Marrakech Golf Club Opens for Play


Assoufid Golf Club, situated close to the Red City" of Marrakech, Morocco, has officially opened for play

Snow-Capped Atlas Mountains on View
at Assoufid Golf Club

Set against the backdrop of North Africa's snow-capped Atlas Mountains, the desert-style, 7,042-yard, par-72 course is the design debut of Scottish professional and former European Tour player, Niall Cameron.

The eco-friendly course has been integrated into the existing landscape and minimizes water consumption. The layout debuted October 1, and is now accepting membership applications.

Guy Maxwell, Assoufid's golf director, said: "Our objective is to provide the finest golfing experience by delivering a beautifully maintained golf course and exceptional levels of service whilst protecting the integrity of the indigenous natural landscape.

"Already, feedback from visiting local and international golfers has been overwhelmingly positive, and we are confident Assoufid Golf Club will quickly establish itself as one of Morocco's finest courses, and become a must-visit stop off for the discerning golf traveler."

The 17th Hole at Assoufid Golf Club

Assoufid Golf Club forms part of a 222-hectare development that also includes a luxury hotel and residences. The site, which contains cacti as well as palm and olive trees, is situated 20 minutes from the old town (medina) of Marrakech - a UNESCO World Heritage Site - and is a 10-minute drive from the airport.

Morocco is among the fastest-growing golf destinations in the EMEA region and Marrakech. Within a three-hour flight of most European capital cities, it's famed for its souks, cuisine and clubs.

The city's historic sites include the Djemaa el Fna Square, Bahia Palace, Koutoubia Tower, the largest mosque in Marrakech with a 70-meter-high minaret, and the Saadian Tombs.

The Atlas Mountains are a 90-minute drive away, while the beach is a two-hour trip. Lake Lalla Takerkoust, just 30 kilometers from Marrakech, offers water sports such as jet skiing, water skiing, kite surfing and wind surfing.

For more information about Assoufid Golf Club, visit www.assoufid.com.