Samanah

This beautiful course is situated around eight miles from Marrakech airport near the foothills of the Atlas Mountains. Like many Marrakech courses, it is a visual treat with the Atlas Mountains framing fairways lined by indigenous trees such as olive and palm as well as cactus.

This is not only one of the most spectacular courses in Morocco it's also one of the very best. The 18 hole layout is both challenging and fun with typical Nicklaus risk-reward shots - often combined with water hazards - cropping up all through the round and wide rolling fairways leading to huge well protected greens. The course was also built to USGA standards, which ensures a consistent high standard of conditioning all year round,

Samanah has installed a modern watering system which uses minimal water by measuring the exact amount required by the vegetation, while a special variety of grass has been used here that is suitable for the Moroccan climate, needing less water and making it an ecologically sound resort.

Want to improve your game? The complex also includes a nine-hole practice putt area and David Leadbetter golf academy.

The clubhouse is a lovely place to retire to after your round, and lives up to the grandeur of the course with architecture inspired by the city walls of Marrakech. The interior features fountains, beautiful Moroccan mosaics and wood carvings and boasts an impressive bar, restaurant, bridge lounge, pro-shop and well-equipped changing rooms for men and women. There's also a large terrace overlooking the sweeping fairways and distant snow capped mountains.

Features

Golf Buggies
Driving Range
Pro Shop
Tuition
Putting Greens
Practice Area
Golf Club Hire
Club House
Championship Standard Course
Golf Academy

Tips for visiting Samanah Country Club

Alex Ross
European Specialist

Handicap: 11
Visited: June

Samanah golf course is my personal favourite in Marrakech, it is a championship golf course with the purest greens. It really makes you think about what you need to hit off the tee being a Nicklaus design there is a lot of strategically placed bunkers that will affect the choice of club off the tee. You really need to think about your shot ahead of the one you are hitting and where that will leave you as if not it will be very hard to make a good score.

After the round pop into the traditionally Moroccan style club house for a bottle of the local beer and amazing food. I would recommend the chicken sandwich for a bite to eat after the round.

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Excellent

Those who played on Wednesday had a very slow round, stuck behind some poor golfers. The Friday players had an acceptable round. The green were lightning fast and we enjoyed the layout - probably the favourite course for the majority of the group.

James – Reviewed 23 Nov 2022

Excellent

Great back 9. Caddies we’re good.

Danny – Reviewed 22 Nov 2022

Excellent

Excellent course

Anita – Reviewed 15 Nov 2022

Excellent

Really enjoyed playing here

Anne – Reviewed 13 Nov 2022

Excellent

We were partnered by two indian gentlemen who were very slow players, they objected to letting anyone through which meant that we were rushing our shots. The marshal came along side and said we must let people through. welet one group through and then no-one else. Our game went to pieces as we rushing, the course was not busy so we could have gone out on our own. The starter did apologise to us when we had finished.

Pauline – Reviewed 17 Oct 2022

Excellent

Wonderful course

Jonathan – Reviewed 17 Oct 2022

6.0

Good

First time playing Samanah. No buggies available. Course was reasonable but wouldn't return.

Darren – Reviewed 13 Oct 2022

4.0

Average

Sally – Reviewed 9 Oct 2022

Excellent

Sarah C – Reviewed 12 Sep 2022

8.0

Very Good

Staff were very helpful. Greens were great, fast and pure. The best we played

Wayne – Reviewed 14 Jun 2022

8.0

Very Good

Greens protected by front bunkers and very quick greens, a lovely set up. Live to give it another go.

Rob – Reviewed 3 May 2022

8.0

Very Good

We always enjoy playing this course. It is an open course, but has undulating fairways, so not as easy as it looks. The staff are always friendly. The food is good too. Some disease around greens, which played fast though.

Malcolm – Reviewed 18 Apr 2022

Excellent

Played from white tees

Steve – Reviewed 13 Apr 2022

8.0

Very Good

Everyone enjoyed their round

John – Reviewed 7 Apr 2022

Excellent

Lovely course but as we were. 3 ball that put someone else with us which we would have preferred not to happen

Barry – Reviewed 2 Apr 2022

Excellent

Staff very welcoming & friendly 👍very fast green

Siumay – Reviewed 22 Mar 2022

Excellent

Still one the very best. Not to be missed.

Barrie – Reviewed 19 Mar 2022

8.0

Very Good

Great course, surroundings leave a little to be desired but the actual course was stunning and played pretty quickly.

Joe – Reviewed 21 Sep 2021

6.0

Good

Would have got a better rating except for the dirty conditions and mechanical state of the buggies. Whilst they changed the cart that had obvious steering problems, the staff hadn't checked it out and both our carts were dirty. The staff didn't seem to bother about it, which was sad because the course was in excellent condition and worth a return if things are managed better.

Ron – Reviewed 24 Mar 2020

Excellent

I'm a beginner and never played 18 holes, we were paired with a French chap who was patient. I played so well and am extremely pleased with myself at have got a par and some bogies on a Masters' course. It was breathtaking. The "rough" was a deep, green velvet lawn and the greens were running at a good pace

Tracey – Reviewed 14 Mar 2020

8.0

Very Good

Greens were challenging, getting to them was not so challenging. It’s a long course with a fantastic backdrop.

jamie – Reviewed 12 Mar 2020

Excellent

Greens were in great condition. The presentation of the whole course was excellent. Our round was slow because the couple we played with brought along their child who played most holes with us.

Margaret – Reviewed 8 Mar 2020

Excellent

We had a great game here. We used a golf cart, but our Belgian playing partners had caddies who also helped us with course direction advice and green reading. The course was in immaculate condition and was a great test on ones chipping and putting especially.

Guy – Reviewed 7 Mar 2020

Excellent

Best of the lot. Lots of bunkers and dandy areas with water where the golfer least expects it The whole course was in immaculate condition, thanks to the recently concluded European Senior Tours. Will play again

Suresh – Reviewed 4 Mar 2020

Excellent

Very nice course with stunning views of the mountains. From when you drive up it all looks very special. Good practice area, nice bar and golf shop. The course is really special with lush fairways and challenging greens. There are some long par 4s which make it difficult but that should not deter anyone playing this course.

Ian – Reviewed 4 Mar 2020

Excellent

My group didn't have a bad word to say about Samanah. They loved their experience and would be happy to play there again.

Ben – Reviewed 4 Mar 2020

Excellent

Laureen – Reviewed 2 Mar 2020

Excellent

Great golf course in fantastic condition. Greens fast and true. Water holes very interesting. Want to play it again

Jane – Reviewed 1 Mar 2020

8.0

Very Good

Richard. – Reviewed 13 Feb 2020

Excellent

great greens, the fastest that we have played on for a while, great course

Brendan – Reviewed 14 Jan 2020

Excellent

Very nice course to play, a good length off the yellow tees (about 6,500 yards) and it was quite open and with a fair amount of water. Holes are different and challenging (but not overly so). Course and greens were in good condition. Caddy was very helpful and friendly.

Rob – Reviewed 6 Jan 2020

Excellent

Beautiful course, a lot quieter than other two courses. Beautiful club house and lovely staff and service.

Sarah – Reviewed 4 Jan 2020

8.0

Very Good

Ronald – Reviewed 12 Nov 2019

Excellent

Another great course, full of 'surprises' and again - not just a hit and hope, but 'plotting neede'

Lynn – Reviewed 11 Nov 2019

6.0

Good

Very slow play spoiled our round which took over 5:00 hours. Needed a Marshall Course ok

Peter – Reviewed 16 Oct 2019

Excellent

Matt – Reviewed 13 Oct 2019

6.0

Good

We enjoyed our round, but it seemed that the greens were not cut and seemed like there was maintainance work

Parm – Reviewed 2 Oct 2019

8.0

Very Good

Good course but bunkers in awful condition.

Luis – Reviewed 14 Jun 2019

8.0

Very Good

We thoroughly enjoyed our whole experience at this golf club and would say it was our favourite out of the three we tried. The service from start to finish was brilliant and the course lovely.

Carole – Reviewed 9 May 2019

8.0

Very Good

The first fairway was likened to your living room carpet and this was the standard on every fairway .It is an outstanding course of varying degrees of difficulty and was immensely enjoyable to play . However , the greens are lightning fast and it took time to adjust to the speed . They were true greens and the ball rolled straight but the speed was a nice problem .Once again , caddies coaching and giving lessons on the course slowed everything down .Although we spoke to the marshall who tried to encourage people ahead to speed up it was to no avail and you also have to be aware of golfers behind you getting frustrated and teeing off too early .

Susan – Reviewed 3 Apr 2019

Excellent

Gerard – Reviewed 26 Mar 2019

8.0

Very Good

The best course we played

William – Reviewed 25 Mar 2019

Excellent

A well presented golf course in great condition. Challenging though!

Ron – Reviewed 20 Mar 2019

Excellent

Beautiful course with big open fairways and well placed fairway bunkers. Greens were fast and a true test. Definitely going back

Martin – Reviewed 18 Mar 2019

8.0

Very Good

Simon – Reviewed 12 Mar 2019

Excellent

The fastest greens we have played for some time, at home or in Europe, a real enjoyable challenge. Facilities were excellent, again the range balls were included in the green fee. The transfers were spot on too. Thanks Joe for a great trip.

Bill – Reviewed 5 Mar 2019

8.0

Very Good

We thoroughly enjoyed playing golf here.

Margaret – Reviewed 17 Feb 2019

8.0

Very Good

All Good

Graham – Reviewed 14 Feb 2019

8.0

Very Good

Smart, spacious clubhouse with extensive practice facilities. The undulating layout with interesting holes but spoilt for us once we hit the turn catching up very slow French groups who dawdled and we decided to stop after 15 - we estimated it would have taken 4 hrs 50 mins at least to complete our round. Despite speaking to the Marshall, nothing improved. Best check to see how clogged is the course ahead of your tee time.

Nick – Reviewed 9 Feb 2019

Excellent

Very enjoyable. Compulsory caddies was unexpected, but helpful with finding our way round. Good food and service in the clubhouse.

Jean – Reviewed 31 Jan 2019

Excellent

Rom – Reviewed 22 Jan 2019

Excellent

Long sweeping fairways with large areas of desert forming shallow bunkers. Very fast greens and beautifully maintained.

Kathy – Reviewed 14 Jan 2019

Excellent

Well maintained, great but challengingly fast greens. Very quiet when we played. Only downside is their “caddies or golf cart” policy. An expensive extra cost.

Ray – Reviewed 29 Dec 2018

8.0

Very Good

A very enjoyable course. Generally in very good condition, but the greens were excellent. They were very fast and well-contoured making them very difficult. Nothing was a’gimme’ on these greens. A very enjoyable day, a very testing course, with some lovely stretches of water towards the nd of the course.

Steve – Reviewed 22 Dec 2018

Excellent

Played this course twice and I really enjoyed it. Whilst the course is flat compared to our home course, the greens were the challenge Good facilities and 19th good value

Anna – Reviewed 15 Dec 2018

6.0

Good

Douglas – Reviewed 12 Dec 2018

Excellent

Margaret – Reviewed 2 Dec 2018

Excellent

Martin – Reviewed 27 Nov 2018

Excellent

What a course...again in the top 5 for Marrakech!!! Contrary to previews we read, staff were friendly and welcoming - sometimes I think its the language barrier and culture that frustrates others, but for me - top top course!

Gareeb – Reviewed 20 Nov 2018

Excellent

My best round of the week./

Trevor – Reviewed 7 Nov 2018

8.0

Very Good

By far the best course of the 3 played. Interesting layout with some challenging fairways and greens due to sand traps lay out. Good experience with pro hop check in & caddy master.

Steve – Reviewed 29 Oct 2018

Excellent

From start to finish we received a very warm welcome and the course was in very good condition, it was very quiet on the day we played.

Rod – Reviewed 23 Oct 2018

8.0

Very Good

A good course but found it hard scoring off the white tees. Quite tough greens to read

Trevor – Reviewed 22 Oct 2018

6.0

Good

Not in the best condition when we played. Greens very fast.

Peter – Reviewed 12 Oct 2018

Excellent

one of the best courses we have ever played. excellent .

Paul – Reviewed 10 Oct 2018

8.0

Very Good

Played off the back tees - a real challenge at 7500 y and little run on the ball. Nice starter course but of the 4 played it was the least memorable.

Mark – Reviewed 8 Oct 2018

Excellent

Great golf club with helpful staff and excellent facilities. Millionaires golf for us as very quiet. Close to Marrakesh so no long journey. A good challenge for a mixed set of golfers. Best round of our week. Best burger eaten outside Blas in Cornwall

Alan – Reviewed 7 Oct 2018

8.0

Very Good

Agin early tee times a bonus. Very desert type course with large areas of sand around the fairways. As in all courses buggy essential.Millionaires golf. Not matched up with anyone. Certainly best time of year to play. 3.5 hour round.

Howard – Reviewed 1 Oct 2018

Excellent

The course was in very good condition bunkers greens fairways superb well done

Stephen – Reviewed 1 Oct 2018

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