Golf in Morocco: Best Courses, Cities & Tournaments

From Atlas Mountain fairways to the historic Hassan II Trophy in Rabat

Golf in Morocco: Courses, Cities and Tournaments

Golf in Morocco is on the rise, helped by a mild climate, dramatic scenery and courses built to an international standard.

From desert-edge fairways with Atlas Mountain views in Marrakech to ocean-side layouts in Agadir, the country offers a genuine mix of golf and culture. It has also hosted a major European Tour event for decades, giving it real standing in the golfing world.

Quick Answer

Top cities: Marrakech, Agadir, Casablanca and Rabat all have well-regarded courses.
Signature course: Royal Golf Dar Es Salam in Rabat, home of the Hassan II Trophy.
Season: golf is playable year-round, though spring and autumn offer the most comfortable temperatures.
Is it mainstream? Not as popular as football, but Morocco is a respected international golf destination.

Where to Play: Morocco’s Top Golf Cities

Marrakech

Marrakech pairs its historic medina with several well-regarded courses set against the backdrop of the Atlas Mountains, including the Royal Golf Marrakech, Assoufid Golf Club and Golf de l’Ocean. It is the easiest city to combine a round of golf with sightseeing, shopping and good food.

Agadir

Agadir’s coastal setting and near-constant sunshine have made it one of Morocco’s most popular golf destinations, with courses such as Golf du Soleil and Tazegzout Golf offering good conditions for play most of the year.

Casablanca

Casablanca, Morocco’s largest city, is home to a mix of long-established and newer courses, including Royal Golf Anfa and Casa Green Golf Club, making it a convenient option for golfers arriving through the city’s international airport.

Rabat

Rabat is home to Royal Golf Dar Es Salam, one of the most historic and celebrated courses in Africa, designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr. and open since 1971. Its Red Course regularly hosts the Hassan II Trophy, a European Tour event.

El Jadida

On the Atlantic coast near El Jadida, Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort features a course designed by Gary Player, combining ocean views with a well-regarded resort setting, a little off the usual tourist route.

A Distinct Style of Golf

Morocco’s courses are known for blending desert and ocean landscapes with traditional Moroccan architecture in their clubhouses, giving the game here a distinct character compared with golf elsewhere.

Is Golf Popular in Morocco?

Golf is not as widely followed in Morocco as football, but the country has built real international standing through its courses, resorts and tournaments.

The best-known event is the Hassan II Trophy, a European Tour tournament first held in 1971 and played at Royal Golf Dar Es Salam in Rabat since it began (with a period in Agadir between 2011 and 2015). It runs alongside the Lalla Meryem Cup, a Ladies European Tour event held at the same venue.

These tournaments, along with high-quality resorts catering to visitors from Europe and beyond, have helped establish Morocco as a serious golf destination, particularly popular among more affluent locals and international golf tourists.

Combine Golf with a Private Tour

We do not book tee times ourselves, but every one of our tours is private and can be built around the cities where you want to play, with time set aside for a round between sightseeing. Tell us which courses interest you and we will help plan the rest of the trip.