Les Palmiers at Djerba Golf Club

Les Palmiers occupies a distinctive setting on the island of Djerba, off Tunisia's southeastern coast in the Mediterranean. Martin Hawtree designed the course to work with the island's flat, sandy terrain and arid climate, incorporating native palms and drought-resistant vegetation into the layout. The routing takes advantage of the natural landscape while creating definition through strategic bunkering and shaping, a characteristic approach in Hawtree's work across North Africa and the Mediterranean region.

The course serves both resort visitors and local members, reflecting Djerba's role as a tourist destination with historical ties to golf in Tunisia. The flat topography allows for relatively open sightlines and wind becomes a significant factor in club selection and strategy. Water features appear on several holes, providing both visual interest and tactical challenge in an otherwise arid environment.

Djerba Golf Club functions as part of the island's hospitality infrastructure, with the course accessible to travelers staying at nearby hotels and resorts. The layout offers a contrast to the island's beaches and archaeological sites, providing a golf option in a region where the sport has a modest but established presence. The conditioning and maintenance reflect the challenges of sustaining turf in a climate with limited rainfall and high temperatures, particularly during summer months.