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Palmeraie 9 Course

Golf de la Palmeraie

Marrakech, Marrakech-Tensift-El Haouz, MA
Scarlett
+1
9 holesPar 36

About this course

Golf de la Palmeraie's 9-hole course sits within Marrakech's historic palm grove, the Palmeraie district that extends northeast of the city center. Robert Trent Jones designed this layout as part of a larger golf development in the region during the 1990s, when Morocco was expanding its golf infrastructure to attract international tourism. The course occupies land characterized by the date palms and desert vegetation typical of this oasis environment, with the Atlas Mountains visible in the distance on clear days. The routing works through relatively flat terrain, though Jones introduced strategic bunkering and water features to create definition and challenge within the natural landscape. The design reflects Jones's characteristic emphasis on playability for resort guests while maintaining enough interest for more accomplished players. Fairways are lined with palms and native plantings that provide both aesthetic appeal and strategic considerations for shot placement. The course serves primarily as an accessible option for visitors to Marrakech seeking a shorter round or introduction to golf in Morocco. The 9-hole format allows players to complete a circuit in less time than the region's championship courses, making it practical for those balancing golf with other activities in the city. The setting within the Palmeraie offers a distinctive Moroccan golf experience, combining the traditional oasis landscape with modern course design principles.

Quick facts

Location
Marrakech, Marrakech-Tensift-El Haouz, MA
Access
Public
Year built
1993
Holes
9
Par
36

Getting there

The journey to Golf de la Palmeraie begins at Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK), Morocco's primary gateway, situated just fifteen kilometers southwest of the city center and typically reached within a twenty-minute drive through the ochre-hued sprawl of Marrakech's outer quarters. From there, the route turns north toward the Palmeraie district, a verdant oasis of date palms and olive groves that rises improbably from the arid plains at the foot of the snow-capped Atlas Mountains - a landscape that shifts from urban bustle to serene, tree-lined avenues as you approach the club's gates. Private aviation clients may opt for Marrakech's dedicated business terminal, expediting the transition from tarmac to the tranquil grounds where the club's championship layout unfolds beneath towering palms and against the dramatic backdrop of North Africa's highest peaks. The final kilometers dissolve into a hushed, palm-shaded passage that feels worlds removed from the medina's labyrinthine streets, delivering you to an enclave where desert, mountain, and cultivated green converge in rare harmony.

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Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.

Palmeraie 9 was designed by Robert Trent Jones.

Yes. Palmeraie 9 at Golf de la Palmeraie is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Palmeraie 9 is 36.

Palmeraie 9 is a 9-hole course.

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