Competitor Information

Package includes:

·       Six nights B&B at the 5 star Kenzi Rose Garden Hotel, Hivernage (arrive Thur 9th March – depart Weds 15th March)

·       Five rounds on the top 5 courses in Marrakech

·       Golf course transfers

·       Five rounds counting towards 2023 International & World OoM

·       Prizes for all five rounds & overall scores

·       Package does not include flights or airport transfers

·       Accommodation is based on twin / double room occupancy

Golf Courses:

Fri 10 March            Samanah                                      tee from 12:30pm

Sat 11 March           Noria Golf Club                            tee from 10:30am

Sun 12 March          Assoufid Golf Club                      tee from 11am

Mon 13 March         Al Maaden                                     tee from 12:40pm

Tue 14 March          Royal Palm Golf Club                  tee from 11:20am                 

Accommodation:  Kenzi Rose Garden Hotel, Avenue du President Kennedy, Hivernage

The Deluxe rooms are booked on a B&B twin / double basis for 6 nights arriving on Thursday 9 March and checking out on Wednesday 15 March 2023. 

Just a few minutes away from the bustling Medina in the central L'Hivernage district, the 5-star hotel facilities include three restaurants, bars, the O' Spa providing a full range of treatments, outdoor and heated pools, attractive and tranquil gardens.  The hotel is located close to the Menara Mall with a host of interesting and international shop and various dining outlets.

Prices:

·       Full package price – excluding flights                                   £1195

·       Single supplement (6 nights)                                                £ 360 

·       Non golfer                                                                             £ 465  

·       Additional night in twin / double room                                   £ 90pp  

·       Additional night in a single room                                           £ 150  

·      Golf only (limited number of places)                                      £ 805

Marrakech brief info: 

March is considered one of the best months to visit Marrakech with the average high temperature being 23degs C.

The main airport is Menara International Airport, 4 miles from the Kenzi Rose Garden Hotel.

Marrakech is the fourth largest city in Morocco located to the west of the Atlas Mountains.  Today it is one of the busiest cities in Africa and serves as a major tourist destination, nicknamed the "Red City" due to the original sandstone buildings. At the heart of Marrakech is the Medina, the original walled settlement which contains a maze of narrow streets and vibrant souks, restaurants and bars. The Medina in located within a few minutes of the Kenzi Rose Garden Hotel.

Golf course transfers:  Pick Up Kenzi Rose Garden Hotel                                22 People Per Transfer

MATCHES 1 - 5     TRANSFER  1

MATCHES 6 - 11     TRANSFER  2

THERE IS LIMITED SPACE ON EACH TRANSFER SO PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU TRAVEL ON THE TRANSFER ALLOCATED TO YOUR TEE TIME

Approximate travel time from the hotel to each golf club is 30 minutes.

Daily Draw:  The draw for the first two rounds will be on the website by 5pm on Monday 6 March. The draws for the last two rounds will be made in score order.

If you have any requests for early / late tee times, please use the message facility in your Locker / account and we will do our best to accommodate your requests.

Scoring format:  Play will be predominantly in fourballs on all five days.  The scoring format will be Individual Stableford with 95% of Course Handicap allowance.  The maximum handicap limits will be 24 for men and 30 for ladies.

Tees:  TBC – depending on conditions on the day

Handicap:  All five rounds will be run under the WHS system but scores will NOT automatically be forwarded to England Golf.  You MUST return your daily scores to your golf club and the easiest way to do this is to forward the email from Golf Genius, which you will receive after each round and which provides details of your scores.

When you check in for the first round you will be asked to show proof of your current Handicap Index. The relevant Golf Union app on your mobile is acceptable.

GAGT Overseas Handicap System (OHA):  Where appropriate handicaps will be adjusted after each round in line with the GAGT OHA system which is based on the CONGU handicap system prior to the introduction of WHS, details of which we can provide.  Any adjustments will not affect your club Handicap Index.

The GAGT OHA system will take precedence over any adjustments made by a player’s home club so that everyone is operating on the same system as some clubs are slow to update overseas scores.  

Golf Carts & Electric Trollies:  Golf Carts & Electric Trollies are not included. Requests for Golf Carts & Electric Trollies have been made, but please be aware Golf Carts & Electric Trollies are limited in availability. We cannot guarantee to meet all requests.

Caddies: Caddies are available upon request in advance at each of the courses in Morocco. Please get in touch with the clubs directly if you wish to have one.

Prizes:  There will be prizes for the leading three scores each day.

To avoid any excess baggage charges prizes will be in the form of vouchers for the 2023 Tour as follows:

Daily vouchers: 1^st - £100, 2^nd - £70, 3^rd - £50       Overall vouchers:  1^st - £175, 2^nd £150, 3^rd - £125.

Range balls:  Range balls are included.

Local Rules:  Local Rules on the scorecard will be in play in addition to the R&A Rules of Golf.

Sweep:  There will be an optional sweep of £50 or €60 which will be split evenly between a 2’s and competition sweep per round.  The sweep will be paid out each day. 

Nearest the Pin:  There will be two Nearest the Pin competitions per round.

Order of Merit:  Merit points will be awarded for all five rounds. You will need to be a current member of the GAGT to qualify for merit points.

Dress Code:  Proper golf attire is mandatory for all players and guests.

GPS & Range finding equipment:  The use of GPS range finding devices is permitted on the Tour.