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Royal Palm Marrakech: An Oasis Course Beneath the Atlas Mountains
At the southern edge of Marrakech, Fairmont Royal Palm Golf & Country Club presents a different kind of desert-side golf: a carefully landscaped 18-hole oasis, framed by the Atlas Mountains. Designed by American architect Cabell B. Robinson, the course spreads across 75 hectares of planted landscape, with its own rules for who may play.
A garden course in the foothills of the Atlas
Royal Palm’s official course profile describes a 75-hectare oasis with open views towards the Atlas Mountains. Mature planting, palms, water and carefully sculpted playing surfaces give the course a greener character than the open desert-style layouts elsewhere around Marrakech.
The 18-hole course was designed by Cabell B. Robinson. Its identity is built around the contrast between landscaped fairways and the mountain backdrop, with individual holes offering their own combinations of bunkers, shaped greens and approach angles. The official course guide highlights several signature tests: the opening hole’s ornamental-grass-framed bunker, the multi-tee par-three seventh, the mountain-facing tenth, the long par-four fifteenth and the precise par-three seventeenth. These hole descriptions are useful for understanding the design, but the actual line and playing conditions will depend on the day’s tee positions and setup.
A strategic garden layout with memorable approach shots
Royal Palm is not simply a scenic resort course. The design uses carefully placed bunkers and greens that reward accuracy, with selected holes asking for either a confident carry or a controlled approach.
Play to the right section of the green
The signature-hole descriptions point to protected putting surfaces and strategic bunker placement. A good score is often built by choosing the correct side of the fairway and leaving a clear approach, rather than taking on every hazard directly.
Use the tee options thoughtfully
Several holes offer multiple tee positions. This can change both the angle and the demand of the hole, so ask which tees are in use and select a distance suited to your game.
A 75-hectare oasis with a defined access policy
The setting is only one part of Royal Palm’s identity. Unlike a fully open public course, its operator states that access is reserved for players with a valid golf licence and a handicap of 28 or lower, with specific exemptions for certain professionals, residents and hotel guests. That is important to know before planning a round.
Planning a visit to Royal Palm Marrakech
Check access eligibility before arranging transport or accommodation around a game. The official club website says golfers need a valid licence and a handicap of 28 or lower, while listed exemptions apply to certain professional players, Morocco residents and hotel guests. The course website provides tee-time booking and academy information; confirm the rules that apply to your own status directly with the club.
- Confirm that your golf licence and handicap meet the current access conditions.
- Ask whether any hotel-guest or resident exemption applies to your booking.
- Confirm the tee time, current green fee, equipment hire and course conditions directly with the club.
Before you play
How many holes does Royal Palm Marrakech have?
The official club site lists an 18-hole course.
Who designed the course?
The club credits the design to American architect Cabell B. Robinson.
Can any visitor book a tee time?
No. The official access policy requires a valid golf licence and a handicap of 28 or lower, subject to specified exemptions. Confirm eligibility with the club before booking.
What makes the course distinctive?
Its 75-hectare landscaped oasis, Atlas Mountain views and several strategically designed signature holes define the experience.
Fairmont Royal Palm Golf & Country Club — official course page · Visit Morocco — Royal Palm Golf Club · Fairmont Royal Palm — golf facilities
Course facts checked: 31 October 2026.
