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Port Lixus Golf Club: Atlantic Golf Heritage Near Larache
North of Larache, the Port Lixus project was conceived as a coastal golf destination between the Atlantic, a forested landscape and the archaeological site of Lixus. Older tourism material describes an 18-hole course by Enrique Saenger, opened in 2010, with four large lakes at the heart of the layout. The important point for visitors today is that the course’s current operating status is not confirmed: Morocco’s current tourism golf portal lists rehabilitation of the Lixus station course among its future golf projects.
A golf project between Atlantic views and the Lixus landscape
Port Lixus was promoted as a golf component of the Lixus seaside resort, close to the ancient Phoenician city and surrounded by forest, coastline and a network of lakes.
The historical Visit Morocco golf brochure describes the first of two planned 18-hole courses as opening in 2010 and carrying the design signature of Enrique Saenger of Golf Projects. It highlights Atlantic viewpoints, a wooded setting and four large lakes near the centre of the course. That older profile records an 18-hole, Par 72 layout, but the published length varies between historic sources, so no yardage is presented here as definitive. The brochure also describes a larger two-course resort vision; it should not be read as proof that both planned courses were completed or remain in operation.
A historic course profile, not a confirmed current tee-time offer
Current information needs to take precedence over older resort brochures. Morocco’s national golf website now lists rehabilitation of the Lixus station golf course among its future golf developments.
A planned coastal setting
The historical course concept combines fairways, forest, Atlantic viewpoints and four large lakes. This is the distinctive setting behind the Port Lixus name and the reason the project attracted attention.
Verify before making the trip
The current national tourism listing refers to rehabilitation, and no current official tee-time booking route or confirmed reopening date was verified for this draft. Treat the historical hole, par and designer information as background, not as confirmation that a playable course is currently open.
A promising Atlantic golf project with an unresolved current status
Port Lixus belongs in Morocco’s golf story, but its article needs to be transparent about the difference between the course described in historical material and the present-day status of the resort. We have therefore retained the historical identity and avoided suggesting that a tee time can currently be booked.
Before planning a visit to Port Lixus
Do not travel on the assumption that the course is open. Check the latest rehabilitation progress with the destination operator or the Royal Moroccan Golf Federation, and ask for written confirmation of reopening, course access and a current scorecard before booking accommodation around a golf round.
- Confirm whether the course has reopened following rehabilitation.
- Request the current 18-hole scorecard, tee-specific yardage and par, rather than relying on older brochures.
- Confirm the current booking contact and visitor arrangements before travelling.
What is confirmed?
How many holes did the historical Port Lixus course have?
The historical Visit Morocco brochure describes an 18-hole course and lists Par 72. This is historical information, not confirmation of current operation.
Who designed the course?
The historical brochure credits Enrique Saenger of Golf Projects.
Is the course currently open for visitors?
This could not be confirmed. The current Visit Morocco golf portal lists rehabilitation of the Lixus station golf course among future developments.
What was distinctive about the design?
Historical material describes Atlantic viewpoints, woodland and four large lakes in the centre of the course.
Visit Morocco — Golf in Morocco (Lixus rehabilitation notice) · Visit Morocco — Golf in Morocco brochure (historical course profile) · Port Lixus historical course listing
Status and historical course facts checked: 31 October 2026.
