Updated on November 7, 2026
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What is the best golf course in Marrakech? Assoufid, located southwest of the city, ranks No. 1 in all the rankings and has been voted Morocco's best golf course ten times. Next is the Fairmont Royal Palm and the Royal Golf Marrakech, the city's oldest course. Here is our ranking of the 10 best golf courses in Marrakech, out of the 14 courses in the city and its surrounding area.
The 10 Best Golf Courses in Marrakech, Ranked
10 courses shown.
| Rank | Course | Location | Architect | Top100 | Golf World |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assoufid Golf Club | Southwest of Marrakech | Niall Cameron | 5 | 13 |
| 2 | Fairmont Royal Palm | Amizmiz road | Cabell B. Robinson | 9 | 27 |
| 3 | Royal Golf Marrakech | Ouarzazate road | Arnaud Massy (remodeling) | 12 | 30 |
| 4 | Noria Golf Club | South of Marrakech | Steve Forrest | 15 | 32 |
| 5 | PalmGolf Ourika | Ourika Road | Neil Haworth | 14 | 42 |
| 6 | Al Maaden Golf Resort | Agdal / Sidi Youssef Ben Ali | Kyle Phillips | 18 | 41 |
| 7 | Samanah Country Club | Amizmiz road | Nicklaus Design | 11 | 49 |
| 8 | Amelkis Golf Club | Ouarzazate road | Cabell B. Robinson | 17 | 53 |
| 9 | The Montgomerie Marrakech | Guemassa Avenue (Golf City) | Colin Montgomerie | 16 | 69 |
| 10 | Palmeraie Golf Club | Palmeraie | Robert Trent Jones Sr. | 27 | 62 |
Rank: Our consensus rank, which is the average of two rankings: Morocco’s ranking by Top100GolfCourses and the Middle East and North Africa’s ranking by Golf World. Top100 and Golf World: The course’s position in each ranking.
How We Ranked the Marrakech Golf Courses
No magazine publishes a ranking specific to Marrakech. So we cross-referenced the two rankings that rate all the city’s courses: Top100GolfCourses (Morocco ranking) and Golf World (Top 70 in the Middle East and North Africa). For each course, we calculate the average of its two rankings; a course that is not included in a ranking is assigned the ranking immediately following the end of the list. The World Golf Awards (Best Golf Course in Morocco) are used for reference. We do not reproduce these lists, which you can view on the publishers' websites. This ranking is updated annually.
The 10 Golf Courses in Detail
Designers, opening year, par and length: the courses' Wikipedia pages (or the table's Designer column), checked on November 8, 2026; nothing is shown when the source does not say. Photos under free licenses via Wikimedia Commons.
1. Assoufid Golf Club 🇲🇦
- Designed by Niall Cameron
Rankings: Top100 5 · Golf World 13
The best golf course in Marrakech according to all rankings. Designed by Niall Cameron and opened in 2014 amid a desert landscape, the course overlooks the Atlas Mountains, which are often snow-capped in winter. It was named Morocco’s best golf course at the World Golf Awards nine years in a row, and again in 2025.
2. Fairmont Royal Palm 🇲🇦
- Designed by Cabell B. Robinson
Rankings: Top100 9 · Golf World 27
The Fairmont Royal Palm golf course, designed by Cabell B. Robinson, features five lakes set amid landscaping reminiscent of a botanical garden. It was named the best golf course in Morocco at the 2024 World Golf Awards. Hotel guests have priority, but visitors are welcome.
3. Royal Golf Marrakech 🇲🇦
- Designed by Arnaud Massy (remodeling)
Rankings: Top100 12 · Golf World 30
The oldest golf course in Marrakech, founded in 1927 for Pasha El Glaoui and redesigned by Arnaud Massy, the first French winner of the British Open. A charming course nestled among palm, olive, and orange trees, steeped in history.
4. Noria Golf Club 🇲🇦
- Designed by Steve Forrest
Rankings: Top100 15 · Golf World 32
A unique course designed by Steve Forrest, consisting of three six-hole loops (garden, orchard, and dunes), crisscrossed diagonally by traditional irrigation channels.
5. PalmGolf Ourika 🇲🇦
- Designed by Neil Haworth
Rankings: Top100 14 · Golf World 42
On the road to the Ourika Valley, a course through desert-like scenery, featuring six lakes and unobstructed views of the Atlas Mountains.
6. Al Maaden Golf Resort 🇲🇦
- Designed by Kyle Phillips
Rankings: Top100 18 · Golf World 41
Kyle Phillips designed the fairways around geometric ponds reminiscent of a Moroccan garden. An elegant course, nestled in the heart of a residential community near the city.
7. Samanah Country Club 🇲🇦
- Designed by Nicklaus Design
Rankings: Top100 11 · Golf World 49
The only course in the region by the design firm of Jack Nicklaus (Nicklaus Design): wide fairways winding between the riads and villas of the estate, at the foot of the Atlas Mountains.
8. Amelkis Golf Club 🇲🇦
- Designed by Cabell B. Robinson
Rankings: Top100 17 · Golf World 53
A 27-hole course designed by Cabell B. Robinson, which opened in 1995 on the road to Ouarzazate; it hosted the Morocco Open in 2000.
9. The Montgomerie Marrakech 🇲🇦
- Designed by Colin Montgomerie
Rankings: Top100 16 · Golf World 69
The course, designed with Colin Montgomerie, is located in the heart of Marrakech Golf City, south of the city, with the Atlas Mountains as a backdrop.
10. Golf Club Palmeraie 🇲🇦
- Designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr.
Rankings: Top100 27 · Golf World 62
The city's first modern golf course, designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr. in 1992 in the heart of the palm grove, surrounded by large bodies of water.
Other Courses in Marrakech
Other golf courses in Marrakech that haven't yet been ranked highly enough to make our top 10:
- Akenza (18 holes): the newest course, opened in 2025 by Kyle Phillips, with eight holes crossing natural wadis and canyons.
- The Tony Jacklin Marrakech (18 holes and a 9-hole par-3 course): located next to the Montgomerie course in Marrakech Golf City.
- Atlas Golf Marrakech (9 holes): a small, beautifully kept course designed by Alain Prat, near the airport and the Montgomerie course.
Photo: Fred P. / Best Golf Tips - Oasis Golf Marrakech (9 holes): just past the Amelkis course.
Marrakech or the rest of Morocco?
This ranking covers only the city of Marrakech. For the country's most beautiful courses—from Michlifen in the Middle Atlas to Mazagan and Dar Es Salam—see the 10 most beautiful golf courses in Morocco.
Fred's Take on Marrakech Golf Courses
Marrakech is an ideal golf destination from October to April: sunshine, mild temperatures and the snow-capped Atlas as a backdrop. For a first trip, I would combine Assoufid for the course, the Royal Golf for its history and the Royal Palm for its setting. The photos of Assoufid, the Royal Palm, Samanah, Amelkis and the Atlas Golf are my own, taken on the courses.
Frequently Asked Questions About Golf Courses in Marrakech
What is the best golf course in Marrakech?
Assoufid Golf Club: Ranked No. 1 by Top100GolfCourses and Golf World among Marrakech’s courses, and named Morocco’s best golf course at the World Golf Awards from 2015 to 2023, and again in 2025.
How many golf courses are there in Marrakech?
There are currently 14 golf courses, most of which are less than 20 km from the medina, along the roads to Amizmiz, Ouarzazate, and Ourika. Most are 18-hole courses; Atlas Golf and Oasis Golf are 9-hole courses.
When is the best time to play golf in Marrakech?
From October through April. Summers are very hot, with temperatures often exceeding 104 °F (40 °C).
What is the oldest golf course in Marrakech?
The Royal Golf Marrakech, founded in 1927 for Pasha El Glaoui.