, with elevated tees that frame panoramic views over the sea and the marina, then asks you to hold narrow fairways guarded by water and mature pines. It is the layout that the better players come back for, where position off the tee and a careful read of the wind decide the card.
Because the holes are spread across the resort, a buggy is recommended on both, particularly in the heat of high summer. Conditioning is solid for a resort complex of this scale and the welcome is geared to visitors, so tee times, club hire and a quick lunch between rounds are all straightforward. As the cornerstone of a Tunisian golf trip it is hard to beat for sheer ease and value.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Resort golf complex that welcomes visiting golfers and is widely sold within golf packages; book tee times in advance, especially in high season |
| Green fee | Rates vary by season, course and whether golf is bundled into a package; treat any figure as indicative for 2026 and confirm current pricing when you reserve |
| Handicap | No strict handicap barrier for visitor play; standard golf etiquette and attire are expected |
| On the day | A buggy is recommended on both courses as the holes are spread across the resort; bring sun protection and water in the warmer months |
| Getting there | Port El Kantaoui, just north of Sousse, served by Enfidha Hammamet and Monastir airports, both a short transfer away |
| Best months | Spring and autumn are ideal, and the mild winters make Tunisia a genuine winter sun option; play early in midsummer to beat the heat |
Access and fee details verified June 2026 from the resort and leading databases; pricing and policy change by season, so always confirm current rates and availability directly before booking.
Where to stay nearby
The obvious bases are the hotels of Port El Kantaoui itself, many within a short transfer or even walking distance of the first tee, which is exactly why the resort is so popular with golfers. Staying inside the marina village keeps the beach, the restaurants and both courses close, and makes a multi round, all inclusive style week effortless to organize.
For a broader trip, Sousse and its old medina sit just to the south, and the capital is an easy run north for a day of history and a round at the venerable Carthage Golf Club. A few nights at El Kantaoui paired with a day or two in Tunis makes a well rounded Tunisian golf and culture week, and our concierge can build the routing, the tee times and the lodging into one trip.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts at Port El Kantaoui.
Build a Tunisia golf trip
We arrange the golf across both El Kantaoui courses, pair it with the historic Carthage Golf Club in Tunis if you want a city leg, and book the Port El Kantaoui lodging around them. Tell us roughly when and who is travelling and one concierge costs it to the head, with no obligation.
El Kantaoui Golf questions
Who designed El Kantaoui Golf?
Both courses at El Kantaoui were designed by American golf architect Ronald Fream. The original layout, now the Sea Course, opened in 1980, and the Panorama Course was added in the 1990s.
How many courses are there at El Kantaoui?
El Kantaoui has two contrasting 18 hole courses, the Sea Course and the Panorama Course, each playing to par 72. Together they make a 36 hole resort complex at Port El Kantaoui near Sousse.
Where is El Kantaoui Golf?
The complex sits at Port El Kantaoui, a purpose built marina resort just north of Sousse on Tunisia's central east coast, within easy reach of Enfidha Hammamet and Monastir airports.
Can visitors play El Kantaoui Golf?
Yes. El Kantaoui is a resort golf complex that welcomes visiting golfers and is widely sold as part of golf packages. Book a tee time in advance, especially in high season, and confirm the current green fee directly before you travel.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, opening year, holes, par and yardage verified June 2026; indicative access verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.