Akenza Golf Club sits at the foot of the Atlas Mountains, giving you that proper Marrakech desert backdrop from the very first tee. If you are used to lush resort parkland, this one feels different in the best way. The ground runs firm and fast, the views are wide open and you quickly realise the course asks you to think your way round rather than simply lash driver all day.
There is very little cover out here, so you are playing in full view of the landscape. On calmer days it is a joy to take on, but when the breeze gets up the course can feel a club or two longer and accuracy starts to matter. It is the sort of place where a controlled fade into the right side of a fairway can be worth more than chasing an extra twenty yards and finding trouble.
What I like about Akenza is how honest it is. It does not pretend to be a soft, holiday-friendly stroll. It gives you scoring chances if you are in position, but it will punish a sloppy line or a half-committed approach. Expect plenty of moments where you stand over the ball, look at the peaks in the distance and think, right then, pick a target and commit.
The course sits about 30 minutes from central Marrakech, making it an easy addition to any trip that already includes the bigger resort names. Buggies are available and the pace of play tends to be good, especially if you book an early tee time before the afternoon heat builds. The practice facilities are decent enough to loosen up properly, and the clubhouse keeps things simple without any unnecessary fuss.
If you are planning a Marrakech golf break, Akenza is a great round to mix in alongside the headline courses, especially if your group enjoys a sterner test and a course that feels distinctly Moroccan. Include Akenza Golf Club in your next Marrakech golf holiday with Your Golf Travel.
Who is this for? Golfers looking to add variety to a Marrakech trip with a course that plays firm and fast, set against dramatic Atlas Mountain scenery.
Who is it best for? Confident ball-strikers and society groups who enjoy strategic, exposed desert golf and want something more rugged than standard resort parkland.
