PalmGolf Ourika

PalmGolf Ourika is located on the outskirts of Marrakech and offers a contemporary course. It is an 18-hole, par 72 layout, opened in 2015 and designed by Neil Haworth and Stéphane Talbot, two names associated with straightforward designs, where every decision at the tee has real consequences.

The layout is open with wide streets. The challenge gradually appears, especially on the second shots and around the greens, where placement matters more than power. It’s not a course that penalizes mistakes, but it does require constant attention and acceptance that errors usually cost an extra shot, not a catastrophe.

The greens are one of the key features of the course. Well defended, with smooth yet effective movements, they force players to read carefully and be patient when putting. Here, the short game makes a difference and gives meaning to a conservative strategy from the tee. The course maintains a balanced pace, without chaining together similar holes, which helps keep the interest throughout the round.

PalmGolf Ourika is suitable both for the regular player looking for a fair course and for those arriving in Marrakech who want golf without rigidity. The atmosphere is relaxed, the maintenance complements the design, and the overall impression is clear: modern golf, well executed, where enjoyment comes from the game and not from ornamentation. A course that invites play but commands respect.