Les Acacias at Djerba Golf Club

Les Acacias is an 18-hole course designed by Martin Hawtree and located on the island of Djerba off Tunisia's southeastern coast. The course serves as the centerpiece of Djerba Golf Club near Midoun, positioned in a landscape that blends Mediterranean and North African characteristics. Hawtree, known for his work on links and resort courses across Europe and North Africa, designed the layout to work within the island's relatively flat terrain and arid climate, incorporating native vegetation including the acacia trees that give the course its name.

The routing takes advantage of Djerba's natural setting while addressing the challenges of designing golf in a semi-arid environment. The course features strategic bunkering and water hazards that come into play on several holes, providing definition in terrain that lacks significant elevation change. Fairways are typically bordered by palms, olive trees, and the characteristic acacias, creating visual corridors and framing shots. The design emphasizes playability for resort and local golfers while maintaining enough strategic interest to test more accomplished players.

Djerba itself is a popular tourist destination known for its beaches and historical sites, and the golf course contributes to the island's leisure offerings. The club serves both visiting golfers and a local membership, functioning as one of Tunisia's southern golf facilities in a country that has developed a modest golf tourism sector over recent decades. The course operates year-round, benefiting from Djerba's mild winter climate.