Amelkis
Cabell B Robinson laid out Amelkis in 1995 on the dry plain southeast of Marrakech, a 27 hole desert course framed by the snow capped High Atlas. The main eighteen plays to a par 72, with water, palms and Robinson's clever bunkering set against one of the great mountain backdrops in golf.
Photo: Amelkis Golf, Marrakech via Google.
The verdict
Amelkis is one of the courses that helped turn Marrakech into a serious winter golf destination. The American architect Cabell B Robinson, a Robert Trent Jones disciple responsible for several of the best courses in Spain and Portugal, laid it out in 1995 on the open plain southeast of the city. He used water, date palms and his trademark bunkering to give shape and strategy to flat desert ground, and framed the whole property against the snow capped wall of the High Atlas.
It plays as 27 holes in three loops of nine, with the principal eighteen running to a par 72. The greens are large and well contoured, the fairways forgiving off the tee but demanding on the approach, and the mountain views are a constant companion. Reliable winter sunshine, a city of remarkable character a few minutes away and a manageable green fee make Amelkis an easy course to recommend on any Marrakech golf trip.
Amelkis at a glance
- Opened
- 1995
- Designer
- Cabell B Robinson
- Type
- Desert parkland
- Par
- 72 main eighteen
- Holes
- 27 in three loops
- Green fee
- About 700 dirhams
Designer, opening year, configuration and par verified June 2026 from Amelkis Golf and leading course databases. Cabell B Robinson laid out the 27 hole course in 1995 as three nine hole loops, the principal eighteen playing to a par 72. The indicative 2026 green fee is about 700 dirhams for eighteen holes, with a buggy around 400 dirhams; resort and resident rates are lower. Figures change by season and year, so always confirm current rates and availability directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
Amelkis is a course of position and patience. Robinson set generous fairways across the desert floor but defended the greens with water, deep bunkering and subtle contouring, so the round is won and lost on the approach. The flat ground keeps it walkable, though most visitors take a buggy in the warmth, and the mountain backdrop never leaves the eye.
Water is the recurring theme, threading several of the holes and forcing decisions off the tee and into the greens, while the date palms and tamarisks add definition to an otherwise open landscape. The three loops give the club flexibility, but the classic eighteen builds steadily, with a strong set of par 4s and short holes that demand a precise, controlled iron in the desert breeze.
What stays with you is the setting. Few courses frame the High Atlas as completely as Amelkis, and on a crisp winter morning with snow on the peaks and the city minutes away, it delivers the full Marrakech golf experience. It is a course built for the travelling golfer chasing winter sun and a memorable view.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Open to visitors and resort guests; book a tee time in advance, especially in the busy winter season |
| Green fee | Indicative 2026 fee about 700 dirhams for eighteen holes, buggy about 400 dirhams; resident and resort rates lower; confirm directly before booking |
| Booking | Reserve ahead through the golf shop, a hotel or a golf travel specialist, particularly from November to March |
| On the day | Buggies and caddies are available; light, breathable golf clothing suits the desert climate |
| Getting there | Southeast of central Marrakech, about 20 to 30 minutes from the medina and Marrakech Menara Airport |
| Best months | October to April for warm, dry days and the chance of snow on the Atlas peaks; high summer is very hot |
Access and the indicative green fee verified June 2026; rates change by season and year, so always confirm current pricing and availability directly with the club or your trip planner before booking.
Where to stay nearby
Marrakech is the base, and it offers everything from grand riads in the medina to luxury resorts on the Palmeraie and along the golf corridor southeast of the city. Many of the best hotels sit within easy reach of Amelkis and the other Marrakech courses, and the city itself, with its souks, gardens and dining, is half the reason to come.
For a golf focused stay, the resorts clustered around the southeastern golf belt put Amelkis and several neighbouring courses close at hand. It is an ideal city to build a multi course winter trip around, pairing Amelkis with the best of Marrakech golf and a few days exploring the medina and the Atlas foothills.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near Amelkis.
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Amelkis questions
Who designed Amelkis and when did it open?
Amelkis Golf Club was designed by the American architect Cabell B Robinson and opened in 1995 on the plain southeast of Marrakech. Robinson, who trained under Robert Trent Jones, also designed several of the leading courses in Spain and Portugal.
What is the par and layout of Amelkis?
Amelkis is a 27 hole complex of three nine hole loops, with the principal eighteen playing to a par 72. It is desert parkland golf, defended by water, date palms and strategic bunkering, set below the High Atlas mountains.
How much does it cost to play Amelkis?
The indicative 2026 green fee is about 700 dirhams for eighteen holes, with a buggy around 400 dirhams. Resident and resort guest rates are lower, and prices change by season, so always confirm current rates directly before booking.
When is the best time to play golf in Marrakech?
October to April is the prime golf season in Marrakech, with warm, dry days and the chance of snow on the Atlas peaks for the backdrop. High summer is very hot, so early tee times are essential if you play then.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, opening year, configuration and par verified June 2026; indicative green fees verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.