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Editorial Mediterranean Golf clubs The Palmeral Golf Club, Saïdia Cabo Negro Royal Golf Club Tangier Royal Golf Club Golf Clubs in the heart of culture The Hassan II Trophy Dar Es Salam Royal Golf ClubBouznika Bay Golf Club Fez Royal Golf Club Meknes Royal Golf Club Benslimane Royal Golf Club Mohammedia Royal Golf Club Anfa Royal Golf ClubSettat University Royal Golf Club El Jadida Royal Golf Club Mazagan Golf Club The Atlas Golf Clubs Marrakech Royal Golf Club Amelkis Golf Club Palmeraie Golf Club Samanah Golf Club Mogador Golf Club Golf Clubs in the sunAgadir Royal Golf Club The Dunes Golf Club The Soleil Golf Club The Océan Golf Club Information and useful addresses Golf club addresses

Essaouira/Mogador

El Jadida/Mazagan

SPAIN

Benslimane

Settat

MohammediaBouznika

Cabo Negro

ATLANTIC OCEAN

MEDITERRANEAN SEA

MAURITANIA

CANARY ISLANDSALGERIA

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Editorial

Morocco, Kingdom of Golf

Golf is both an art of living and an art of travelling – all the more so in Morocco, where it becomes a subtle blend of elegance, good companionship and relaxation. Twenty-two clubs now exist in the Kingdom, each in its own magical setting, with further courses in the pipeline as part of the Kingdom’s Azur Resorts Plan.

Morocco is a land of varied landscapes, flora and climate, and it will come as no surprise that each club has its own personality, its own unique architecture. Whether you’re a beginner or an old pro, you’ll be sure to find a course to your taste, with personalised services tailored to your needs.

Some courses have become the stuff of legend. In Marrakech, for example, you’ll be playing in the footsteps of Churchill, and in Rabat, in those of Payne Stewart, Colin Montgomerie and Santiago Luna, all winners of the highly prestigious Hassan II Trophy. Elsewhere, in Agadir or El Jadida, you’ll be playing in a holiday atmosphere, just a swing away from the magnificent beaches that adorn the Kingdom’s Atlantic coastline.

Every course, without exception, combines sumptuous scenery, top-quality service, and pleasant climatic conditions all year round. Whether you’re golfing by the sea or in a mountain valley, your game can go side by side with cultural visits, top-of-the-line health and fitness care, or exploration of the Kingdom’s endlessly varied landscapes. And Morocco’s network of international airports ensures that your favourite course is just a few hours’ flight away!

Quality courses and VIP treatment – whether you’re coming for a few rounds with friends, a lesson or two in the art, or with a competition ahead of you, we invite you to experience golf as you’ve never played it before, in a country where hospitality and quality of service are legendary.

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Three clubs are planned for the resort, and this is the first to be completed.

The 18-hole course was created by Spanish architect Francisco Segales -

an American - style design with a few traditionally English touches thrown

in for good measure, and in perfect harmony with its lush green setting.

All the necessary infrastructures are provided for, to ensure that players

of whatever level can enjoy their game to the full. When completed, the

complex will have another 36-hole course and looks to become a model

for golfing facilities throughout the Mediterranean region.

In the north of Morocco, where the Mediterranean Sea meets the Atlantic Ocean, three superb courses are at your disposal, all of them popular with European players, who flock to the area to test their skills summer and winter alike.

The Mediterranean experience is an opportunity to acquaint yourself with Tangier, “Pearl of the Straits”, a cosmopolitan city whose white kasbah, great souk, palatine gardens and brilliant blue seascape will cast their spell over you the moment you arrive.

It also gives you the chance to pay a visit to Tetouan, a town where centuries of Arabic and Andalusian influence are borne witness to by a medina listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

As for Saïdia, its proximity to the natural wonders of the Zegzel Valley, to the medina of Oujda, capital of the Oriental region, and to the historic oasis of Figuig, is an advantage that makes the resort more than worth a visit.

A dream Golf course

Design features:Number of holes: 18Par : 72Length: 6160 metres

Services available:Practice range,Covered practice bays,Buggy rental,Golf carts,Putting green,On-course toilets,Car park,Golf lessons,Credit cards accepted,Changing rooms,Showers,Buggies,Caddies.

Mediterranean Golf Clubs

A Nature reserve in the Saïdia region

The Cervantes Library, Tetouan Tamuda Bay beach

The Palmeral Golf Club Saïdia

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A symbol of tradition

Tangier Royal Golf ClubCabo Negro Royal Golf Club

This was the first club to open in Morocco, and retains the natural,

authentic allure endowed upon it in 1914 by its designers, Cotton and

Pennink. It has since been renovated and modernised, but has kept

its original “British” feel. Everything here is pure delight, from the

clubhouse belvedere, where you can stand and watch the action on the

putting green and practice range, to the cool, quiet fairways laid out in

shade of pine, fir, and eucalyptus trees. And when you get to the hole-5

green, the highest point along the course, you are rewarded by stunning

views over the roofs of the white city of Tangier...

Design features: Number of holes: 18Par: 70Length: 6100 metres

Services available:Practice range,Golf-club hire,Buggy rental,Golf carts,Putting green,Pro shop,On-course toilets,Car park,Golf lessons,Clubhouse,Changing rooms,Buggies,Caddies.

Overlooking the sea

Design features:Number of holes: 18Par: 72Length: 6834 metres

Services available:Practice range,Golf-club hire,Buggy rental,Golf carts,Putting green,Pro shop,On-course toilets,Car park,Golf lessons,Clubhouse,Changing rooms,Buggies,Caddies.

Originally designed by Hawtree & Sons in 1976 and later remodelled

by Cabell B. Robinson, to whom we owe its present appearance, the

Cabo Negro Royal Golf Club lies on the slopes of the Rif massif,

overlooking the sea. The course is scattered with sturdy shrubs, dunes,

flowers, water hazards and hills, taking on a wilder and more natural

allure in places, where mimosas and agaves lay claim to their territory.

It is open all year round.

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Golf Clubs in the heart of culture The Hassan II Trophy

The Hassan II Trophy, a tournament like no otherCreated in 1971 by His late Majesty, King Hassan II, the Trophy that bears his name rapidly became an unmissable rendezvous for professional and amateur golfers who wanted to really put their game to the test.

Such world-famous players as Billy Casper, Santiago Luna, Payne Stewart, Colin Montgomerie and Vijay Singh have all left their mark on the event, which also includes a women’s tournament, the Princess Lalla Meryem Cup.

The Hassan II Trophy and the Princess Lalla Meryem Cup are part of the “European Tour” and the “Ladies European Tour” respectively.

From palaces to putting greens Bolstered by the success of the Hassan II Trophy, golf has become an institution

throughout Morocco and its age-old cities. Players who enjoy exploring cultures

other than their own will find sumptuous courses awaiting them in Rabat, Fez,

Meknes, Casablanca, El Jadida, and Benslimane – towns with an impressive

heritage testifying to the rich history of imperial Morocco, and where modernity

goes side by side with some of the greatest masterpieces of Arab and Islamic

architecture.

Treat yourself to a slice of the Kingdom’s culture and history, while perfecting

your game at one or all of the ten clubs to be found along the way as you tour

its cities.

Al Quaraouiyine Mosque, Fez

Mohammed V Mausoleum, Rabat

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Live the legend!

Dar Es Salam Royal Golf Club, Rabat

Rabat’s Dar Es Salam Royal Golf Club is a legend among golf

fans, as the venue for the highly prestigious Hassan II Trophy.

Designed by Robert Trent Jones, and inaugurated in 1971, this

is a truly majestic course with splendid fairways winding their way

between eucalyptus, palm trees, hyacinths, daffodils, mimosas,

papyrus and Roman columns – a unique experience of mingled

colours and fragrances. Open all year round, the Dar Es Salam

Royal Golf Club is pure magic!

Design featuresNumber of holes: 45Red course:Par: 73Length: 6702 mBlue course:Par 72Length: 6220 metresGreen course:Par 32Length: 2060 metres

Services availablePractice range,Covered practice bays,Golf-club hire, Buggy rental,Golf carts, Putting green,Pro shop, Repairs,On-course toilets,Credit cards accepted,Car park, Golf lessons,Clubhouse, Changing rooms,Buggies, Caddies.

Sublime by day, spectacular by night

Bouznika Bay Golf ClubBouznika Bay Golf Club is located halfway between Rabat and

Casablanca, its superb 9-hole course surrounded by a magnificent

beach. The club was designed by Von Hagge, and harmoniously

combines golfing with seaside activities. The third hole, a sublime par

5 ringed by three cloverleaf bunkers, is a highpoint in the course, which

should be extended to 18 holes. Another original feature: the course is

lit up by night.

Design features: Number of holes: 9Par: 35Length: 3040 metres

Services available:Practice range,Golf-club hire,Buggy rental,Putting green,Pro shop,Repairs,Car park,Golf lessons,Clubhouse,Changing rooms,Buggies,Caddies.

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Meknes Royal Golf Club

An imperial course

History pervades the air around the Royal Golf Club in Sultan

Moulay Ismail’s imperial city of Meknes. The murmur of the mosaic-

adorned fountain, the walls sheltering a clubhouse with the roofs and

minarets of the medina visible in the distance, and the mingled scents

of the orange, plum, palm and olive trees in its garden are just a few of

its charms. The club was founded in 1969, and is open day and night

throughout the year.

Design features:Number of holes: 9Par: 36Length: 2610 metres

Services available:Practice range,Covered practice bays,Golf-club hire,On-course toilets,Car park,Golf lessons,Clubhouse,Changing rooms,Caddies.

Fez Royal Golf Club

One of nature’s jewels

At the foot of the Atlas Mountains, architect Cabell B. Robinson has

made good use of nature’s whims and the undulating terrain to design

a wonderful course set in the midst of an olive grove. The Fez Royal

Golf Course is open all year round, its fairways winding between lakes

and gigantic bunkers, the largest of which covers some 1200 m2.

Created in 1994, this is a deceivingly playful jewel of a course that few

golfers can resist testing their skills on.

Design features: Number of holes: 18Par: 72Length: 6542 metres

Services available:Practice range,Golf-club hire,Buggy rental,Golf carts,Putting green,Pro shop,Repairs,Car park,Golf lessons,Clubhouse,Changing rooms,Buggies,Caddies.

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A paradise of relaxation

Benslimane Royal Golf ClubAge-old cork oaks, firs, eucalyptus and fresh clean air – the Benslimane

Royal Golf Club is an oasis of well-being. David Cohen designed

its first 9 holes, including five under the sign of water, while Robert

Van Hagge took care of the remaining 18. The par-3 hole 8 requires

strength and dexterity, to get to a green located on an islet overrun with

papyrus grass. The club’s emblem is a snail – and if your ball gets lost

in the forest undergrowth at the last hole, you’ll know the reason why !

Design features: Number of holes: 27Course A:Holes: 18Par 72Length: 6065metresCourse B:Holes: 9Par 36Length: 2990 metres

Services available:Practice range,Golf-club hire,Buggy rental,Putting green, Pro shop,On-course toilets,Golf lessons, Clubhouse, Changing rooms,Riding centre,Swimming pool, Solarium,Children’s playground,Restaurant, Buggies,Caddies.

Swinging to the sound of the waves

Mohammedia Royal Golf ClubMost of the Mohammedia Royal Golf Club’s course lies alongside

the seafront. Long, accurate strokes are required for the first nine holes,

which are buffeted by strong side winds and scattered with challenging

roughs. Designed in 1930 and later remodelled by Hugues Lambert,

the course pays tribute to the golfing spirit 365 days a year.

Design features:Number of holes: 18Par: 72Length: 5870 metres

Services available:Practice range,Golf-club hire,Buggy rental,Pro shop,On-course toilets,Car park,Clubhouse,Changing rooms,Buggy,Caddies.

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Relax in the heart of the White City

Anfa Royal Golf ClubAnfa Royal Golf Club is a haven of tranquillity and well-being. The

course comprises 9 shrewdly laid out holes that provide all the joys of

the game every day of the year. This is a course to treasure, right up to

the triumphant finale! And when you’ve completed your round, don’t

leave without first climbing up to the clubhouse terrace to admire the

superb garden below and the famous minaret of the Hassan II Mosque.

Design features: Number of holes: 9Par: 35Length: 2700 metres

Services available :Practice range,Golf-club hire,Golf carts,Pro shop,On-course toilets,Car park,Golf lessons,Clubhouse,Changing rooms,Caddies.

A bubble of serenity

Settat University Royal Golf ClubThe Settat University Royal Golf Club was originally created for

use by students attending the University of Science and Technology

in Settat, a small town 75 kilometres southeast of Casablanca. The

region’s legendary hospitality and unique microclimate make the Settat

course a haven of serenity and relaxation.

Design features: Number of holes: 9Par: 37Length: 3215 metres

Services available:Practice range,Golf-club hire,Buggy rental,Golf carts,Putting green,Pro shop,On-course toilets,On-course drinking fountain,Car park,Golf lessons,Clubhouse,Changing rooms,Buggies,Caddies.

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Nature at its purest

El Jadida Royal Golf ClubEvery hole you play here is a fresh invitation to live free as the wind and

far from the madding crowd. The player feels in harmony with nature

from the first swing to the last, a sensation further heightened by the

work of architect Cabell B. Robinson, who takes us from one surprise

to the next, to the crowning magic of the last three holes alongside

the ocean. The club was founded in 1993, and its splendid diversity

of plant life, towering monkey-puzzle trees, serene lakes and ocean

shoreline are at your disposal all year round.

Design features: Number of holes: 18Par: 72Length: 6226 metres

Services available:Practice range,Golf-club hire,Buggy rental,Putting green,Pro shop,On-course toilets,Credit cards accepted,Car park,Golf lessons,Clubhouse,Changing rooms,Buggies,Caddies.

Tailor-made for your pleasure

Mazagan Golf ClubMazagan Golf Club was created by the South African golfer Gary

Player, who is regarded as one of the finest players in the history of the

game. He carried off his major victories on links-type courses, which

were a major inspiration in his designing of the Mazagan course.

With a total distance of 6885 metres, this is Morocco’s longest golf

course, with several sets of tees for each hole enabling players of all

levels to take full advantage of its attributes.

Photo credit: Mazagan Beach resort

Design features: Number of holes: 18Par: 72Length: 6685 metres

Services available:Practice range,Golf lessons,Golf-club hire,Buggy rental,Manual golf carts,Putting green,Shop,Repairs,Changing rooms/showers,Credit cards accepted,Car park,School.

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The Atlas Golf Clubs

The Red CityMarrakech is the golf city par excellence. Created in 1923 and headquarters of

the David Leadbetter Golf Academy, one of the world’s finest golfing schools, the

Marrakech Royal Golf Club is the second oldest in Morocco. Its greens have been

trodden by such eminent figures as Winston Churchill and Dwight Eisenhower…

Marrakech has expanded its golfing activities considerably since the early days,

and the city is now surrounded by four clubs, their courses lying at the feet of the

snow-capped High Atlas Mountains. Here you can enjoy a round of your favourite

game, breathing in the cool afternoon air after a hot day in the sun – and there will

still be time afterwards to take in a more cultural round of the city’s monuments.

From Jemaa-el-Fna, Marrakech’s festive nerve centre and listed as a UNESCO

World Oral Heritage site, let your footsteps lead you to one of the city’s many

gardens (the Menara perhaps, or the Majorelle), and then onwards to explore the

labyrinthine bustle of the medina’s alleyways.

The Menara, Marrakech

Jemaa El Fna, Marrakech

A sensory experience par excellence

Marrakech Royal Golf ClubThe Marrakech Royal Golf Club was one of King Hassan II’s

favourite courses, and has also attracted such illustrious players as

Winston Churchill, Lloyd George, and Dwight Eisenhower. Created

in the 1920s by Arnaud Massy and later modernised, it was designed

with the joys of playing at the feet of the snow-capped Atlas in mind.

Surrounded by cypress, palms, eucalyptus, and olive, orange and apricot

trees, the pleasures of the game combine with those of the senses to

make the course an unforgettable experience.

Design features: Number of holes: 27Par: 72Length: 5888 metres

Services available:Practice range,Practice green,Leadbetter Academy,Golf-club hire,Buggy rental,Putting green,Pro shop,Repairs,Restaurant,On-course toilets,Credit cards acceptedCar park,Golf lessons,Clubhouse,Changing rooms,Buggies,Caddies.

Crédit photo : Paul MARSHALL

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Under the spell of the oases

The Amelkis Golf ClubSet at the feet of the Atlas Mountains, the Amelkis Golf Club

was inaugurated in October 1995, its course faithfully reproducing

Cabell B. Robinson’s design, and incorporating the natural

undulations and ochre-hued hillocks that characterise the terrain.

This is a highly popular venue, due to its spectacular setting, the

magnificent climate that it enjoys all year round, and its elegant,

high-performance amenities.

Design features: Number of holes: 36Blue course:Par 36Length: 3356 metresRed course:Par 36Length: 3301 metresGreen course:Par 36Length: 3415 metres

Services available:Practice range, Practice green,Leadbetter Academy,Golf-club hire,Buggy rental,Putting green, Pro shop,Repairs, Restaurant,On-course toilets,Credit cards accepted,Car park, Golf lessons,Club house, Changing rooms,Buggies, Caddies.

An unforgettable oasis

Palmeraie Golf ClubThanks to the genius of its architect, the great Robert Trent Jones,

who designed the course in 1992, the Palmeraie Golf Club, with its

harmonious layout of lakes, fairways, greens and bunkers set against a

stunning backdrop of snow-capped mountains, is a golfer’s dream. The

course is open every day of the year, and, with several sets of tees for

each hole, playing it is a real pleasure whatever your level of skill.

Design features: Number of holes: 18Par: 72Length: 6200 m

Services available:Practice range,Practice green,Leadbetter Academy,Golf-club hire,Buggy rental,Putting green,Pro shop,Repairs,Restaurant,On-course toilets,Credit cards accepted,Car park,Golf lessons,Clubhouse,Changing rooms,Buggies, Caddies.

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Samanah Golf ClubThe Samanah Golf Club is Marrakech’s most recently created

course, and a remarkable piece of design it is – a selective course,

uncluttered with pointless traps. There is no lack of natural obstacles

to contend with, including river, waterfall, lake, and a tangled forest

of olive trees and cacti, so you’ll need all the strategic skills you can

muster! With the majestic Atlas Mountains in the background, the

club offers no less than five different courses, each one of them a

challenge and a pleasure to play.

A real Desert Golf Club

Design features: Number of holes: 18Par: 72Length:Black: 6735 metresWhite: 6342 metres,Yellow: 6092 metres, Blue: 5696 metres,Red: 5261 metres

Services available:Practice range,Covered practice bays,Golf lessons, Golf-club hire,Buggy rental, Putting green,Shop, On-course toilets,On-course drinking fountains,Changing rooms/showers,Car park, School, Course map.

A seaside rendezvous

Mogador Golf ClubThere’s no doubting the success of Essaouira’s brand new Mogador

Golf Club! Dunes make a perfect substitute for bunkers, and nature

has done wonders in maximising the beauty of the setting and the

intensity of play. The course, designed by Gary Player, is a brilliantly

carried off combination of holes along the seafront, Scottish style, and

holes tucked away in the sand, Arizona style. All in all, Essaouira’s

first club is an irresistible invitation to travel.

Design features: Number of holes: 18Par: 72Length: 6558 metres

Services available:Practice range,Covered practice bays,Golf lessons,Golf-club hire,Buggy rental,Putting green,Shop, Repairs,On-course toilets,On-course drinking fountains,On-course refreshment stand,Changing rooms/showers,ClubhouseCredit cards acceptedCar park, School.

Photo credit: Samanah Golf Club Photo credit: Golf de Mogador

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Golf Clubs in the sun

Agadir is becoming one of Morocco’s top golfing cities, offering players a whole

range of attractions alongside the pleasures of the game itself – encounters

with other cultures in its magnificent hinterland, wellness and fitness care in

its thalassotherapy centres, and, of course, all the mouth-watering delights of

Moroccan haute cuisine. Set between mountain and sea, with 360 days of sunshine

a year, a mild climate whatever the season, and a bay boasting 10 kilometres of

white sandy beaches, Agadir is an altogether unique golfing destination. Its four

existing clubs, their fairways giddy with the mingled scents of eucalyptus, broom

and mimosa, are soon to be joined by two new additions - the Taghazout Golf

Club and Golf Beach.

The legend of the South

Agadir Royal Golf ClubIn 1951, a certain Scottish golf enthusiast going by the name of Mr

Wilson dug a single hole in what was, at the time, nothing much more

than a piece of wasteland. Following his lead, the equally enthusiastic

but rather more assiduous Colonel Kamili dug the remaining eight holes

to create what is now the Agadir Royal Golf Club. Fragrant with the

heady scents of fir, eucalyptus and mimosa, and lulled by gentle ocean

breezes, the course is open all year round, under an eternally blue sky.

Design features: Number of holes: 9Par: 36Length: 2934 metres

Services available:Practice range,Golf-club hire,Buggy rental,Golf carts,Putting green,Pro shop,Repairs,On-course toilets,Credit cards accepted,Car park,Golf lessons,Club house,Changing room,Buggies,Caddies.

Water sports in Agadir

Agadir Bay

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From one surprise to the next

The Dunes Golf ClubThe Dunes Golf Club was inaugurated in 1991 and has three very

different 9-hole courses on offer - Eucalyptus, Oued, and Tamaris -

promising three times the pleasure. They are the work of Cabell B.

Robinson, who selected this undulating piece of land dotted with water

hazards to design a facility where golf could be played at all levels of

skill. Tamaris, a course that appears simple enough when you begin

your round, finishes with a magnificently challenging par 5 that climbs

uphill between the trees then gradually descends to the clubhouse, and

requires all the subtle skill you can muster.

Design features:Number of holes: 27Yellow course:Par 36Length: 3068 metresBlue course:Par 36Length: 3124 metresRed course:Par 36Length: 3175 metres

Services available:Practice range, Golf-club hire,Buggy rental,Golf carts, Putting green,Pro shop, Repairs,On-course toilets,Credit cards accepted,Car park, Golf lessons,Club house, Changing room,Buggies, Caddies.

A Garden of Eden

The ‘‘Soleil’’ Golf ClubAgadir’s Soleil Golf Club opened its doors in 1999, the work of Muela

and Courbin. Their design includes lakes and waterfalls that enhance the

course’s beauty along with its difficulty – an atmosphere that combines

all the prestige of the game with dazzling natural surroundings where

tamarind trees, mimosas, eucalyptus and bougainvilleas create plays of

light and shadow along the wide fairways, which are open to lovers of

the game all year round.

Design features: Number of holes: 36Par 72Length: 6100 metres

Services available:Practice range,Golf-club hire,Buggy rental,Golf carts,Putting green,Pro shop,Repairs,On-course toilets,Credit cards accepted,Car park,Golf lessons,Club house,Changing room,Buggies,Caddies.

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The ‘‘Océan’’ Golf ClubThis recently opened club comprises three 9-hole courses designed by

Collins Belt. Its unique setting gives you the chance to play both in

the refreshing cool of the eucalyptus forest and alongside the ocean,

lost among the dunes. And with the Soleil and The Dunes golf clubs

close by, the creation of the Océan Golf Club and an intelligent

entry system now makes it possible to play 81 holes all on the same

site – no small attraction!

Sunshine and sand dunes

Design features: Number of holes: 27Par: 36 -36 - 35

Services available:Practice range,Golf lessons,Golf-club hire,Buggy rental,Manual golf carts,Putting green,Shop, Repairs,On-course toilets,On-course drinking fountains,On-course refreshment stand,Changing rooms/showers,Car park,School.

Photo credit: Océan Golf

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Information and useful addresses Golf club addresses

For further information: www.visitmorocco.com

Entry formalitiesA valid passport for a stay of less than 90 days is required. An identity card may suffice, depending on country of origin, if the trip is organised by a travel agency for a group of over 8 people. A visa is required for some nationalities – enquire at a Moroccan consulate or diplomatic representation in your country. No specific vaccinations are required for entry into the Kingdom of Morocco. If you are bringing your pet along with you, however, you will need to be able to produce an anti-rabies certificate less than 6 months old.

Changing moneyMoroccan currency is the dirham, made up of 100 centimes. Foreign currency must be exchanged at banks or other accredited establishments. Website : www.oc.gov.ma

Time zoneMorocco is in the Greenwich time zone, and time is G.M.T.

Climate: Morocco enjoys a temperate climate, thanks to its Atlantic and Mediterranean exposure and the shelter provided by the Rif and Atlas Mountain ranges. Weather forecast: www.meteoma.net

Language: Classical Arabic is the official language, but Moroccan dialectal Arabic is spoken for everyday purposes, as is Tamazight (Berber), spoken in the Rif, the Atlas and the Souss, and varying from region to region. The most common foreign language spoken is French, followed by Spanish and English.

Electricity: 220 volts

Event Calendar:

Hassan II Trophy, stage in the European Tour - March Dar Es-Salam Royal Golf Club, Rabat

Lalla Meryem Cup, stage in the Ladies European Tour, March, Anfa Royal Golf Club, Mohammedia

Morrocan Classic, Challenge TourApril, El Jadida Royal Golf Club

The Atlas Pro Tour:• Mazagan El Jadida: January / February• Lixus Larache: February / Alps Tour • Mogador Essaouira: February / Alps Tour• Cabo Negro Tetouan: February / EPD Tour• Amelkis Marrakech: March / EPD Tour • Final of Satellites Tour: December

Moroccan National Tourist OfficeAngle rue Oued El Makhazine et rue Zellaqa – Agdal –Rabat Tel : 212 5 37 67 39 18/67 40 13 Fax : 212 5 37 67 40 [email protected]

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The Palmeral Golf Club, Saïdia Route De Ras El Ma BP 280 - 60600 Saïdia Tel. : (+212) 06 79 75 75 75 Fax: (+212) 05 36 63 00 40

Tangier Royal Golf Club Route de Boubana - TangerTel.: (+212) 05 39 93 89 25Fax : (+212) 05 39 93 90 [email protected]

Cabo Negro Royal Golf Club Société Africaine du tourismeBP 696G - 93000 TétouanTel.: (+212) 05 39 97 81 41Fax : (+212) 05 39 97 83 05

Fez Royal Golf Club Km17, route d’Imouzzer - FèsTel.: (+212) 05 35 66 52 10/12 Fax : (+212) 05 35 66 52 13www.golf-maroc.com/fes.htm

Meknes Royal Golf Club J’nane Bahraouia - Bb Belkari - MeknèsTel. : (+212) 05 35 53 07 53 Fax : (+212) 05 35 55 79 [email protected]

Dar Es Salam Royal Golf Club Km8, Avenue Immam MalikTel.: (+212) 05 37 45 58 64/65 Fax : (+212) 05 37 75 76 71www.royalgolfdaressalam.com

Bouznika Bay Golf Club Km 22, route secondaire de Bouznika Plage – BouznikaTel.: (+212) 05 37 62 53 71Fax : (+212) 05 37 62 53 73www.bouznika-bay.com

Mohammedia Royal Golf Club BP 12, MohammediaTel.: (+212) 05 23 32 46 56 Fax: (+212) 05 23 32 11 02

Benslimane Royal Golf Club BP 175 Fath - BenslimaneTel. : (+212) 05 22 27 17 85Fax : (+212) 05 22 27 17 [email protected]

Anfa Royal Golf ClubLice d’Anfa - CasablancaTel. : (+212) 05 22 36 10 26 Fax : (+212) 05 22 39 33 74

Settat University Royal Golf ClubKm 2, route de Casablanca BP575 SettatTel.: (+212) 05 23 40 21 31Fax : (+212) 05 23 40 21 75

El Jadida Royal Golf Club Km7, route de Casablanca BP 116 El JadidaTel.: (+212) 05 23 35 22 51 Fax : (+212) 05 23 35 41 50www.golfmaroc.com

Mazagan Golf Club Mazagan Beach Resort,route de HaouziaEl Jadida, 24000 MarocTé. : (+212) 05 23 38 80 70www.mazaganresort.com

Marrakech Royal Golf Club Ancienne route de OuarzazateB.P. 634 MarrakechTel.: (+212) 05 24 40 47 05 / 98 28 Fax : (+212) 05 24 40 00 [email protected]

Palmeraie Golf Club Les Jardins de la PalmeraieB.P. 1488 MarrakechTel.: (+212) 05 24 30 10 10 Fax : (+212) 05 24 30 63 [email protected]

Amelkis Golf Club Route de Ouarzazate, Km 1240 000 MarrakechTel.: (+212) 05 24 40 44 14 Fax : (+212) 05 24 40 44 [email protected]

Agadir Royal Golf Club Km 12, route d’Ait Melloul - AgadirTel.: (+212) 05 28 24 85 51 / 98 28Fax : (+212) 05 28 23 47 [email protected] The Soleil Golf Club Chemin des Dunes - AgadirTel.: (+212) 05 28 33 73 29 Fax : (+212) 05 28 33 73 [email protected]

The Dunes Golf Club Chemin Oued Souss - AgadirTel.: (+212) 05 28 83 45 59Fax : (+212) 05 28 83 46 [email protected]

Mogador Golf Club Mogador Golf Club - 44000 EssaouiraTel. : (+212) 05 24 47 92 30 Fax : 05 24 47 23 [email protected]

The Océan Golf Club Chemin de l’Oued Souss – Bensergao – 80100 Inzegane / AgadirTel.: (+212) 05 28 82 93 60 Fax : (+212) 05 28 82 93 50www.atlanticpalace-agadir.ma Samanah Golf Club Km 14, Route d’Amezmiz - MarrakechTel.: (+212) 05 24 48 31 18Fax : (+212) 05 24 48 30 80www.samanah.com

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