Golf Holidays in Casablanca
Casablanca is one of the world's most beguiling cities, with an intoxicating atmosphere dominated by the traditions of the country and the thousands of small crafts and trades in the maze of alleys and workshops throughout the city centre.
During the 16th century, the Portuguese occupied this region because of its high strategic value. They built the fortress at Mazagan which withstood attacks from the Moroccans for two centuries. Renamed El Jadida (The New) in 1832, it regained its Portuguese name of Mazagan under French protectorate, until its independence in 1956 when it became El Jadida once again.
Casablanca is very accessible from the UK, with regular flights to the city from major airports via operators such as Royal Air Maroc, Air France and TAP.
Casablanca is slowly becoming another golf centre for Morocco as the sport continues to grow on the back of the new resorts and hotels that are springing up all over the country. Casablanca cannot yet rival other destinations such as Marrakech in terms of number of courses, but around Casablanca lies the excellent Royal Jadida Golf Club and to the south the Gary Player designed Mazagan Golf Club.
This spectacular new facility is situated at Doukkala, 60 miles south of Casablanca, on the Atlantic coast. It is off the tourist track and close to El Jadida, a city which draw in lovers of history as well as other holiday-makers.
Located along the Atlantic coast, Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort is a stunning is a genuine oasis, featuring luxurious facilities, elegant surroundings and a superb golf course. Tee off to the sound of the waves and bask in the Moroccan sunshine as you enjoy the longest course in North Africa.
Pullman Mazagan Royal Golf and Spa is the perfect place to enjoy a golf holidays & relax. Offering 121 luxurious rooms with spacious suites 3 restaurants and an 18-hole golf course designed by Cabell B. Robinson.
The reosrt offers 130 room and suites, an International Restaurant and a Dietary Restaurant, a Spa with its latest wellness, anti-aging and fitness equipments, including a large indoor pool with heated seawater and access to Bahia Golf Beach, a course designed by Cabell B. Robinson laid out in a natural setting by the ocean.
Designed by the legendary Gary Player, this is Morocco's answer to Links Golf, offering something not only of the very highest quality to the visiting golfer, but something out of the norm for golf in Morocco.
The Royal El Jadida course lies right next to the sandy bay that stretches north from the city towards Azemmour. The fairways were carved through a small forest of pine and eucalyptus trees by American architect Cabell B. Robinson and has hosted the European Challenge Tour's Moroccan Golf Classic numerous times.
Bahia Beach Golf Club is a coastal links course that can be tricky with lenghty challenges for the visiting golfer. At the heart of the course is the stunningly spacious clubhouse, one of the finest in Morocco, overlooking the beautiful links layout.
With direct flights available with both British Airways and Air Arabia, you can fly over to Casablanca hassle free. Flight times are generally around 4 hours and the hotels in and around the city are then just a short transfer away.
Casablanca can get very hot during the summer months with temperatures averaging 29°C through July and August, peaking at highs of 40°C. The winter period and other months are much more pleasant averaging around the high teens and low twenties making much better golfing weather.
Flights & Weather
3 hours 10 minutes
All Year
Nov & Mar
23° C