Samanah at Samanah Country Club

Samanah Country Club sits in the Marrakech region of Morocco, designed by Jack Nicklaus and opened in the mid-2000s as part of the development of golf facilities around the city. The course reflects Nicklaus's approach to desert and semi-arid landscapes, incorporating the natural terrain of the Atlas Mountain foothills with strategic bunkering and water features that define shot values on a layout where elevation changes and sightlines play significant roles in club selection and course management.

The routing takes advantage of the property's topography, with several holes offering views toward the Atlas range. Fairways are typically generous by modern standards, but green complexes feature the contouring and multi-tiered surfaces characteristic of Nicklaus designs, rewarding accurate approach play and penalizing misses with challenging recovery shots. Water comes into play on multiple holes, and the bunkering style combines visual intimidation with practical hazard placement that forces decisions off the tee and into greens.

Samanah operates as part of a residential and resort community, serving both members and visiting golfers exploring the Marrakech golf corridor. The club provides amenities typical of upscale Moroccan golf properties, including dining facilities that reflect local and international influences. The course benefits from the region's climate, offering year-round playability with particularly favorable conditions during the cooler months when Marrakech becomes a popular destination for European golfers seeking winter golf opportunities.