Marrakech Golf City

Marrakech Golf City feels utterly removed from the bustling energy of the city, despite being just twenty minutes from Djemaa el-Fna. Designed by Jack Nicklaus, it’s a course built around water – and not in the gentle, ornamental sense. Strategic lakes and streams relentlessly guard the fairways, demanding accuracy off the tee and thoughtful approach play. The layout isn’t relentlessly long, but it’s cunning. Nicklaus has cleverly used the natural undulations of the land, creating subtle breaks on the greens and forcing you to really read the contours. Expect a test of your course management as much as your power. What truly sets Marrakech Golf City apart is the backdrop. The High Atlas Mountains loom large, providing a breathtaking, snow-capped panorama on clear days. Palm trees and vibrant bougainvillea line the fairways, adding splashes of colour against the ochre landscape. It’s a visual feast, but don’t let the beauty distract you – the course demands respect. There’s a real sense of peaceful isolation here, a quiet focus broken only by the call to prayer drifting from the city and the occasional bird song. This isn’t a forgiving course; it rewards precision and strategic thinking. It’s a layout that will stay with you long after you’ve left, not just for its challenge, but for the sheer, unforgettable beauty of playing golf in the shadow of the Atlas Mountains. It’s a distinctly Moroccan golfing experience, a world away from the typical British parkland.