Golf Lessons in Marrakech: How to Choose the Right Coach and Format

Taking golf lessons in Marrakech means enjoying a mild climate for much of the year, top-quality courses and a holiday pace that leaves time to really work on your game. You still need to choose the right format, the right coach and the right set-up. I've been a touring pro since 2020 and I coach amateurs of all levels in Marrakech: here's my advice before you book.

Why take golf lessons in Marrakech?

Marrakech brings together three things that matter for improving: light, complete practice facilities and varied courses just minutes from each other. You can work on the driving range in the morning, play in the afternoon and review things the next day. This rhythm is invaluable: what you learn in a lesson is tested straight away on the course.

Another advantage: on holiday, your mind is freer. No appointment waiting for you after the session, no end-of-workday fatigue. You learn better when you have the mental space.

The short game and course management can be worked on just as well on site as your swing: that's often where the easiest shots are to be saved.

Where to take lessons: driving range, course and partner clubs

I teach at the academy's partner courses: Al Maaden, Amelkis, Amelkis by Emaar, Royal Golf de Marrakech and Akenza. The choice of venue depends mainly on what we want to work on and where you're staying.

• The driving range for the swing, ball contact and distance control.
• The chipping and putting areas for the short game, where most shots are saved.
• The course for strategy, managing situations and routine.

A good golf lesson isn't limited to the driving range. If your problem is losing balls on the course when everything goes well in practice, you need to work out on the course. Prices and access conditions vary by course and season: I'll tell you what to plan for when you book, and it's always worth checking directly with the golf club.

Which lesson format should you choose?

I've put together three simple formats, available in Marrakech and Paris, by appointment. The right choice depends on your level and your goal.

The assessment (90 min, €90)

This is the format I recommend for starting out with me. We review your whole game: swing, short game, putting and your habits on the course. You leave with a clear diagnosis and two or three priorities, not a list of twenty faults. Ideal if you're only in town for a few days or want to know where to start.

The 5-lesson pack, 1 hour each (€300)

For those who want proper follow-up. Five sessions let us correct, automate and check that the change holds. It's the right format for a week's holiday: one lesson a day, play between sessions, and we adjust based on what happened on the course.

The Beginner pack (€490)

Eight 45-minute sessions, then a 9-hole round together (green fee not included). We start from scratch: grip, posture, strike, short game, putting, basic rules and etiquette. The goal is for you to play on a course with confidence and independence, without holding others up.

The three formats can be combined: an assessment first, then a pack if you want to go further.

What to expect from a first session

Many players arrive stressed for their first lesson. They're afraid of being judged. Let me reassure you: my job isn't to judge, it's to understand.

A first session usually goes like this:

• A 10-minute chat: your level, your usual scores, what frustrates you, your 6-month goal.
• A warm-up, then shots with different clubs to observe your natural game.
• Measurement: when it's relevant, I use video or TrackMan to see objectively what's happening (ball flight, contact, distances).
• One priority: we choose the area that will save you the most shots, not necessarily the most visible one.
• A simple drill you can repeat on your own.

Bring golf clothing, suitable shoes, water and a cap. If you have your own clubs, bring them: you work better with your own equipment. Otherwise, clubs can be hired on site.

A concrete example: a player averaging around 95 often thinks his problem is the driver. Very often, the assessment shows he loses more shots around the green (fluffed chips, three-putts) than off the tee. Working where the shots are being lost is the foundation of my method.

Combining lessons and rounds to really improve

The classic trap: take a lesson, hit 200 balls, then head out on the course thinking about ten things at once. The result: you play worse than before and get discouraged.

Here's the schedule I recommend for a 4- to 7-day trip:

• Day 1: assessment, then a relaxed 9 holes to observe without chasing a score.
• Following days: lesson in the morning (1 hour), 30 minutes of solo practice on the assigned drill, a round in the afternoon with just one swing thought.
• Last day: a round where you play “for real”, with your routine, and we review what to keep working on at home.

One swing thought per round: that's the rule. On the course, you play; you don't fix your swing between shots. To help you, also read my article on the pre-shot routine.

If you want a more structured week, with more coaching hours and the logistics taken care of, a progression camp in Marrakech will suit you better than one-off lessons.

When to come for golf lessons in Marrakech

The most comfortable period runs from October to May. Days are mild, often sunny, and you can practise at any time. In winter, mornings are cool, so I prefer to start a little later. In spring, the light and temperatures are ideal.

In summer, afternoons are very hot. Lessons are still possible, but early in the morning or late in the day. If you can only come in July or August, that's not a problem: you simply need to adapt your timings and stay well hydrated.

Book ahead during French school holidays and the festive season, which are the busiest periods.

Book your lessons and keep improving

My goal isn't for you to need me every time you play. I want you to leave knowing what you're working on, why, and how to check your progress on your own. That's what I call becoming a self-reliant player.

To get started, choose your package on the golf lessons in Marrakech page. If you'd like ongoing support once you're back home, take a look at online coaching. And to prepare for your visit, download my free guide: the 7 steps to becoming a self-reliant golfer (in French). If your goal is to break 100, also read my article on how to break 100 in golf.