Lalla Meryem Cup under way in Rabat

The first round of the Lalla Meryem Cup is under way on a damp morning at Royal Golf Dar Es Salam in the Moroccan capital of Rabat after heavy rain and thunderstorms overnight.

The Blue Course is holding up well in the conditions are there are plenty of birdies on the leader board. Leading LET Rookie professional Justine Dreher of France took the early advantage after picking up a pair of birdies in her first three holes from the 10th this morning.

Meanwhile the Trophee Hassan II is in full swing with the male European Tour players out on the Red Course.