Fact sheet on trip

Morocco conjures up exotic images & this holiday package will live upto that image. Stay at the luxurious Mazagan resort, located along the ocean near El Jadija.The Mazagan resort is a unique coastal destination resort overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, located 90km south of Casablanca, in El Jadida. This previously unexplored region of Morocco benefits from an all year round temperate climate. This spectacular Moroccan resort opened in October 2009 & was built at a cost of approx 400 mn USD.

The resort has 500 rooms and suites, 11 bars and Restaurants, A Sun Set Lounge, A SPA, A Nightclub, a casino like nowhere else in a 200 km radius, one of the biggest Conference Centers in the region, 67 villas for residents and an 18 holes Golf Course, designed by Gary Player.With water sports, horse riding, a spa, casino,a kid zone & beautiful tourist destinations around this is a perfect holiday spot.

El Jadida, previously known as Mazagan is a port city on the Atlantic coast of Morocco & was controlled by the Portuguese between 1502 and 1769.

Since 2004 UNESCO has registered the old city of Mazagan as an “”outstanding example of the interchange of influences between European and Moroccan cultures”” & made it a world heritage site. With its idyllic location right on the sandy beach, Mazagan encompasses a 250-hectare site boarding a 7km stretch of beach. Mazagan with its ochre walls and green tiled roofs, originally made in Fez resembles a real authentic “medina.”

Created by Kerzner International, a leading international developer and operator of destination resorts. Designed to capture the essence of traditional Moroccan architecture, the resort will incorporate modern elements associated with Kerzner’s world-class resorts.
Mazagan Beach Resort is located next to the traditional Portuguese port towns of El Jadida (a UNESCO World Heritage site) and Azemmour, where guests can get a flavor of the true Morocco by shopping at the food and crafts markets, exploring the souks and perfectly preserved medina while getting lost and found in the maze of narrow lanes. The hotel is located about 90 mins from Casablanca ( that ‘s where you fly into) & is a 3 hour drive approx from Marrakech

COST OF THIS PACKAGE: Starts 799 USD – The above pricing is liable to change based on SEASON, HOTEL, EXCHANGE RATE & NO Of GOLFERS.

NOTE : Due to currency fluctuations, prices are subject to change without notice.

No of days- 4N/5D

Type of trip- Golfing + Family Getaway

How to travel around (internal)- Road

When to go- Through the year

Currency

Moroccan Dirham 1 USD = 8.65 Dirhams ( Apr 2013)

Trivia

The Mazagan golf course is a links style resort course, designed by the legend GARY PLAYER & is a 18 hole, 7484 yard, Par 72 layout (which as of early 2012 was the longest course in Morocco)

Royal Golf El Jadida: Part of the Pullman /Sofitel hotel this course is located along the ocean & is a wonderfully designed 18 hole ,6808 yard course.

Morocco is a Muslim country & Arabic is the language, French is almost universally understood and in most places people understand enough English for you to get by

Standard info on handicap certificates & dress code

Info on handicaps
For Men: below 24 on most courses
For Women: below 36 on most courses
Please carry your handicap certificate along.
Dress Code for the Golf Course
Most courses do not permit denims, collarless shirts or sports shoes. Please note that not all golf courses allow shorts to be worn(varies by geography). To save any problems please carry a pair of trousers. Golf shoes should be soft spikes as many courses only permit these.