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Tamuda Bay

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nyone who has not taken a golf
holiday to Morocco is missing out
on somewhere quite special. This is
a country that’s on a mission to take
on the likes of Spain at their own
game, and new golf clubs and resorts are springing
up everywhere.
Here at Great Golf, we love to cover the regular
locations such as Marrakech or Agadir, but are
always keen to show our readers somewhere that
they have possibly not come across before. Tamuda
Bay, in the north of the country, is well worth the
trip, especially when there is a five star Sofitel
Hotel there as well.

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STUNNING SCENERY. Located to the south-east
of Tangier and facing out into the Mediterranean
Sea, Tamuda Bay i s just the perfect place to stay
and relax. There are plenty of flights to Tangier
from the UK, but for those intrepid travellers who
maybe want to combine some time in Spain as
well, you could take the ferry across the Strait of
Gibraltar.
You will find that you are not the first to discover this area. There has been a city here since the
third century BC and various civilizations have
settled here, the Berbers, Romans and Phoenicians
to name but a few.
Tamuda Bay is one of the newest developments
in the country, and its proximity to Tangier makes
it easily accessible. With a combination of great
beaches, stunning surroundings and that essential
Moroccan style, visitors will find plenty to do and
see. The coastline here is exceptional and the drive
from Tangier, with the sea on your left and the
stunning Rif Mountains to your right, is magical.

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Bear in mind that a flight to Tangier is under three
hours, but you arrive in a different world.
MODERN AND CHIC. In May 2016 the Sofitel

Tamuda Bay opened its doors. This five-star beachfront hotel has set a new standard in refinement
and sophistication for the location. The architect
for this project was Galal Mahmoud, who brought
a mixture of traditional Moroccan and 1950s
French Riviera glamour to the design.
Having 82 rooms, the hotel is large enough to
have all the facilities you would expect of a luxury
establishment, while not being overly expansive.
Each room has a balcony with views out to the
Mediterranean or gardens. For guests looking for
an extra level of comfort, there is a choice of the
royal suite, five junior suites, three So Spa suites,
five signature villas and eight beach suites, with
private terrace and Jacuzzi. As with all Sofitel
Hotels, the aim is to offer excellence in a calming
environment.
SO SPA. The hotel has a vast amount of space
dedicated to its spa facilities. Decorated in warm
colours, the spa has an authentic hammam, sauna,
unique hydrotherapy, beauty and detox treatments,
plus a lovely relaxation area. So if your neck and
shoulders are aching after a long day on the course,
you know where to go for a proper unwind.
HIDDEN GEM. Golfing in the perfect environment,
with sun, sea and mountains in abundance – what
could be better? The Cabo Negro Golf Course is
well worth any golfer’s time. Aesthetically pleasing
and as technically challenging as you want to make
it, the front nine follows the scenic coastline with