Phillip Pryce hit a round of 66 to take the lead in day two of the Hassan Trophy in Morocco.
Despite high winds meaning that the majority of the players will have to complete their second rounds on Saturday, the Welshman ended the day on 10-under-par.
Spain's Jose Manuel Lara is one shot further back, while overnight leader Damien McGrane was unable to take to the field for his second round.
England's Robert Rock recovered from an opening round of 77 as he carded a 68 to leave him just inside the expected cut mark on one-over.
