Pickalbatros Golf Club Palmeraie

Water shapes the decisions at Pickalbatros Golf Club Palmeraie, particularly when a tempting line towards the green can leave little room for error. Robert Trent Jones Sr’s par 72 design stretches to 6,835 yards, with palms marking the fairways and water featuring at important points through the round. The greens reward an approach played from the right side of the fairway, so length alone will not carry the day. It is a course that asks for sensible positioning and a controlled second shot, while remaining approachable for groups with a range of handicaps. A buggy or caddie is required, and both nines return to the clubhouse, making it easy to pause between loops. There are generous practice areas before play, with range balls available ahead of tee times.

The hotel makes a straightforward base for a golf break, with rooms looking towards the gardens, pool or course. Golf-view Deluxe rooms include a private terrace, while Premium rooms measure 47 square metres and offer air conditioning and tea and coffee-making facilities. The 40 square metre King Suite has both balcony and terrace space, with views across the pool and fairways. Most rooms also have private balconies, 50-inch LED televisions and air conditioning, useful comforts after an afternoon on the course.

Between rounds, there is a pool, gym and spa at the hotel, along with several relaxed places for food and a drink. Pasta Cosy covers Italian dishes, Jawhara serves international cooking, and Karmoussa provides an à la carte alternative. Hole 19 Bar is naturally placed for a post-round drink, while O'live Grill Bar and Zest Bar add further options later in the day. Set in Marrakech’s Palmeraie district, the resort keeps the golf, accommodation and downtime in one place, with landscaped grounds continuing the palm-lined feel of the course.