Marrakech has become one of Africa's top golf destinations, with close to a dozen courses within half an hour of the city. The real challenge of a golf trip isn't finding a course — it's getting there each morning with your clubs, on time for your tee time, without relying on a taxi haggled on the spot. Here's how a private driver simplifies that, plus an overview of the region's main courses.
Why a private driver for a golf trip
A golf bag is bulky, and two or three of them in a standard taxi's trunk get complicated fast. A vehicle built for it — an SUV with a large trunk, or a van for a group of players — changes everything: clubs travel flat, without being wedged against the seats, and there's still room for the rest of your luggage.
Golf tee times are also early — often before 8am — and fixed in advance. A driver who knows your exact tee time and the route to the club saves you from improvising transport at 6:30am. And if your trip includes several courses across the week, keeping the same driver day to day — rather than negotiating a new ride each time — saves time and peace of mind.
The courses around Marrakech
Marrakech ranks among the continent's best golf destinations, with courses designed by well-known names in international golf.
Royal Golf Marrakech — the city's oldest, where golf has been played since the 1930s. Tucked into an oasis of palm and orange trees just outside the medina, it's a gentle, easily walkable course.
Amelkis Golf Club — opened in 1995, directly opposite Royal Golf Marrakech, in a landscaped setting with views of the Atlas.
Al Maaden Golf Course — a Kyle Phillips-designed course, opened in 2008, regularly listed among the must-plays of a Marrakech golf trip.
PalmGolf Marrakech Palmeraie — in the Palmeraie district, set within a genuine palm oasis.
Assoufid Golf Club — opened in 2014, a desert-style course with rolling fairways, recognized as one of the country's best courses.
Samanah Golf Club — a Jack Nicklaus-designed course, with immaculate fairways and open views over the Atlas mountains.
These courses are spread across several areas around Marrakech (the Palmeraie, the Ourika road, the Atlas road...) — one more reason to have a driver who knows the routes and timings rather than relying on a different taxi every morning.
One trip, several courses
Many golfers play two, three, sometimes four different courses during their stay. With a private driver booked for the whole trip, each transfer — airport to hotel, then hotel to each club, day after day — is arranged once, in advance, at a fixed price agreed upfront.
What's included
Fuel, all tolls, a professional driver who speaks French and English, air conditioning, and waiting on site while you play, if you'd like. We handle the transport — green fees, equipment rental and lessons are booked directly with the club of your choice; we have no arrangement or partnership with any specific club.
When to play golf in Marrakech
Autumn, winter and spring (October to April) offer the best conditions: mild, sunny days, ideal for eighteen holes without the heat. Summer (June to August) is still playable but warm by midday — an early tee time before 8am is particularly welcome then, and that's exactly when a driver who picks you up on time makes the biggest difference.
Getting around Marrakech
For your arrival, our guide to the Marrakech airport transfer covers routes to the main neighborhoods of the city. For the rest of your trip — city visits, excursions, several days of golf — our private driver in Morocco guide explains half-day and full-day rates. And to round out your stay beyond the courses, our things to do in Marrakech guide covers the medina, the gardens and the city's highlights.
FAQ — Golf and transfers in Marrakech
Can a van or SUV carry several golf bags?
Yes. An SUV with a large trunk works for two players and their bags; for a group of three or four golfers with all their equipment, a van is more comfortable.
Does the driver wait while I play?
Yes, if you'd like — waiting on site is included in the transfer price.
Can I book the same driver for several golf days in one week?
Yes, and it's recommended — keeping one driver for the whole stay makes it simple to arrange one transfer per day to a different course.
Does PlanMorocco also book green fees?
No — we handle transport only. Booking the course and green fees is done directly with the chosen club.
What's the best time to play golf in Marrakech?
October to April, for mild temperatures all day. In summer, aim for an early tee time.
Can I cancel if my plans change?
Yes. Cancellation is free up to 48 hours before pickup, with a full refund.
Golf trip to Marrakech? Book your airport transfer or private driver on planmorocco.com — fixed price per vehicle, French- and English-speaking drivers, available 24/7.