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Akenza Golf Club: A New Desert-Style Championship Course in Marrakech
Akenza is one of Marrakech’s newer golf destinations, opened in 2025 on the extension of Boulevard Mohammed VI. Designed by Kyle Phillips, the course is described as an 18-hole desert-style championship layout with an Arizona-inspired character. Recent golf-course data lists Par 72 and 6,536 metres from the black tees.
A new championship layout with an Arizona-style desert character
Akenza sits on the extension of Boulevard Mohammed VI in Marrakech. Its desert-style concept uses open fairways, sandy waste areas and drought-tolerant planting to create a contemporary contrast with the city’s older, garden-style courses.
The Marrakech Member Tour describes Akenza as an 18-hole championship desert course opened in 2025. A September 2026 course comparison identifies Kyle Phillips as architect and lists Par 72 with a black-tee length of 6,536 metres. The course has also become part of Marrakech’s current amateur tournament calendar: the 2026 Marrakech Golf Festival regulations list Akenza among the host courses, with a scheduled round on 5 December 2026. This provides evidence of the venue’s active tournament role, but visitor tee-time arrangements and current green fees should still be confirmed directly through the club or its event partners; a public direct booking contact was not verified for this draft.
A desert-style layout built for strategic shot-making
The Arizona-inspired concept places importance on choosing a line through open ground and sandy areas. With the longest published figure measured from the black tees, golfers should confirm the tee set appropriate to their ability before deciding how demanding the course will play.
Use the tee options intelligently
The 6,536-metre figure is listed from the black tees. Ask which tee positions are available to visitors and choose a distance that suits your game rather than assuming every round uses the championship markers.
Watch the tournament calendar
Akenza is included in the published 2026 Marrakech Golf Festival course rotation. Tournament activity can affect visitor availability, so check the club’s schedule before choosing a date.
A recent Kyle Phillips design already on Marrakech’s tournament circuit
Akenza adds a contemporary desert-style option to Marrakech’s golf offer. Its 2025 opening and inclusion in the 2026 tournament programme give it a current profile, while its long black-tee layout gives experienced players a full championship challenge.
Planning a round at Akenza Golf Club
The available public information confirms the course and its tournament use, but a direct public visitor booking page and phone contact were not verified during this research. Use the current organiser/partner information to request the club’s booking channel, green fee and visitor access conditions.
- Check the current Akenza partner and event information before selecting a date.
- Request the current visitor tee-time contact, fee schedule and scorecard directly from the club.
- Confirm which tee set is available, as the published 6,536-metre distance is from the black tees.
Before you play
How many holes does Akenza have?
Akenza is listed as an 18-hole championship course.
What are the par and length?
The course is listed as Par 72 and 6,536 metres from the black tees.
Who designed Akenza?
The design is credited to Kyle Phillips.
When did Akenza open?
The Marrakech Member Tour describes it as opened in 2025.
Is Akenza used for tournaments?
Yes. The published Marrakech Golf Festival 2026 regulations list Akenza among the host courses, with a round scheduled for 5 December 2026.
The Marrakech Member Tour — Akenza Golf Club partner profile · Marrakech Golf Festival 2026 — official tournament regulations · Marrakech Golf Courses Compared — course facts checked September 2026
Course facts checked: 31 October 2026.
