King Hassan II Trophy and Rabat, Morocco

The 36th annual King Hassan II Trophy was contested in Morocco's capital city of Rabat Nov. 5-9. It was founded by King Hassan II, who passed away in 1999. This year, the golf tournament was presided by the country's Prince Moulay Rachid and is one of Morocco's most prestigious international sporting events that draws an international field and audience.

Contested at the Royal Dar es Salam Golf Club, the field featured 24 pros from both the men's and women's tours, including Ernie Els, Paul McGinley, Johan Edfors and the United States' Mark O'Meara. On the women's side, Laura Davies headlined a competitive women's tournament for the Princess Lalla Cup.

Here is a look at the week's festivities and also some photos of the historic Moroccan city itself.

King Hassan II Trophy and Rabat, Morocco - amateur

One primary purpose of the King Hassan II Trophy is to spawn interest in junior golf, like this boy who played with Mark O'Meara in the Pro-Am.

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Photos from the King Hassan II Trophy and Rabat, Morocco - Ilonen

Finland's Mikko Ilonen tees off on the Red Course at Royal Dar es Salam Golf Club.

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King Hassan II Trophy and Rabat, Morocco - Laura Davies

England's Laura Davies won the Princess Lalla Trophy on the women's side.

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Photos from the King Hassan II Trophy and Rabat, Morocco - young fans

One of the main goals of the King Hassan II Trophy was to introduce golf to younger Moroccans.

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Photos from the King Hassan II Trophy and Rabat, Morocco - Verchenova

Competing in the Princess Lalla Cup, Maria Verchenova is Russia's only female touring professional.

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Photos from the King Hassan II Trophy and Rabat, Morocco - No. 9

The par-3 ninth hole is one of the Royal Dar es Salam Golf Club Red Course's most popular, playing entirely over water.

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Photos from the King Hassan II Trophy and Rabat, Morocco - Faycal

One of Morocco's top professionals, Faycal Serghini, competed in the King Hassan II Trophy.

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Photos from the King Hassan II Trophy and Rabat, Morocco - Chellah Roman ruins

Once occupied by Roman rule, the Chellah Roman ruins remain near the heart of Rabat, Morocco.

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Photos from the King Hassan II Trophy and Rabat, Morocco - Hassan Tower

The King Hassan Tower is in the heart of Rabat, Morocco.

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Photos from the King Hassan II Trophy and Rabat, Morocco - Hassan guard

Guards watch over the King Hassan Tower in Rabat, Morocco.

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Photos from the King Hassan II Trophy and Rabat, Morocco - citizens

Morocco's capital city and smaller than Casablanca, Rabat is still very traditional, especially with older citizens.

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Photos from the King Hassan II Trophy and Rabat, Morocco - Kasbah

A dog walks down the alley of the historic Kasbah District in Rabat, Morocco, which dates back to the 11th century.

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Photos from the King Hassan II Trophy and Rabat, Morocco

The skyline in Rabat, Morocco, is worth seeing.

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Photos from the King Hassan II Trophy and Rabat, Morocco - Edfors

Sweden's Johan Edfors finished third at the King Hassan II Trophy at Royal Dar es Salam Golf Club.

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Photos from the King Hassan II Trophy and Rabat, Morocco - women fans

The King Hassan II Trophy brought out many younger fans to Royal Dar es Salam Golf Club.

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Photos from the King Hassan II Trophy and Rabat, Morocco - Els & Prince

Ernie Els won the King Hassan II Trophy and was presented his award by Prince Moulay Rachid.

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