Situated within the city's upmarket green belt, the Palmeraie Golf Club, one of no fewer than eight such venues boasted by Marrakech, all designed by some of the top names from the world of golf, is situated just 15 minutes (by taxi) from the centre of town. The Course
Designed by Robert Trent Jones, one of the world's most distinguished golf course architects, the course features a number of hazards in the shape of 7 lakes, white sand bunkers, clusters of palm trees, many dog leg fairways and fast greens. The low lying terrain, extending over 77 hectares, is set against the majestic backdrop of the Atlas Mountains, Choice of Play Originally designed as an 18 hole, par 72 course, Palmeraie Golf Club, first opened to the public in 1992, was recently extended by the addition of another 9 holes, giving golfers the option of playing eighteen holes or three nines in any combination.