Golf Holidays Morocco

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you will also see at least three European style cafes! Smaller than Marrakech, it offers a very strong choice of golf courses. Morocco must be explored – a tour around the markets, the Atlas Mountains, Majorelle Gardens, Saadian Tombs, ancient Berber villages, drives into the desert... the list is impressive! There’s plenty to see and do and our representatives will look after you as much or as little as you want them to. Excursions can be pre-booked by us or reserved during your stay. No visa is required and the airports are modern and efficient. For holiday memories as wonderful as Ali Baba’s cave, the historic treasures of Marrakech, Morocco is a must...And it’s only four hours away. Le Pavillon du Golf (page 211).

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Morocco The best kept secret for sunshine golf. Just four hours from the UK, and an hour’s ferry ride from Spain, Morocco is the ideal starting place for the traveller to Africa. You go there with the expectations of mosques, vibrant open air markets and bustling kasbahs and you will not be disappointed, it has all these things and more. Moroccan life is very much outdoors: late morning breakfasts by the pool, reading a book on the rooftop terrace and candle-lit ‘al fresco’ dinners. Golf is usually played early morning or mid-afternoon. At night, the place comes alive with wonderful nightclubs, stylish bars, casinos and food markets.

Morocco has three main tourist destinations – Marrakech, Agadir and Rabat. Marrakech is bohemian, charming and very friendly and the whole scope of accommodation rates among the finest we’ve seen anywhere. Service, attention-to-detail and decoration is of the highest order and you’ve got all the modern creature comforts too. And, as with all our holidays, if you don’t see what you like, tell us what you’re looking for and we’ll use our expertise, experience and contacts to come up trumps for you.

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The golf is very pretty and a delight to play. Plus, all are easily accessible, wherever you choose to stay. The weather is ideal for golf from October to early June. Rabat is the capital of Morocco. It is a city that mixes the past with the very modern - for every place of worship you may pass on your travels,

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Mediterranean Sea

200 miles

Hotel location Main town Golf Club

One of Morocco’s ancient walled cities.

How to get there Here’s a list of the most convenient ways to get to your holiday destination.

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For further information and the latest news, please call us on 01277 824100 or visit www.yourgolfholidays.com Plane ■ Several UK airports – Marrakech or Casablanca (4 hours)

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What the price includes Our prices are based on an exchange rate of MAD13.5/£1. Should the exchange rate decrease or increase, we will quote your holiday at the commercial exchange rate of the day.

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All our prices are ‘’all-inclusive’’ and there are NO hidden extras. The “From” price is based on mid-week and low season, and the “To” price is based on weekend and high season. The prices include: ■

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Fly-transfer via UK – Marrakech or Rabat airport based on scheduled flights costing £250 per person Local private return airport to hotel and golf transfers The accommodation and board as detailed The selection of courses in the example itinerary Taxes and service charges A comprehensive Holiday Information Pack The knowledge and experience of our team ABTA and ATOL bonds so you know your money is safe Past Client benefits depending on your holiday spend

Please contact us on 01277 824100 for the exact price for your preferred holiday dates as prices can vary week-to-week and we may have received a relevant special offer. Groups - save £££s per person! Discounts range from £50 for a group of five people for a three-night stay up to £1000 for a group of 25 people on a week’s stay! See page six of the Introduction and call us on 01277 824100 for exact prices.

No currency surcharge We guarantee that the holiday price quoted to you when you pay your deposit is the holiday price you will pay. We have taken steps to avoid any possibility of surcharging our clients for currency fluctuations and any other holiday cost.

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RESORT

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Palmeraie Golf Palace ***** Marrakech 1 At a glance Superb service and facilities ■ Village-style layout ■ Shuttle service to Marrakech ■

A ‘town’ of leisure, top-end facilities and high-level service, this resort is the best golf-hotel in Morocco and a very good choice

for keen golfers looking for convenience and style. The main hotel is the Palmeraie Golf Palace with its 312 bedrooms overlooking the gardens, golf course or Atlas mountains. Every bedroom comes with all the delights you expect from a top-class hotel plus a balcony or terrace where you can sip your mint tea.

For most of the year, you can enjoy an ‘al fresco’ breakfast at Le Grand Bleu restaurant located next to the pool, which also serves a grilled buffet at lunchtimes. Gourmet diners won’t go hungry in the evening; there’s the Moroccan ‘Narjis’ and an Italian, Japanese and lounge bar restaurant for lighter snacks. In addition to the hotel’s piano bar, there’s a sports bar and nightclub in the Resort. And just to make sure every holiday requirement is catered for, a Spa and gym complete the refined picture. Courses within 30 minutes ■ ■

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Seven nights’ b/b, two dinners, golf at Palmeraie (four times) & Royal Marrakech and a day excursion with dinner to the £1095 Atlas mountains

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PARKLAND

Golf Palmeraie Par 72. 6835 yards. ■ ■

Adjacent to Palmeraie Golf Palace Great holiday golf

This is the best all-round course in the area and is presented with style.

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A fair and very pleasant test of golf, there is a decent amount of water but nothing too strenuous and it’s often a case of hitting a nice drive down to the corner of a dog-leg and then a good approach shot to the smallish and well-guarded greens. Very slick clubhouse and a great venue for a relaxing golf holiday. Easy walking.

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Le Pavillon du Golf ***** Marrakech 1 At a glance Two-star Michelin restaurant ■ Privacy and tranquillity ■ Rooftop sundeck ■

This boutique hotel overlooks the 17th hole and is truly wonderful. If you are looking for peace and quiet whilst being able to benefit from the Palmeraie Golf Palace’s facilities, look no further. The suites are exquisitely decorated and very spacious, each with separate lounge and open fireplace. Within the pavillon there is a Hammam where well-being treatments are available, and on the rooftop, a very inviting sundeck with views out over the course. The outdoor pool with comfortable sunloungers and bar service leads to the Dar Enassim restaurant, managed by Fabrice Vulin the proud holder of two Michelin stars.

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The Palmeraie resort also has a number of oneto three-bedroom apartments in Palmeraie Village. These are tastefully decorated, have good-sized bedrooms, a kitchenette and large lounge areas with balcony. They provide great comfort at terrific value for money - please see page 133 for prices. Courses within 30 minutes ■ ■

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FOREST

Royal Golf de Marrakech Par 72. 6490 yards.

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Beautifully maintained ■ Lovely clubhouse terrace ■

Le Tikida Garden **** Marrakech 1

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At a glance Within walking distance of the old town and Medina ■ Terrific value ■ All-inclusive

a garden than golf club due to its fairly short yardage and wonderful array of flora. The course is very flat and cuts through tight woodland. There is a good variety of holes and strategic iron play and the occasional good wood is the key to success. The clubhouse provides very nice food in relaxed surroundings. Easy walking.

Located in a quiet domain just a few minutes from the famous Place Jemaa el Fna and downtown Marrakech, the hotel represents excellent value and is the perfect base from which to explore this vibrant city. The All-Inclusive basis enables you to sample the delights of the international restaurant L’Orangeraie, a lunch buffet at the snack-grill Les Rosiers and the superb Moroccan Les 1001 Nuits, complete with music. The sport facilities are very good, including four clay tennis courts, archery and large outdoor pool. There is also a Spa specialising in Occidental techniques with indoor pool and treatment rooms.

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Seven nights’ all inclusive, golf at Palmeraie (twice), Amelkis & Royal Marrakech

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Seventh night free for arrivals Nov 30 - Dec 14, Jan 4 - Jan 11 & June 22 - July 13

CHAMPIONSHIP

Golf Amelkis Par 72. 7250 yards. Challenging but fair ■ Super clubhouse ■

The best designed-course and, as is the “norm” in Morocco, the

greens are fast and in super condition. There are lots of bunkers and a clever use of water but it’s not too challenging and you should post a good score. Even if you don’t, it’s a very enjoyable walk along (and in!) the papyrus- and palm-lined fairways. Impressive clubhouse. Easy walking.

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Mohammedia Royal ART DE VIVRE

Par 72. 6508 yards.

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La Tour Hassan ***** Rabat 2 At a glance ■ ■

Fine dining Excellent golf nearby

Ideally situated in the heart of the capital of Rabat, La Tour Hassan will enthral you through its captivating décor and excellent comfort and service.

Fabulous seaside setting

A colourful bed of flowers, an imposing wooden doorway set into a white wall crowned with tiles: Welcome to the Mohammedia Royal Golf Club.

Between avenues of pines and eucalyptus, the first fairway is a ceremonious procession into...Scotland! For that is where you might be (except for the temperature) once you are on the second hole; a wild sea, white dunes, pink laurel bushes, gorse and acacias. At the ninth you return to the fragrant maritime pines for an exceptionally pretty back nine. “A game of two halves” - both equally enjoyable. Easy walking. 43 miles south of Rabat.

As a real ambassador in the art of living and serving, the hotel boasts a very fine selection of restaurants, including traditional Moroccan and oriental cuisine at La Maison Arabe, French and International dishes at L’Imperial and a gastronomic affair at Le Royal Garden. The hotel leisure facilities include a fitness centre, pool, Jacuzzi, sauna, Hammam and beauty centre. There are some wonderful Atlantic beaches and some of Morocco’s best golf courses close by.

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Red Course. Par 73. 7070 yards. Blue Course. Par 72. 6452 yards. Robert Trent Jones classic design ■ Host to the Hassan II Trophy ■

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CREME DE LA CREME

The Red course is the crown jewel of Moroccan golf.

Host to the prestigious Hassan II Trophy, this is classic Trent Jones at his most difficult. A very technical course, it requires you to think your way around, apart from the occasional challenge where brute force is needed. The Blue course may be shorter but with its numerous dog-legs and fairways flanked by trees and brambles, it is still a formidable challenge. Two truly excellent courses to satisfy all golfers. Easy walking. 19 miles south of Rabat.

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