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Golf Club Rotana Palmeraie: Two Golf Layouts in Marrakech’s Palm Grove
At the heart of Marrakech’s Palmeraie, this golf complex sits among palms, rolling fairways and a series of lakes. The Royal Moroccan Golf Federation still lists it as Rotana Palmeraie Golf Club and records two layouts: an 18-hole course designed by Robert Trent Jones Senior and a separate nine-hole course by Stéphane Talbot. The current hotel-side golf offer is promoted by Pickalbatros, so the name and booking route deserve a little care.
Golf among the palms and lakes
The FRMG describes a 60-hectare site in the Palmeraie, with undulating fairways dotted by seven lakes and views towards the Atlas Mountains. The setting is greener and more resort-oriented than the desert-style layouts south of Marrakech.
The federation lists the principal 18-hole course as Par 72 and credits its design to Robert Trent Jones Senior. On the same profile it also lists a nine-hole, Par 36 course designed by Stéphane Talbot. The distinction matters: the current Pickalbatros hotel websites promote an 18-hole championship course, while the federation continues to record both layouts. Golfers interested in the nine-hole option should confirm that it is currently open and bookable before making plans.
A resort round with water in play
The seven lakes and rolling fairways give the Palmeraie course a visual identity of its own. They also mean that shot placement and a clear plan are preferable to treating every hole as a straightforward target.
Choose your line carefully
Water features can influence both the safe landing area and the route into the green. Think about the next shot before selecting an aggressive line from the tee.
Check which layout is available
The federation’s listing includes both an 18-hole and a nine-hole course. Since the current operator promotes the 18-hole championship course, confirm the nine-hole layout directly if that is the round you want.
A palm-grove setting shaped by seven lakes
The combination of a broad resort landscape, mature palms and seven lakes gives the course a distinctive Marrakech feel. It offers a different visual and strategic experience from the more open desert courses around the city.
Planning a round at the Palmeraie
The course is still identified by the federation under the Rotana Palmeraie name, while Pickalbatros currently promotes the 18-hole course through its neighbouring hotels. Use the current operator’s booking channel and confirm the exact course name, playing layout, green fee and tee-time availability in writing.
- Confirm whether you are booking the 18-hole championship course or the additional nine-hole layout.
- Ask for the current green fee, rental equipment availability and any guest restrictions.
- Do not rely on old Rotana contact pages or reseller rates without reconfirmation.
Before you play
Is Rotana Palmeraie Golf Club still the current name?
The FRMG still uses Rotana Palmeraie Golf Club Marrakech. Pickalbatros currently promotes the neighbouring hotel’s 18-hole championship course, so confirm the name shown on your booking.
How many holes are listed at the site?
The FRMG lists an 18-hole Par 72 course by Robert Trent Jones Senior and a separate nine-hole Par 36 layout by Stéphane Talbot. The current hotel operator mainly promotes the 18-hole course.
How many lakes are on the course?
The federation describes seven lakes across the 60-hectare site.
Are green fees published?
The current operator page reviewed for this guide promotes the course but does not display a public green-fee tariff. Request the current rate directly before booking.
FRMG — Rotana Palmeraie Golf Club Marrakech · Pickalbatros — 18-hole championship course · Pickalbatros Palmeraie Golf Palace — location and course offer
Course identity and specifications checked: 31 October 2026.
