Golf courses are intrinsically located in densely vegetated natural areas that need to be irrigated and protected. Golf courses bring a breath of fresh air to surrounding towns and residential areas. They are green lungs in the same way as the green belt that surrounds the city of Rabat. In this respect, golf courses are preserved spaces that are also home to wildlife, which finds a natural refuge there, and flora, which benefits from the upkeep of these areas to flourish. In this way, golf courses help to reinforce biodiversity.
For many years, the Royal Moroccan Golf Federation has attached great importance to the eco-responsible management of golf courses and the natural resources within these structures. In this context, the Federation supports national efforts in terms of sustainable development and promotes the environmental efforts made by clubs. The goal is to support clubs in their sustainability efforts, through an integrated approach that reconciles human, agronomic, environmental, and economic requirements.
Under the High Instructions of His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid, the Royal Moroccan Golf Federation, aware of the importance of preserving the environment, is committed to promoting and encouraging eco-responsible management of golf courses around the kingdom, notably through the creation of its Water and Environment Commission in 2019 and the launch of the Golf Go Green strategy in 2021.
Through its Water & Environment Commission, the RMGF works to:
- • Raising awareness of water conservation among clubs and greenkeepers.
- • The adoption by golf courses of best practices in water conservation and rationalization.
- • The organization of federal competitions and events only in golf courses that comply with water resource conservation and use only non-conventional water.
- • Liaising with the relevant ministerial departments to monitor and support golf courses in implementing their environmental approach.
- • Communicating respect for golfer etiquette to protect the golf course.