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Golf du Soleil
Agadir, Souss-Massa, Morocco
18 Holes · Par 72 · On request · Parkland
— About
About Golf du Soleil
Golf du Soleil is a resort golf club in Agadir, in the Souss-Massa region of Morocco, set in a eucalyptus forest a few kilometres from the city. This page covers its Championship Course, an 18-hole par 72 measuring 5,976 metres, designed by Gérard Courbin and Fernando Mueller. The layout has wide fairways, large bunkers and water hazards, with lakes and flowering plants that give it the Floridian character the club describes. A second 18-hole course, Tikida, is shorter and has narrower, tree-lined fairways. Agadir is one of Morocco's main winter golf destinations for European visitors, and Golf du Soleil is open to visiting golfers with no membership requirement. Clubs, balls and bags can be rented and the club runs an academy, and a shuttle runs from the Tikida hotels in downtown Agadir to the clubhouse. The temperatures stay mild through the winter months, which suits a golf break away from northern Europe.
- 18-hole, par 72 Championship Course of 5,976 metres, designed by Gérard Courbin and Fernando Mueller
- Set in a eucalyptus forest with wide fairways, large bunkers and water hazards
- A second course, Tikida, offers narrower tree-lined fairways and a shorter test
- Open to visiting golfers with no membership needed, with a shuttle from the Tikida hotels in downtown Agadir
History of Golf du Soleil
Golf du Soleil opened in 1999 in the eucalyptus forest outside Agadir. The courses were designed by Gérard Courbin and Fernando Mueller. The club now offers the Championship Course and the Tikida Course, each of 18 holes, alongside shorter nine-hole loops. Agadir developed as a winter golf destination for visitors from France, Germany and Scandinavia, and the club sits within that tourist economy.
When to play Golf du Soleil
October through April is Agadir's main golf season, with mild Atlantic temperatures of 20 to 26 degrees Celsius and little rain. May through September is hotter, with temperatures up to about 35 degrees, so morning rounds are the comfortable option. Rain is rare even in the winter months, and play is possible throughout the year.
Playing Golf du Soleil: tips
Golf du Soleil is open to all visitors with no membership or invitation required, and tee times can be booked through the club's website or through Agadir golf holiday operators. A shuttle runs from the Tikida hotels in downtown Agadir to the clubhouse. Clubs, balls and bags can be rented, and rates are published on the club's own Tarifs page. The club is about 10 kilometres from Agadir city centre on the Route de Aït Melloul, and Agadir-Al Massira Airport has direct flights from several European cities.
— Facilities
Practical Information
— FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Golf du Soleil
How do I get to Golf du Soleil from Agadir?
The course is approximately 10 kilometres from Agadir city centre on the Route de Aït Melloul. A shuttle runs from the Tikida hotels in downtown Agadir to the clubhouse.
Is Golf du Soleil open to visitors without a membership?
Yes. Golf du Soleil is open to visiting golfers with no membership requirement, and tee times can be booked through the club's website.
Who designed Golf du Soleil and when did it open?
Gérard Courbin and Fernando Mueller designed the courses, and the original course opened in 1999. The Championship Course is an 18-hole par 72 of 5,976 metres.
What is the best time of year to play golf in Agadir?
October through April offers the most comfortable conditions, with temperatures of 20 to 26 degrees Celsius and little rain. Summer is hotter, so morning tee times are the better choice.