Simon Griffiths and Steven Alker share the first-round lead at the Trophy Hassan II in Morocco, both carding 4-under-par 69s.
Twenty-three players are within three strokes of the lead, setting the stage for a tight finish.
The challenging course and strong winds made scoring difficult. Alker and Griffiths navigated the conditions well to emerge atop the leaderboard.
The tournament continues with the second round.
