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.

Flight Information

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.

When to go

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.

Local Information

• Time difference: GMT +0 hour
• Local currency: Moroccan Dirham (MAD)
• Language: Arabic