7 Day Morocco Golf Itinerary
Morocco has quietly become one of the great value winter golf destinations, a short hop from Europe where lush, well designed courses sit beneath the snow capped Atlas with the souks, riads and rooftop dinners of an ancient culture all around. This week opens in Rabat with the country's marquee course and moves to Marrakech, its richest golf hub, for four more rounds. Here is the seven day plan, with indicative 2026 green fees and logistics.
Photograph: Royal Golf Dar Es Salam, Rabat, via Google.
Who this trip suits
This is the value seeker's exotic golf week, built for the group or couple who want quality courses, winter sunshine and a genuinely different culture, all at a fraction of the cost of western Europe. Morocco pairs lush, mature golf with the colour of the medinas, the warmth of the people and the drama of the Atlas Mountains, so it appeals as much to non golfing partners as to the players. The week takes in two cities: refined, coastal Rabat for the country's flagship course, and vibrant Marrakech, the densest and most enjoyable golf cluster in the country, where the courses flex easily by tee for mixed groups.
The two decisions that shape the week are the season and the pace. Aim for the cooler months from autumn to spring for comfortable golf, and accept one relaxed transfer day between Rabat and Marrakech, then settle into the rhythm of early rounds and long, unhurried afternoons exploring the cities.
The 7 day plan
Arrive in Rabat
Fly into Rabat, or into Casablanca an hour down the coast, and transfer to your base in the calm, green capital. Settle in, stretch the legs along the Atlantic corniche or in the historic kasbah, and ease into Moroccan time before the golf begins. Rabat is the most relaxed and least frenetic of Morocco's cities, a gentle introduction to the country. Confirm your tee times and the transfer plan with your host or planner over dinner.
Royal Golf Dar Es Salam, Red Course
Open with the grandest course in the country, the Red at Royal Golf Dar Es Salam, a Robert Trent Jones senior design from 1971 laid out through a magnificent forest of cork oaks alive with birdsong, and long the home of the Hassan II Trophy. Big, tree lined and strategic, with the famous island green par 3 ninth, it is a genuine championship test and a beautiful walk. Indicative 2026 green fees are higher than the Marrakech courses; book the Red ahead and savour the setting.
Transfer to Marrakech, Royal Golf Marrakech
Take the fast motorway or the train south to Marrakech, about three and a half hours, and settle into a riad or resort base. If there is time and energy, ease in with an afternoon at Royal Golf Marrakech, founded in 1927 and one of the oldest courses in Africa, a mature parkland of olives, eucalyptus and orange trees with the Atlas as a backdrop, beloved by Churchill and Eisenhower. Indicative 2026 green fees are from around 70 euro; a gentle, atmospheric start to the Marrakech leg.
Amelkis Golf Club
Play Amelkis, a Cabell Robinson design from 1995 set among palms and ochre desert near the Royal Palace grounds, a stylish, well conditioned course with water, generous fairways and the Atlas on the horizon. A favourite of touring pros who base here in winter, it is a polished, enjoyable test that rewards a thoughtful round. Indicative 2026 green fees are from around 90 euro; play early in the warmer months and linger over lunch on the terrace.
Al Maaden Golf Resort
Step up to Al Maaden, a Kyle Phillips design that opened in 2010, the most architecturally admired course in Marrakech, with bold water features, sculpted bunkering and contemporary art dotted across a striking, modern layout beneath the mountains. Phillips, of Kingsbarns fame, built genuine strategy into wide, playable corridors. Indicative 2026 green fees are from around 90 euro; it is many visitors' favourite round of the week.
Assoufid Golf Club
Close the golf at Assoufid, a Niall Cameron design from 2014 set in rolling desert dunes south of the city, a dramatic, links inspired course of sandy waste, native scrub and uninterrupted Atlas views, widely rated the most spectacular in Marrakech. Quieter and more natural than the resort courses, it is a fitting, memorable finale. Indicative 2026 green fees are from around 100 euro; time the round for the light on the mountains.
Marrakech medina, then fly home
Spend a last morning in the medina, the souks and the Jemaa el Fnaa square, or simply by the riad pool, before the short drive to Marrakech airport to fly home. If your flight is late or you have an added day, the PalmGolf Palmeraie course or a hit at the desert style Samanah make an easy extra round. Either way, you leave having played the best of Moroccan golf in a single, richly memorable week. Confirm your departure logistics with your planner the evening before.
Green fees, drive times and logistics
| Round | Indicative 2026 fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Golf Dar Es Salam Red | The premium round; higher than Marrakech | Rabat; championship Red Course in cork forest |
| Royal Golf Marrakech | From around 70 euro | About 3.5 hours south of Rabat; historic parkland |
| Amelkis | From around 90 euro | About 15 minutes from central Marrakech |
| Al Maaden | From around 90 euro | About 15 minutes from the city; Kyle Phillips design |
| Assoufid | From around 100 euro | About 20 minutes south; desert links style |
Green fees and drive times verified indicatively in June 2026 from course and tee time listings; they vary by season and change without notice, so always confirm current rates and availability directly before booking. Find a Marrakech riad or resort.
When to go and where to stay
Play the trip in the cooler months, roughly October to April, for comfortable golf and the country at its best, accepting peak rates and busy tee sheets, while in high summer Marrakech is very hot and golf is an early morning affair. Base the Rabat leg near the city or the coast for the flagship Dar Es Salam, then move to Marrakech, where a riad in or near the medina puts you among the souks and rooftop restaurants, or a resort base near the golf gives you space and a pool. The Rabat to Marrakech link is a comfortable three and a half hour drive or train; many groups use a private driver throughout for door to door ease with clubs and luggage. Build the week around the Dar Es Salam tee time and the Marrakech cluster and the rest follows.
Plan your Morocco golf week
We hold the tee times at Dar Es Salam and the best of the Marrakech courses, match a riad or resort base to your style, and arrange the driver and the transfer so the week runs smoothly. Tell us roughly when and who is travelling, and one concierge costs it to the head, with no obligation.
Morocco itinerary questions
What is the best 7 day golf itinerary in Morocco?
Open in Rabat with the country's marquee course, Royal Golf Dar Es Salam, then transfer to Marrakech, Morocco's richest golf hub, for Amelkis, Al Maaden and Assoufid, with the historic Royal Golf Marrakech as an easy extra. Two bases and one transfer cover the best of Moroccan golf in a week, with the Atlas Mountains and the medina on the doorstep. Always confirm current tee times and fees directly before booking.
How much does a Morocco golf trip cost in green fees?
Morocco is excellent value. Indicative 2026 green fees run from around 70 to 110 euro at most Marrakech courses, with the championship Royal Golf Dar Es Salam Red in Rabat higher, and a buggy and caddie usually modest extras. Five rounds add up to far less than a comparable week in Europe. These are indicative figures that vary by season and course, so always confirm current fees directly before booking.
When is the best time for a golf trip to Morocco?
Autumn to spring, roughly October to April, is the prime season, with warm, dry days ideal for golf and the peak rates and tee sheets to match. Marrakech in high summer is very hot, so golf there is an early morning affair from June to August, while Rabat on the coast stays a little cooler. For the best balance of weather and value, target the shoulders of October to November and March to April. Always confirm current seasonal rates directly before booking.
How do you get from Rabat to Marrakech for golf?
The two cities are linked by a fast motorway and a frequent train, with the drive taking roughly three to three and a half hours and the train a similar time, so a single mid trip transfer connects the Rabat and Marrakech golf clusters comfortably. Many groups use a private driver for the door to door convenience and to keep clubs and luggage simple. Both cities have international airports if you prefer to fly in and out. Always confirm current arrangements directly before booking.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Indicative green fees and drive times verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.