I can vividly recollect my last visit to the Royal Palm in Marrakech. It was June 24, 2016, the day after the UK referendum on membership of the European Union, and as I had an early morning flight out of London, by the time I landed in Africa, the UK had voted to leave the EU, and David Cameron, the UK Prime Minister had resigned.

Chaos ensued back in London – and some would argue, does to this very day – and I recall arriving at the serene lobby of the five-star Fairmont Royal Palm reflecting how calm and relaxing it was compared to the turmoil that I had left just four hours earlier.

My visit in 2016 was as a result of the Moroccan tourist board seeking to promote the North African country as a credible golfing alternative to the Southern European destinations of Spain and Portugal, and upon arrival in Marrakech, you are instantly aware of the fact that you are most definitely not in Europe, something British Nationals are now getting more and more accustomed to post Brexit.

The culture, the language, the currency. Everything is different to Europe, and that also includes the golf – but in a good way. The courses are nowhere near as busy, and the cost of the golf, nowhere near as expensive either.

In the early 2000s, the King of Morocco – His Majesty King Mohammed VI – looking at how the sport had turned around the fortunes of Dubai, prompted a frenzy in activity in an attempt to mirror their Middle Eastern success, and make tourism the second biggest contributor to GDP in the country.

The ‘2010 Vision’ sparked a construction boom with many courses built – and many with grand plans for as yet unfulfilled real estate.

Yet the one stand out success story has to Royal Palm Marrakech which has delivered on its remit of world-class golf, a five-star hotel and residences that have actually been built, sold and are lived in. Situated in the shadows of the snow-capped Atlas Mountains, the Royal Palm Marrakech is a luxury oasis stretching over 231 hectares, yet only 15 minutes away from the hustle and bustle of Marrakech Menara airport.

Opened in 2013, every room at the Fairmont hotel overlooks the golf course and the mountain range, with the 2,000sq² swimming pool forming the centrepiece of the resort.

In total, 134 rooms, suites and villas are available, all complemented by four restaurants offering a diverse range of gastronomy, including the spectacular Al Aïn, serving traditional Moroccan cuisine that needs to be savoured and experienced.

And the dining options are now extended to the clubhouse – or Country Club – which was built a year after my visit, and which forms the starting and end point for visiting golfers.

Built in 2017, the Country Club also has panoramic views of the Atlas Mountains and offers members and their guests a modern, yet relaxed atmosphere with first class amenities.

It naturally boasts a host of facilities that reflect the high standards associated with the name Fairmont, including dining areas Le Sabra Restaurant and Legends’ Bar, coupled with the most exquisite men’s and women’s locker rooms and a golf shop that provides the finest in golfing attire.

The Country Club also offers an exclusive exercise and yoga room as well as a semi-Olympic swimming pool, but it is the golf course which is the main attraction.

Designed by Cabell B. Robinson, the par-72 course at Royal Palm measures 7,226 yards off the back tees, and is a fair test of ability for golfers of all handicaps. Wide-open fairways and generous greens make for a more friendly and relaxed golfing experience, with the layout designed primarily for the ‘average’ golfer, as opposed to the occasional touring professional.

That’s not to say that the course is easy – far from it – but it is fair, with the ability to run approach shots up to greens, rather than having to negotiate tricky greenside approach bunkers as is so often the case in the Middle East.

Formerly an olive plantation, Robinson has crafted what was once a feature-less plain into a beautiful golf course featuring 1,500 palm trees, all of which were planted by hand. He closely observed the environment and landscape, taking into consideration the Wadi river that runs through the area, with every tree and every hill combining to create a course bordered by bougainvillea and oleanders.

The transformation has been truly spectacular, and if I had to pick out one individual hole for merit, it would have to be the par 3, seventh hole, which plays to a peninsula island green protected by bunkers.

With Morocco located in North Africa and therefore outside of the EU Schengen Area – which will later this year introduce a US-style ETIAS visa for all non-EU visitors – travel to Morocco remains visa free.

Furthermore, the country is not governed by the 90/180 day rule that limits stays within the Schengen area, meaning that non-EU investors seeking opportunities to purchase real estate on a golf course away from the traditional markets of France, Portugal and Spain, really should consider Morocco, and in particular, Royal Palm.

It may have taken seven years, but at last, I think I may have finally found one benefit of Brexit.