From the championship tees, Samanah Golf by Nicklaus stretches to 7,278 yards, a par 72 that gives the better player plenty to think about while remaining welcoming from the other sets of tees. Designed by Jack Nicklaus, the layout runs across more than 100 hectares of a 300 hectare private estate at the foot of the Atlas Mountains, with the range in view as you move through the round. This is desert golf with a considered edge, where palms, cacti and olive trees frame fairways, and well placed bunkers, water hazards and quick greens place a premium on choosing the right line and controlling distance. The club has already staged a PGA Tour Champions event, the first course in Africa to do so, which says something about the scale and standard of the test.
A seven hectare practice ground, running 383 yards deep, gives you room to settle into the conditions before teeing off, while the nine hole Pitch and Putt course is useful for sharpening the short game later in the day. After golf, the 2,000 square metre clubhouse takes its architectural cue from Marrakech’s ramparts. Mulligan restaurant and the bar make an easy base for lunch or a drink, with a TV lounge, locker rooms and pro shop all on site.
The course lies on Route d’Amizmiz, around 15 minutes from Marrakech Airport and 30 minutes from the Medina. That keeps transfers straightforward while leaving the old city close enough for an evening among its restaurants and streets after a day on the fairways.
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