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Royal Country Club Tanger: Morocco’s Historic Golf Club, Founded in 1914
Tangier’s Royal Country Club is more than a golf course: it is one of the foundational chapters of the sport in Morocco. Founded in 1914, the club occupies a wooded site of around 65 hectares within the city, where 18 undulating holes move among cypress, pine, fir and eucalyptus trees. The course combines a long history with a technical layout that still asks players to think carefully about position and trajectory.
A historic club in a wooded city setting
The club traces its origins to 1914, when the Diplomatic Country Club was established. Its early design was associated with British architects Cotton and Pennink, and the course was later renovated by Peter Harradine in 2001.
The official club profile records 18 holes, a Par of 70 and a length of 6,060 metres. It covers roughly 65 hectares and sits about three kilometres from Tangier’s city centre. The terrain is not uniformly flat: the course moves between more rugged, hilly stretches and flatter sections, giving the round an uneven rhythm. Tall cypress, pine, fir and eucalyptus trees shape corridors, frame shots and make the club feel like a mature parkland course rather than a resort built from scratch.
A technical round among mature trees
Royal Country Club Tanger’s strongest feature is the variety created by its topography and tree-lined corridors. Some holes invite a controlled line through the trees, while others open onto flatter ground where distance control becomes important.
Read the shape of the hole
The club describes both rugged and flatter sections. Take time to identify the safest landing area and the best angle into the green, especially where mature trees narrow the corridor.
Treat the course as a classic parkland test
The tree cover and undulating ground create a different challenge from Morocco’s newer coastal and desert-resort courses. Placement and a reliable approach game are more useful than trying to overpower every tee shot.
A living piece of Morocco’s golf history
Founded in 1914 and recognised by the federation as the oldest golf club in Morocco, the Royal Country Club connects the modern game to Tangier’s diplomatic and sporting past. Its wooded 65-hectare setting gives that history a distinctive physical presence.
Planning a round at Royal Country Club Tanger
The club publishes its course profile, contact information and reservation details on its website. Its visitor information page lists playing options and rates, but these can change; confirm the current green fee, access policy, start time and any equipment requirements directly before travelling.
- Contact the club to confirm visitor availability and the current booking procedure.
- Ask for the current scorecard and tee-specific yardage before choosing a tee.
- Check current green fees, rental clubs, buggies, practice access and the club’s weekly opening arrangements.
Before you play
When was Royal Country Club Tanger founded?
The club traces its foundation to 1914.
How many holes and what par?
The official club page lists 18 holes and Par 70.
Who designed the course?
The club credits the original design to Cotton and Pennink, with a renovation by Peter Harradine in 2001.
How long is the course?
The official club page lists 6,060 metres.
What is the course setting like?
The 65-hectare site is wooded, with cypress, pine, fir and eucalyptus trees across hilly and flatter sections.
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Course facts checked: 31 October 2026.
