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Samanah Country Club

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Samanah Country Club is a stunning golfing venue situated a mere 15 minutes from Marrakech. This championship par 72 course features 18 holes crafted by the esteemed Nicklaus Design team, reflecting the iconic style of golf great Jack Nicklaus. Covering almost 100 hectares, the course stretches an over 7,200 yards from the back tees, providing a challenging yet delightful experience for golfers of every skill level.

Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Atlas Mountains, the course provides players with stunning panoramic views throughout their round. Samanah has gained recognition in the golfing world, hosting several prestigious events. It was the first golf course in Africa to host a leg of the legendary PGA Champions tour.

Samanah's excellence extends beyond its tournament hosting capabilities. The course is known for its high-quality design, fast-rolling greens, and strategic bunkering1. Its desert-style layout incorporates native flora and water hazards, creating a diverse and engaging golfing experience.

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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.

Course Information
Par 72
Designed by Nicklaus Design
Opened for play 2009
Tees
Black 6,736 metres SSS 76
White 6,342 metres SSS 73
Yellow 6,092 metres SSS 72
Blue 5,696 metres SSS 76
Red 5,261 metres SSS 73

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9.0
Excellent
51 reviews
Condition overall 9.0
Condition of greens 9.2
Speed of round 66.6%
Value for money 8.6
Facilities 8.8
Difficulty 66.6%
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Ron

24 Mar 2020

Good
6.0

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.

Tracey

14 Mar 2020

Excellent
10.0

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

jamie

12 Mar 2020

Very Good
8.0

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

Margaret

8 Mar 2020

Excellent
10.0

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.

Guy

7 Mar 2020

Excellent
10.0

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.

Suresh

4 Mar 2020

Excellent
10.0

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

Ian

4 Mar 2020

Excellent
10.0

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.

Ben

4 Mar 2020

Excellent
10.0

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

Laureen

2 Mar 2020

Excellent
10.0

Jane

1 Mar 2020

Excellent
10.0

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

Richard.

13 Feb 2020

Very Good
8.0

Brendan

14 Jan 2020

Excellent
10.0

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

Rob

6 Jan 2020

Excellent
10.0

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.

Sarah

4 Jan 2020

Excellent
10.0

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

Ronald

12 Nov 2019

Very Good
8.0

Lynn

11 Nov 2019

Excellent
10.0

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

Peter

16 Oct 2019

Good
6.0

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

Matt

13 Oct 2019

Excellent
10.0

Parm

2 Oct 2019

Good
6.0

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

Luis

14 Jun 2019

Very Good
8.0

Good course but bunkers in awful condition.

Carole

9 May 2019

Very Good
8.0

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.

Susan

3 Apr 2019

Very Good
8.0

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 .

Gerard

26 Mar 2019

Excellent
10.0

William

25 Mar 2019

Very Good
8.0

The best course we played

Ron

20 Mar 2019

Excellent
10.0

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

Martin

18 Mar 2019

Excellent
10.0

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

Simon

12 Mar 2019

Very Good
8.0

Bill

5 Mar 2019

Excellent
10.0

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.

Margaret

17 Feb 2019

Very Good
8.0

We thoroughly enjoyed playing golf here.

Graham

14 Feb 2019

Very Good
8.0

All Good

Nick

9 Feb 2019

Very Good
8.0

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.

Jean

31 Jan 2019

Excellent
10.0

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

Rom

22 Jan 2019

Excellent
10.0

Kathy

14 Jan 2019

Excellent
10.0

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

Ray

29 Dec 2018

Excellent
10.0

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.

Steve

22 Dec 2018

Very Good
8.0

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.

Anna

15 Dec 2018

Excellent
10.0

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

Douglas

12 Dec 2018

Good
6.0

Margaret

2 Dec 2018

Excellent
10.0

Martin

27 Nov 2018

Excellent
10.0

Gareeb

20 Nov 2018

Excellent
10.0

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!

Trevor

7 Nov 2018

Excellent
10.0

My best round of the week./

Steve

29 Oct 2018

Very Good
8.0

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.

Rod

23 Oct 2018

Excellent
10.0

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.

Trevor

22 Oct 2018

Very Good
8.0

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

Peter

12 Oct 2018

Good
6.0

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

Paul

10 Oct 2018

Excellent
10.0

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

Mark

8 Oct 2018

Very Good
8.0

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.

Alan

7 Oct 2018

Excellent
10.0

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

Howard

1 Oct 2018

Very Good
8.0

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.

Stephen

1 Oct 2018

Excellent
10.0

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

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