Marrakech Golf: 2026 Season Outlook
Marrakech is the deepest golf city in North Africa, a cluster of modern and classic courses laid out under the snow capped Atlas Mountains, all within reach of the medina. The names to know run from Al Maaden to Assoufid, Amelkis and PalmGolf. Here is the 2026 outlook and the months to aim for.
The headline: North Africa's golf capital
Marrakech is the most complete golf destination in Morocco and, arguably, in all of North Africa. The city has built a genuine cluster of courses over the past two decades, the modern resort layouts joining a handful of older names, all set on the plain beneath the snow topped Atlas Mountains. For 2026 the picture is one of strength and breadth: enough good, varied courses within a short drive of one another to fill a proper golf week, wrapped around one of the world's great cities.
The modern headliners are Al Maaden and Assoufid. Al Maaden, a Kyle Phillips design that opened in 2010, is known for its bold water features and contemporary feel, with a sculpture park and art museum alongside. Assoufid, laid out by Niall Cameron and unveiled in 2012, takes the opposite tack, a dramatic desert-style course of sand, scrub and native grasses with uninterrupted Atlas views, and it is the round most modern golfers single out. Together they give Marrakech two genuinely strong contemporary courses.
The courses that anchor a trip
Beyond the two modern stars, the depth is what sets Marrakech apart. Amelkis, a Cabell Robinson design, is a long established favourite that has hosted professional events, while PalmGolf Palmeraie, the Robert Trent Jones Sr course set among the palm groves, is the classic resort round that helped put the city on the golf map. The historic Royal Golf Marrakech, one of the oldest courses in the country, adds a sense of heritage, and PalmGolf Ourika rounds out the field to the south.
That spread means a 2026 Marrakech trip can mix styles freely: a desert test at Assoufid, a modern resort round at Al Maaden, the parkland palms of Palmeraie, and a slice of history at the Royal. Because everything sits within a short drive of the city, there is no need to move base, which makes Marrakech unusually easy to plan. Treat any quoted green fee as indicative for 2026 and confirm directly before booking.
How to plan it for 2026
Timing is straightforward. The prime season runs from October to May, when daytime temperatures sit comfortably in the high teens to high twenties Celsius, the light is clear and the Atlas Mountains often wear snow as a backdrop. This is the classic winter-sun window for European golfers, and the busiest stretch for golf travel. High summer, July and August, is very hot, regularly above 35 degrees, so summer golf means early tee times, plenty of water and afternoons in the shade.
Logistically, Marrakech could hardly be simpler. Fly into the city's airport, base in a riad in or near the medina or at one of the golf resorts, and every course is a short transfer away. The natural plan pairs two or three rounds with the souks, the gardens, the food and a possible day trip toward the Atlas or the desert, so the golf and the city reinforce each other rather than compete.
What it means for your trip, and our take
For a 2026 Marrakech golf trip, travel in the long winter-sun season between October and May, base in or near the city, and build a varied schedule around Assoufid and Al Maaden with Amelkis and PalmGolf for contrast. Keep summer for early tee times only, and leave room for the medina and the mountains alongside the golf.
Our take is that Marrakech is the best value winter golf city within easy reach of Europe, and the most rounded. The modern courses at Assoufid and Al Maaden stand comparison with far better known destinations, the classic names add depth, and the city itself turns a golf trip into something more memorable. Time it for the cooler months, mix the styles, and Marrakech delivers a complete week few warm weather rivals can match.
Plan your Marrakech golf trip
From the desert golf at Assoufid and the modern resort round at Al Maaden to the palm fringed classics at Amelkis and Palmeraie, tell us roughly when and who is travelling and one concierge builds and costs the trip, pairing the golf with the city, with no obligation.
Questions
When is the best time to play golf in Marrakech?
The prime season runs from October to May, when daytime temperatures sit comfortably in the high teens to high twenties Celsius and the Atlas Mountains often carry snow. This is the classic winter-sun window for European golfers. High summer, July and August, is very hot, regularly above 35C, so summer golf means early tee times and afternoon shade.
Which are the best golf courses in Marrakech?
Marrakech has the deepest golf field in Morocco. Al Maaden, a Kyle Phillips design from 2010 with bold water features, and Assoufid, a dramatic desert-style course by Niall Cameron unveiled in 2012, lead the modern names. Amelkis, by Cabell Robinson, and the Robert Trent Jones Sr course at PalmGolf Palmeraie add depth, with the historic Royal Golf Marrakech the oldest of all.
Is Marrakech a good base for a golf trip?
Yes. Marrakech has more courses than anywhere else in Morocco, all within a short drive of the city and its airport, so a single base covers a varied golf schedule with the medina, the souks and the riads on the doorstep. It is the most rounded golf city in North Africa for a winter-sun trip.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Season, course and access details verified June 2026 from club and golf travel sources; conditions, access and green fees change, so always confirm directly before booking. Last reviewed June 2026.