South Australian Sarah King has fired a seven-under-par 65 in the second round of the Ladies European Tour Qualifying School in Morocco to grab a share of fourth place.

King is eight under par, two shots back from current leader Virginia Espejo of Spain at the five-round Marrakech event which will decide the top 30 full cards plus ties on offer.

“It was very exciting,” the 26-year-old from Adelaide said.

“I wasn’t trying to think about my score and it was a bit up and down on the second nine. I chucked a few bogeys in there but I’m absolutely stoked with that, said the 26-year-old from Adelaide.

Compatriot Nikki Campbell shot a one-under 71 to be at seven under and sharing seventh position, while West Australian Whitney Hillier posted a 68 to move into 19th place at four under.

Victorian Breanna Elliott (71) is a further shot back and tied for 30th.

The 141-woman field is spilt over the Al Maaden and Amelkis resorts over the first four days, playing two rounds on each of the courses.

After 72 holes, a cut at 60 plus ties precedes the fifth and final round on the Al Maaden course.