Samanah Golf Club
Overview
Samanah Golf Club in Marrakech is a top choice for golfers who want a unique desert-style course in Morocco. Created by Nicklaus Design, this course offers a strategic, visually stunning layout that blends well with its natural surroundings.
Located in the 300-hectare Samanah Country Club estate, only 15 minutes from Marrakech, the course offers great views of the Atlas Mountains while meeting USGA standards.
Samanah Golf Club Layout & Design
The course has 18 holes and is a par 72, measuring about 6,700 to 7,278 yards from the white tees. It offers a fair challenge for golfers at any skill level. Fairways wind through arid terrain with indigenous flora, blending doglegs, elevation changes, and big bunkers that reward precision over raw power.
The design focuses on smart play, with fast-rolling greens and hazards that test shot-making skills without unnecessary difficulty. This desert-style golf course in Marrakech uses the natural contours and waste areas to create a fun and scenic experience with mountain views.
Course Challenges
Golfers face many challenges, such as numerous bunkers, undulating terrain, and selective approaches that demand accuracy. The course is fair but still tough for skilled players.
Professionals, including DP World Tour athletes, use it for winter practice. Fast greens and water hazards make some holes harder. Each hole offers a different challenge that tests focus and smart play.
Signature Holes at Samanah Golf Club
Signature holes stand out and make the round memorable. The short par-4 6th hole invites aggressive play toward a narrow green guarded by a water hazard on the right, rewarding precise positioning.
Hole 8, a par-3, requires a carry across sandy waste and scrub to a tilted green, testing distance control and nerve. On the back nine, the par-4 15th challenges players with a tough shot over a wide gully about 100 yards from the green, making the end of the round exciting and challenging.
Facilities at Samanah Golf Club
Facilities at Samanah Golf Club complement the course. The clubhouse has The Mulligan restaurant. Guests can enjoy good food and views of the putting green, holes 10 and 18, a scenic lake, and the Atlas peaks.
There is also a driving range, a small 9-hole Pitch & Putt course, short-game areas, and multiple putting greens. Golfers use services such as caddies, cart rentals, club cleaning, and wellness treatments.
Locker rooms, a pro shop, and staff add to the high-quality golf experience in Marrakech.
Hosted Tournaments & Events
The club has become well known for hosting tournaments, thereby strengthening its reputation worldwide. It was the first golf course in Africa to hold a PGA Champions Tour event.
Samanah Golf by Nicklaus continues to attract events, such as the annual finals of the Lalla Aicha Tour School for the Ladies European Tour. The club is also a training centre for French Federation teams and DP World Tour pros. It also hosts events such as the Morocco Rising Stars competition.
These tournaments show the course is always in great shape and offers a challenging layout.
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Samanah Golf Club in Marrakech offers a unique mix of challenging golf, beautiful scenery, and excellent facilities. Whether you want to play a tough round or just enjoy golf in Morocco, this club is a top choice for desert golf in North Africa. It is best to book your tee time in advance to make sure you get to play.
