SAMANAH COUNTRY CLUB

The Samanah Golf Course is an 18-hole, par 72, 6700-meter championship course, which meets the USGA standards. An exceptional course, adapted to all levels of play, without unnecessary pitfalls but nevertheless selective.

Designed by Nicklaus Design, the Samanah Golf Course is an international championship course built on nearly 100 hectares.
The golf legend Jack Nicklaus has a unique perception of the game that has deeply influenced and changed the sport. His talent has been extended and now includes the design of golf courses.
Samanah Country Club’s golf course requires the player’s intelligence and tactics rather than simple pure power.
This course has already convinced a large number of amateurs and professionals by the quality of its design, its rolling greens and its bunkers. This is certainly the reason why the Samanah Golf Club by Nicklaus hosts each year the final of the Lalla Aicha Ladies European Tour School allowing the young Pro’s to obtain their access cards to the European circuit as well as The International of Morocco «Girls & Boys “.
The teams of the European Federations also come regularly to train at Samanah during the winter season, benefiting from the exceptional training facilities that include a Pitch & Putt course with 5 holes and a 7-hectare practice.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best season/time to play golf in Morocco?

The golf season runs from late September to June when the temperatures and courses are ideal. Although the courses are still open, July and August can be very, very hot (over 40 degrees) especially in Marrakech, which is known to be one of the most popular cities for golfers in Morocco.

Which language does Moroccans speak?

Visiting a country, is also learning a new language.

Morocco has two official languages, Arabic and Amazigh. French is also spoken and understood by almost all Moroccans.

Spanish is widely spoken in the northern and southern regions of Morocco.

English is spoken by most Moroccans, hotels` staff, at restaurants etc.

Which currency is used in Morocco?

The official currency unit of Morocco is the Moroccan dirham (DH) which is abbreviate (MAD).

Banknotes: you will find tickets from 20-50-100-200 DH

Coins: The coins in use are 0.50-1-2-5 and 10 DH and 1-5-10-20 centimes.

We recommend travelling with some cash, and at least two different major credit cards, such as Visa and MasterCard, so you have backup if your card is not accepted or lost. Contact your bank and credit card companies to let them know where and when you’ll be travelling, as well as confirm any foreign transaction fees.

When is the best time to travel to Morocco?

The best time to visit Morocco is either in the spring from March to May or in fall between September to October. Other months can also be pleasant if you prefer it very hot and sunny, or don’t mind the cold.

Which power plugs and sockets are in Morocco?

In Morocco the power plugs and sockets are of type C and E. The standard voltage is 220 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.

Type C: also known as the standard “Euro” plug. This socket also works with plug E and plug F.

Type E: this type is of French origin. This socket also works with plug C and with plug F if it has an additional pinhole.

Is my passport still valid if I have less than 6 months’ validity?

Your passport needs to be valid for at least six (6) months after your journey ends, and should have enough blank visa pages for entry and exit stamps from each country you visit.

Where can I go shopping while in Morocco?

If you are interested in shopping, your Exclusive Voyages Assistant may recommend local shops; however, we are not responsible for the quality or value of merchandise. Any purchases and shipping are at your sole discretion.

Be sure to review your credit card receipts before signing, paying special attention to currency conversion. We recommend taking items with you in lieu of shipping them whenever possible.