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Michlifen Golf & Country Club: Jack Nicklaus Golf in Morocco’s Middle Atlas
High in the Middle Atlas, Michlifen Golf & Country Club brings a distinctly alpine atmosphere to Moroccan golf. Set at 1,650 metres above sea level in Ifrane, the 18-hole Par 72 course was designed by Jack Nicklaus and winds through cedar and holm-oak forests, rocky outcrops and changing elevations.
An alpine-style golf landscape in the heart of the Middle Atlas
Michlifen sits among the forests and mountains of Ifrane, a town known for its alpine-style architecture and cooler mountain environment. The course occupies a natural site with broad views, mature trees and rocky features.
The Royal Moroccan Golf Federation and Michlifen’s official website identify an 18-hole course at 1,650 metres above sea level, designed by Jack Nicklaus and listed at Par 72. The official description highlights cedar and evergreen-oak forests, ancient trees, rocky outcrops and changing elevations. IMG Prestige provides a more detailed description of the layout, noting ravines, lakes, undulating fairways and contoured greens. The altitude and mountain environment make Michlifen notably different from Morocco’s lowland coastal and desert courses. The official sources reviewed for this guide do not all display a consistent course length, so the article focuses on the verified hole count, par, designer and altitude instead of publishing a potentially misleading single distance.
Elevation changes, forest corridors and a serious practice offer
Michlifen’s terrain provides visual variety, but it also places a premium on balance, club selection and reading the lie. The course is accompanied by a modern academy and practice technology for players who want to work on their game.
Manage the mountain terrain
Elevation changes and rocky features can affect stance and club selection. Take an extra moment to assess the lie and the landing area, especially where the fairway follows the natural slope.
Make use of the academy
The club describes a teaching facility with modern performance tools, including TrackMan 4 and SAM putting and balance technology. The wider practice offer includes a driving range and short-game areas, with professional instruction for different levels.
A Jack Nicklaus course at 1,650 metres above sea level
Michlifen is one of North Africa’s high-altitude golf experiences. Its 18-hole Nicklaus design, cedar and holm-oak setting and mountain relief create a style of golf unlike the resort layouts around Marrakech, Agadir or the Atlantic coast.
Planning a round at Michlifen
The resort’s official website provides a golf-course booking enquiry and direct contact details. Confirm tee-time availability, visitor access, current green fees and the services included in your chosen package. The club also promotes coaching, practice access and membership options, which may be useful if you are staying in Ifrane for more than a day.
- Contact the golf club directly to check visitor availability and tee times.
- Ask about the current green fee, buggy and club rental, caddie options and practice access.
- Reserve academy coaching or a performance session separately if you want to use the TrackMan and putting-analysis facilities.
Before you play
How many holes does Michlifen have?
The official sources list an 18-hole course.
What is the course par?
The Royal Moroccan Golf Federation lists Par 72.
Who designed Michlifen?
The course was designed by Jack Nicklaus.
How high is the course?
The course is located at approximately 1,650 metres above sea level.
What training facilities are available?
The club describes a driving range, practice areas and a modern academy with TrackMan 4 and SAM putting and balance technology.
Michlifen Resort & Golf — official course page · Royal Moroccan Golf Federation — Michlifen Golf & Country Club · IMG Prestige — Michlifen course profile · Nicklaus Design — Michlifen Golf & Country Club
Course facts checked: 31 October 2026.
