Golf Society Trips to Morocco
Championship courses carved through palm grove and desert scrub, Atlas Mountain panoramas on every hole and a medina to fill the evenings. Morocco is the most compelling short haul society destination in golf, and Marrakech puts five world class layouts inside thirty minutes of one hotel.
Photo: Royal Golf Marrakech via Google.
Who this trip suits
A golf society trip to Morocco is the short haul alternative that outperforms expectations every time. Three to four hours from most UK airports, Marrakech delivers five genuinely outstanding courses set against one of the most dramatic backdrops in golf: the snow capped peaks of the Atlas Mountains rising over palm groves, red ochre earth and desert scrub. This is a destination that suits a society of eight to twenty four who want serious golf, distinctive evenings and somewhere that feels nothing like another Spanish costa.
The logistics are straightforward: one hotel, transfers organised to each course, tee times lined up in sequence, and a schedule built so the group is never rushing or waiting. The courses are all within thirty minutes of the medina. Evenings in the Djemaa el Fna, rooftop dinners and riad terraces give Morocco a social texture that is uniquely its own. For the full destination picture, start with our Morocco golf hub and the focused Marrakech golf guide. A coastal alternative around Agadir is covered separately in the guide below, with details also in our Agadir golf guide.
The key question for most society captains is the mix of courses. Morocco rewards a society that goes beyond the most well known name and builds a varied week: an historic parkland round, a modern desert design, a palm grove layout and an architectural standout. That variety is exactly what Marrakech delivers, and it is why the city keeps drawing societies back year after year. See the best golf courses in Morocco for the full ranked list.
The courses to build it around
Marrakech has more strong courses per square kilometre than almost any city in Africa, and the Agadir coast adds a dramatic Atlantic option. Here are the five courses that form the backbone of a Morocco society trip, with an Agadir two course extension if the group wants a coastal leg.
| Course | Designer and note | Indicative green fee |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Golf Marrakech | Gustave Golias and Arnaud Massy, opened 1927, 27 holes (18 hole Old Course plus 9 hole New Course by Gert Watine and Thierry Sprecher, 2008). Oldest established course in Marrakech. | Contact club for current rate; indicative from around 550 MAD |
| Amelkis Golf Club | Cabell Robinson, 27 holes, opened October 1995. Technical and undulating, with seven lakes and impressive bunkering throughout. | About 600 MAD for 18 holes (2026 indicative) |
| Al Maaden Golf Resort | Kyle Phillips, 18 holes, opened 2010. Modern desert parkland with Atlas views and Kyle Phillips precision bunkering. | About 750 MAD for 18 holes (2026 indicative) |
| PalmGolf Marrakech Palmeraie | Robert Trent Jones Sr, original design 1992, extensively renovated 2023. 27 holes (18 plus 9) set in the famous palm grove, eleven lakes, eco renovated to international standards. | Contact club for current rate after 2023 renovation |
| Assoufid Golf Club | Niall Cameron (former European Tour), 18 holes, opened October 2014. Desert links feel, minimal water use, native plant philosophy. Winner of Morocco's Best Golf Course at the World Golf Awards. | About 850 to 950 MAD (2026 indicative) |
| Tazegzout Golf (Agadir option) | Kyle Phillips, 18 holes, Taghazout Bay, 15 minutes north of Agadir. Set 80 metres above the Atlantic with ocean panoramas on every hole. | About 720 MAD (2026 indicative) |
| Golf du Soleil (Agadir option) | 36 holes in Agadir (Championship course and Tikida course through eucalyptus forest, Fernando Mueller and Gerard Courbin). Established Agadir benchmark. | About 595 to 900 MAD depending on course and season (2026 indicative) |
All green fees are indicative figures for 2026 based on publicly available course information. Fees vary by season, day of week and rate plan. Royal Golf Marrakech and PalmGolf Palmeraie rates should be confirmed directly with the club, particularly given recent renovations. Always confirm all fees directly before booking. Check tee time availability.
Course by course
Royal Golf Marrakech
Royal Golf Marrakech is the city's oldest and most storied course. The project was initiated in 1923 at the request of the Pasha of Marrakech, Hadj Thami El Glaoui, and the course was built by Gustave Golias and the great Arnaud Massy, the first non British player to win The Open Championship. The 18 hole Old Course was completed and remodelled through the late 1920s and 1930s and remains a genuine piece of golf history. The New Course (9 holes) was added in 2008 to designs by Gert Watine and Thierry Sprecher, bringing the total to 27 holes. It is a mature parkland layout with towering trees, and the favourite course of the late King Hassan II. A round here opens a society trip with immediate historical weight. Full details at our Royal Golf Marrakech course page.
Amelkis Golf Club
Designed entirely by American architect Cabell Robinson and opened in October 1995, Amelkis is regarded as one of the most technically demanding courses in Morocco. The 27 hole layout (designed to play three separate 18 hole combinations) stretches across rolling, undulating terrain with seven lakes, blind tee shots and precisely shaped bunkers guarding every green. The Atlas Mountains frame the skyline throughout. It suits a society looking for a proper test alongside the scenic pleasure, and the indicative 2026 green fee of around 600 MAD for 18 holes makes it exceptional value by any measure. See our Amelkis course page for more.
Al Maaden Golf Resort
Al Maaden, designed by Kyle Phillips and opened in 2010, is the most architecturally rigorous of the Marrakech courses. Phillips built the layout on a naturally undulating site south of the city, using the terrain to frame the Atlas views from almost every tee. The bunkering is intricate and strategic, the greens are receptive but deceptive, and the overall conditioning is consistently at the top of the Marrakech field. At an indicative 750 MAD for 18 holes in 2026, it sits comfortably within a society week budget. Full information on our Al Maaden course page. More Morocco options at our Morocco golf holidays guide.
PalmGolf Marrakech Palmeraie
Robert Trent Jones Sr laid out the original Palmeraie design in 1992, and the course underwent a comprehensive eco renovation in 2023 to meet international sustainability standards. The 27 hole facility (18 holes plus a 9 hole extension) sits inside the famous Marrakech palm grove, with eleven lakes and the Atlas on the horizon. It is the most classic of the Marrakech courses in feel, a parkland layout with mature trees and water in play throughout. After the 2023 renovation, confirm green fees directly with the club before booking.
Assoufid Golf Club
Assoufid is the course that surprises every group that plays it. Designed by former European Tour professional Niall Cameron and opened in October 2014, it is his first course design and the most ambitious statement of intent in recent Moroccan golf. Cameron built a desert links, using minimal water, preserving native plants and integrating the layout so naturally into its terrain that it reads as if the holes were always there. The Atlas Mountains fill the southern horizon on every hole. Assoufid has won Morocco's Best Golf Course at the World Golf Awards and is rated among the top courses on the African continent. Indicative green fee is around 850 to 950 MAD in 2026, always confirm directly before booking. For all inclusive options that include Assoufid, see our all inclusive golf Morocco guide.
The Agadir option: Tazegzout and Golf du Soleil
If the society wants a coastal leg, the area around Agadir is a one hour drive south or a short flight. Tazegzout Golf, a Kyle Phillips design at Taghazout Bay set 80 metres above the Atlantic, is one of the most visually spectacular courses in North Africa, with ocean views on every hole and a links feel unusual at this latitude. Golf du Soleil offers 36 holes in Agadir proper (the Championship course and the wooded Tikida course) and functions as the established benchmark for the region. Indicative green fees are around 720 MAD at Tazegzout and 595 to 900 MAD at Golf du Soleil, depending on course and season. For green fee details across Morocco, see our Morocco green fees guide.
A sample society week: five nights in Marrakech
The following is a representative structure for a Marrakech society trip. Days are illustrative; the actual sequence depends on tee time availability and travel arrangements.
Day 1 · Arrive Marrakech
Direct flights from most UK airports arrive in under four hours. Transfer to the riad or hotel, a relaxed evening meal to settle in and brief the group on the week's order of play. The medina is on the doorstep for anyone who wants to explore the souks after dinner.
Day 2 · Royal Golf Marrakech
Open the society stableford on the historic Old Course. The tree lined parkland, the history and the modest pace of the day make it the right opener. Prize fund registered, handicap declarations in, the competition under way. An early finish allows an afternoon in the Djemaa el Fna.
Day 3 · Amelkis Golf Club
The technical test of the week. Cabell Robinson's 27 hole layout demands course management, and the Atlas backdrop makes even the frustrating holes beautiful. Afternoon recovery by the pool; dinner on a riad rooftop.
Day 4 · Rest morning and Al Maaden afternoon
A morning off for the souks, a hammam or a cooking class, then a two o'clock tee time at Al Maaden. Kyle Phillips courses play differently in softer afternoon light and the society will want time to appreciate the bunkering. Evening dinner and prizes for the first half of the competition.
Day 5 · Assoufid Golf Club
The headline round. Assoufid is unlike anything else in the Marrakech portfolio and every group remembers it. The desert setting, the Atlas panorama and the Niall Cameron routing combine to produce a round with genuine drama. This is the day to stage the society's prize presentation, with dinner to follow at one of Marrakech's better restaurants.
Day 6 · PalmGolf Palmeraie and departure
A final round in the palm grove before the afternoon or evening flight home. Robert Trent Jones Sr's layout is a fitting closer, a classic feel after the modernity of the days before. Transfer to Marrakech Menara Airport for flights back to the UK.
Indicative package range
| Trip level | Per head, indicative | What it tends to include |
|---|---|---|
| Value | From about 900 to 1,300 EUR | Four star riad or hotel, four rounds with transfers, shared coach, medina proximity. |
| Premium | About 1,400 to 1,900 EUR | Superior hotel with pool, five rounds including Assoufid, private transfers, prize fund coordination. |
| All out | About 2,000 EUR and up | Luxury riad or resort, full five course card, private transport throughout, prize dinner, on the ground host. |
Best time to book. October to November and March to May are the sweet spots for Marrakech golf: temperatures sit in the low to mid twenties Celsius, courses are at peak condition and the city is at its most atmospheric. December to February is cooler but very playable, and it is when European society demand is highest, so the marquee courses fill fast. Book the key tee times and accommodation two to four months ahead for the autumn and spring windows. Summer (June to August) is very hot and best avoided for a full week of golf. For a Marrakech plus Agadir split, allow five to seven nights in total. Check hotel availability for your dates.
Plan a Morocco society trip
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Frequently asked
Why is Morocco a good destination for a golf society trip?
Morocco sits three to four hours from most UK airports and puts a society on world class, well maintained courses in warm winter sun without the long haul price tag. Marrakech alone has five or six outstanding layouts spread across palm grove, desert scrub and parkland settings, all with Atlas Mountain backdrops. Green fees are competitive in MAD, the old medina is compelling for non golfers and the food and riad culture give evenings a genuine sense of place that a standard Spanish resort cannot match.
Which courses should a Morocco society trip include?
Build the Marrakech leg around Royal Golf Marrakech (the city's oldest course, opened 1927, 27 holes), Amelkis (Cabell Robinson, 27 holes, opened 1995) and Al Maaden (Kyle Phillips, 18 holes, opened 2010). Add Assoufid for a desert links feel with Atlas views and PalmGolf Palmeraie for the Robert Trent Jones Sr design in the palm grove. If the group wants a coastal contrast, Tazegzout at Taghazout Bay near Agadir (a Kyle Phillips design set 80 metres above the Atlantic) is an outstanding addition or standalone base.
How much does a golf society trip to Morocco cost in 2026?
Indicative 2026 green fees in Marrakech range from around 600 MAD at Amelkis to 950 MAD at Assoufid. A five night package including hotel, five rounds and transfers tends to run from roughly 900 to 2,000 EUR per head excluding flights. These are indicative figures and change with season and rate plan, so always confirm directly before booking.
When is the best time for a Morocco golf society trip?
October to November and March to May are the ideal windows for Marrakech golf. Temperatures sit in the low to mid twenties Celsius, courses are in peak condition and the city is at its most atmospheric. December to February is cooler but still very playable and peak demand from European societies means early booking is essential. The summer months of June to August are very hot and best avoided for a full week of golf.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Course facts and indicative green fees verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.