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Samanah Golf by Nicklaus: Championship Golf at the Foot of the Atlas
South-west of Marrakech, Samanah Golf by Nicklaus sets a championship course within a broad private estate beneath the Atlas Mountains. Designed by Nicklaus Design, the 18-hole Par 72 layout combines a strategic desert-edge setting with a substantial practice and academy offer.
A championship layout across a private estate
Samanah’s official website describes a 300-hectare private estate, with more than 100 hectares dedicated to golf and views towards the Atlas Mountains. The club places the course around 15 minutes from the heart of Marrakech.
The 18-hole course is designed by Nicklaus Design and listed as Par 72. Its broad setting brings together natural obstacles, open playing corridors and a landscape of streams, water features, olive trees and cacti. The club’s current homepage lists the championship distance as 6,665 metres, while its course-detail page and a technical information document give approximately 6,700 metres. The correct distance therefore depends on the tee configuration and scorecard in use; golfers should confirm the current tee-specific figures rather than treat one published number as universal.
Strategic choices, plus a substantial practice offer
Samanah is built for a full championship round, but the training facilities make it more than a place to play 18 holes and leave. The club lists a deep practice range, a dedicated short-game area and a compact pitch-and-putt course.
Think through the approach
The official course description stresses a strategic game around natural obstacles such as streams, water and planted areas. A clear plan from the tee can leave a safer approach and reduce the risk of forcing a shot across a hazard.
Prepare before the first tee
Samanah lists a 350-metre-deep practice area, putting and chipping facilities, a golf academy and a nine-hole compact pitch-and-putt layout. These offer useful options for warm-up or a focused practice session.
An African PGA Tour Champions first
The club highlights its place in golf history: Samanah was the first course in Africa to host a PGA Tour Champions event, in 2020. It has also hosted Ladies European Tour Q-School and an Asian Tour Development event, helping establish its standing as a championship venue in Morocco.
Planning a round at Samanah Golf by Nicklaus
The club offers online tee-time booking and publishes visitor information, rates and contact details. Prices are seasonal and can change, so check the current tariff and confirm the tee configuration, equipment requirements and any caddie arrangements before arrival.
- Use the official tee-time booking facility to check availability for your date.
- Confirm the current green fee and whether practice access, caddie or buggy is included.
- Ask for the current scorecard and tee-specific yardage; official pages show slightly different overall lengths.
Before you play
How many holes does Samanah Golf have?
The club lists an 18-hole championship course.
What is the course par?
Samanah lists the course as Par 72.
Who designed the course?
The course was designed by Nicklaus Design, the design firm associated with Jack Nicklaus.
How long is the course?
The official homepage lists 6,665 metres, while the course details and technical document list about 6,700 metres. Confirm the current tee-specific scorecard with the club.
What major event has Samanah hosted?
The club says it was the first course in Africa to host a PGA Tour Champions event, in 2020.
Samanah Golf by Nicklaus — official course page · Samanah Golf — course details · Samanah Golf — contact and booking
Course facts checked: 31 October 2026.
