Exploring Marrakech: Golfing at Assoufid and Al Maaden, culinary delights and nightlife adventures

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Remaining in the magnificent Marrakech for another episode of Golf Travel Tales, host Immy Barclay uncovers the city’s neverending options, delicious cuisine and fun activities!

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00:00This program is brought to you by Morocco, Kingdom of Light.

00:13Moroccan cuisine is famous for the amazing colors and flavors characterized by this mixture

00:18of sweet and savory, it's that unique fusion of spices.

00:22So when you're in Marrakech, head to the Medina and get yourself to the soup.

00:26After some great food at the Medina, I'm ready to play at Asoufid Golf Club.

00:35The Asoufid Golf Club is a desert-style course lined with olive and palm trees, and it's

00:40been especially designed to minimize water consumption.

00:43Now, you've got these amazing panoramic views of the Atlas Mountains.

00:47The course layout was designed by former European tour player, Nile Cameron.

00:52It's 18 holes, it's a par 72, and it is a real challenge for golfers.

00:56Does that sound about right, Guy?

00:58That sounds absolutely right, yeah.

00:59Great to see you.

01:00It's a pleasure to welcome you.

01:02But yeah, as I was mentioning, there's, you know, there've been a lot of olive trees transplanted

01:08at the beginning of when they constructed the golf course, about 2,200 of them, so...

01:13That's immense.

01:14Yeah, it is.

01:15Guy, your signature 17th has got one of the best views I've ever seen.

01:24What can you tell me about this?

01:25Yes, this is a great par 3, 150 meters downhill, superb backdrop.

01:30And a canyon we've got to get the ball over.

01:32Yeah, and that can be a problem.

01:33Let's have a go.

01:38We're at the 14th, which is one of the most strategic holes of the golf course.

01:42It's a par 5 with a double fairway.

01:44Very unique, Guy.

01:46Are you going to go left or right?

01:47I'm going to choose the left side, and hopefully, that's where it's going to go.

01:50Yeah, let's hope so.

01:51Have fun.

01:52After being inspired by all the wonderful food in Marrakech, I'm going to learn how

01:57to cook a traditional Moroccan tagine.

02:00Hello.

02:01Hi, Amy.

02:02I'm Fatima.

02:03I'm loving the look of your spices already.

02:05Sure.

02:06Today, we will cook lamb tagine with pearls and almonds.

02:09Oh, divine.

02:10What is in the 36 spices?

02:12There is two tips of the pepper.

02:14There is cardamom, and also, there is canola, there is some ginger.

02:19Plus some more.

02:20Yeah.

02:21And once everything is mixed together, you pop the tagine on top of the hot coals.

02:26Oh, Fatima, finally.

02:29After two hours, we have the tagine.

02:33Bon appetit.

02:35Shukran.

02:36Oh, it looks so good.

02:38And now it's time for my last round of golf here in Marrakech.

02:42I am at the Almaden Golf Course, which is situated at the foot of the Atlas Mountains.

02:47Now, this 18-hole par 73 course is probably one of the most creative of the Moroccan golf

02:53courses because it's inside an open-air sculpture park.

02:57Now, Nicolas, good to see you.

02:59Hi, nice to meet you.

03:00Welcome to Almaden Golf Course.

03:02Well, you're the person to show us around the place.

03:04I'm happy to.

03:08Almaden is one of a kind.

03:10It's designed by Kyle Phillips and combines a Scottish style with the influence of the

03:14Marrakech Minara Gardens.

03:16Now, we're at 12, which is a par 3, surrounded by these rectangular pools.

03:19All the water here is sustainably managed.

03:22Now, Nicolas, you're going to hit it.

03:30So, they say this here is the most challenging hole, the 18th.

03:33It's a par 5 with a dog leg to the left.

03:36Now, there's a bunker here.

03:37It's a famous bunker, the Seven Saints.

03:39I say there's nothing saintly about that.

03:41This could just destroy my school card.

03:49Well, that was challenging, and the sun is setting, but it doesn't mean the day is done.

03:53It is time to head into Marrakech and see what this city has to offer.

04:01It wouldn't be a trip to Marrakech without experiencing its exciting nightlife.

04:05This city has such a buzz.

04:24Wow, Marrakech.

04:25I have been challenged by the golf courses and really embraced by the city.

04:30I cannot wait to come back.

04:35Here are the great Marrakech courses to hit the ball at.

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