Green fairways in midwinter, palm trees, lakes and the Atlantic as a backdrop: Agadir is one of Morocco's great golf destinations. Here are the five courses open to the public, 30 to 50 minutes from Riad Asmaa.
5
Public courses
117
Holes in total
15 km
Nearest
All year
Season
Why play golf in Agadir
It's all about the climate: around 3,000 hours of sunshine a year and afternoons around 21 °C in the depths of winter. You play in a polo shirt while courses in northern Europe are closed or waterlogged.
Another plus: four of the five courses are grouped south of Agadir bay, a few minutes from each other. In a week, you can play a different course every day without spending your holiday in the car.
Agadir's courses, from nearest to furthest
Approximate driving times from the riad.
Royal Golf d'Agadir
9 holes · 15 km, about 30 min
Agadir's oldest course, created in the 1950s on the Aït Melloul road: an intimate, tree-lined 9 holes. Ideal for loosening up on arrival day.
Golf Les Dunes
27 holes · 17 km, about 35 min
Designed by Cabell Robinson in 1991: three loops of nine, Eucalyptus, Oued and Tamaris, combined into 18 holes. A varied course among eucalyptus trees and water.
Golf du Soleil
36 holes · 18 km, 30 to 40 min
The city's largest complex: two 18-hole courses, the Tikida (Fernando Muela) and the Challenge (Gérard Courbin), among palm trees and lakes.
Golf de l'Océan
27 holes · 18 km, 30 to 40 min
Designed by Belt Collins near the mouth of the Souss river: three loops of nine, wide open spaces and lakes, close to the ocean.
Tazegzout
18 holes · 38 km, about 50 min
The most spectacular: a Kyle Phillips par 72 opened in 2014 on a plateau above the Atlantic at Taghazout Bay. Links-style, with ocean views.
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Planning your golf days from the riad
A partner taxi takes golfers to the courses at a preferential rate: no need to hire a car to get to the first tee. Let us know your tee time the day before.
For an early start, order breakfast the day before. Back at the riad, the infinity pool and the quiet of the foothills await, followed by a homemade Moroccan dinner, also ordered the day before.
A sample golf week
Four courses, two rest days and a day trip: an example to adapt to your own pace.
Day 1
Royal Golf d'Agadir
An easy nine holes to warm up, 30 minutes from the riad.
Day 2
Golf du Soleil
The Tikida course, then lunch at the clubhouse.
Day 3
Rest
Pool, a hike on the trails around the riad, or a walk in Paradise Valley.
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Golf Les Dunes
Two of the three loops of nine, depending on the day's rotation.
Day 5
Golf de l'Océan
Wide open spaces by the ocean.
Day 6
Tazegzout
The most scenic course, then sunset in Taghazout.
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When to play in Agadir
You can play all year round. Autumn, winter and spring are European golfers' favourite seasons: mild days, golden light, little rain. Our guide to Agadir in winter gives temperatures month by month.
Summer is warmer: choose early-morning tee times. Over the Christmas holidays, book your tee times in advance.
Practical tips
A few habits for a trip without surprises.
Book your tee times
Directly with the courses, especially from December to March.
Bring your handicap certificate
Some courses may ask for it.
Equipment
Travel with your own bag or hire on site: check with each course.
Sun protection
A cap and sunscreen, even in winter: the sun stays strong.
Check course conditions
Works and loop rotations vary by season: ask when you book.
Frequently asked questions
How many golf courses are there in Agadir?
Five courses are open to the public: Royal Golf d'Agadir, Golf du Soleil, Golf de l'Océan, Golf Les Dunes and Tazegzout. Golf du Palais Royal is private.
Which course is closest to Riad Asmaa?
Royal Golf d'Agadir, 15 km away, about 30 minutes by car. Les Dunes, Golf du Soleil and Golf de l'Océan are 17 to 18 km away.
What is the most beautiful course in Agadir?
Tazegzout, on a plateau above the Atlantic at Taghazout Bay, is often named the most spectacular. Golf du Soleil is the largest, with 36 holes.
How do I get to the courses from the riad?
A partner taxi takes golfers to the courses at a preferential rate. Let us know your tee time the day before.
What is the best season for golf in Agadir?
You can play all year. From October to April, days are mild and sunny, with around 21 °C in the afternoon in January.
Can I come with non-golfers?
Of course: the infinity pool, hikes around the riad, beaches, surfing in Taghazout and day trips easily keep non-players busy.
