A Morocco Golfing Vacation: Viridescent Greens Await Your Holiday
It’s vacation time, or if you’ve used all that up, it’s almost summer time. Whatever your excuse, grab those clubs you’ve stored in the tool shed and head for some green. Oh no, Wait! you have to wait for hours in a line and the fees have all gone up–must be global warming, right?. There is hope! What about a Moroccan golfing holiday? You must be surprised at the suggestion. Believe it or not, Morocco is one of the best kept golfing secrets the world over. World class, manicured greens, often lower or at least reasonable fees will keep you playing all day. There’ll be none of the crowds you’re used to back home either. Get your kids to caddy and come to Morocco for a golfing vacation. Here’s how:
Morocco is a country of contrasts. Islam meets the West, desert flirts with the sea and golf playing is always at its best. Your Moroccan vacation will be fascinating start, mid-play or end to your Morocco Holiday.
Your Golfing Moroccan Holiday Destinations
El Jadida is located on the Mediterranean coast. Famous for its underground cistern and Portuguese legacy, it is a good place to start your Moroccan vacation. It has a long sandy beach to laze around on. Plus, not too far away, there are a set of lagoons and wetlands where you can view migrating birds. Of course, the golf: Courses here are well kept:
- Royal Golf d’el Jadida
Km 7 Route de Casablanca
Marrakech sits at the foot of the High Atlas Mountains. It is an exciting, eclectic city to say the very least. Filled with relics of the past, which includes tombs, minarets, palaces and gardens, this city always has something exciting to experience in the Jamaâ El-Fna Square. Oh yes, the golf. Golf courses found in Marrakech include a few:
- La Palmeraie Golf Course
Les Jardins de la Palmeraie - Royal Marrakech Golf Club
Ancienne route de Ouarzazate
Club Amelkis
Km 12, Route de Ouarzazate
Tangiers is a city of mystery and intrigue rooting from a history of being know as a safe haven for spies. Still, today the city is a lively place within easy reach of beautiful beaches. Tangiers comes with a traditional medina as well a modern city center. You can visit history by seeing the mosques and palaces. The golf course found in Tangiers is nearly world class.
- Royal Golf Club of Tangier
Casablanca is the economic center of Morocco and a busy port city. Additionally, it is the home of the Hassan II Mosque. Famous for its size and architecture, it is a must see on any Moroccan tour. Casablanca has a central square and other interesting places to visit. Golf courses found in Casablanca include:
- Ben Slimane Golf Club
Ben Slimane
Golf Club of Anfa
Hippodrome d’Anfa-Casablanca
Agadir is the Moroccan gem on Atlantic coast. Rebuilt from the ruins following the devastating 1960 earthquake, it has become A first-class tourist hotspot. Agadir, moreover, has pleasant and always moderate weather year round. When you need a break from your golfing break, just go fishing. Deep sea fishing is extraordinarily good out of Agadir. Yes, the golf courses found in Agadir include:
- Golf Les Dunes
- The Dunes Golf Club
Royal Golf Club of Agadir
Fez has been called a the living medieval city. Its ancient medina is a labyrinth of over 9,000 winding alleyways filled with workshops, stalls and shops. With captivating sounds, fragrances and colors, Fez is a inviting, culturally, and historically fascinating place to visit. The golf courses found just outside of Fez (closer to the airport) is the:
Fez Royal Golf Club,
Route d’Imouzzer
Other Morocco golf courses with cultural and exotic things to see are Ouarzazate, Rabat, and Meknes and Chefchaouen among others. Some of the other golfing greens to whet your appetite include:
- Ouarzazate Royal Golf Club,
- Dar Es-Salam Royal Golf
Meknès Royal Golf Club,
There was at last count at least 14 golf courses in Morocco. More are being planned and built. Your Morocco tour operator will have information about golfing in Morocco as well as help you to customize your Morocco Trip. You can set up a Moroccan holiday around your golfing, too. Or you can plan a holiday to see the treats that Morocco has in store, plus get in a few holes of golf as special way to end your stay. Whatever you choose, you will find Morocco an exciting and eclectic place to visit.
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by Carole Morris
JBT Writer, Contributor & Morocco Evangelist
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