Samanah Golf Club by Nicklaus is one of Marrakech’s premier golf experiences, offering a true championship-style round with the Atlas Mountains providing a spectacular backdrop. Located just outside the city, this 18-hole, par-72 course was designed by Nicklaus Design and delivers the kind of strategic, beautifully presented golf that travelling golfers look for on a Morocco golf holiday.

Set within a large private estate, Samanah has a spacious, open feel, with wide fairways, impressive bunkering, large greens and natural desert-style landscaping. The course is built to USGA standards and offers a strong test without feeling too intimidating, making it a great choice for mixed-ability groups. Better players will enjoy the need for careful positioning and confident approach shots, while higher-handicap golfers can still appreciate the generous playing corridors, superb conditioning and mountain views.

One of the big attractions of Samanah is how different it feels from a typical European resort course. The combination of Moroccan sunshine, desert tones, olive trees, water features and distant mountain scenery gives the round a real sense of place. It is polished, professional and memorable, but still very enjoyable as part of a relaxed golf break.

After golf, Marrakech is one of the best cities in North Africa for adding culture and atmosphere to a trip. Golfers can explore the souks, visit Jemaa el-Fna, enjoy dinner on a rooftop terrace, relax in a traditional hammam or take a day trip towards the Atlas Mountains or Agafay Desert. For golfers wanting winter sun, excellent course variety and plenty to do away from the fairways, Samanah Golf Club by Nicklaus is a superb addition to a Marrakech golf holiday.