Unibet Open Marrakech 2026 Set to Ignite Eleven-Day Autumn Poker Festival

The live poker circuit is turning its focus toward North Africa this autumn as two mid-stakes tournament brands join forces. From September 24 to October 4, 2026, the Unibet Open Marrakech 2026 will deliver eleven days of competitive action at the Casino de Marrakech. 

The official tournament lineup includes six headline events tailored to accommodate varying bankroll levels, ranging from accessible deepstack formats to high-stakes showdowns. 

While tournament buy-ins are processed on-site using Moroccan Dirhams (MAD), the estimated Euro equivalents provide a baseline reference for international visitors.

Tournament operations officially begin on Thursday, September 24, with the opening starting flight of the Unibet DeepStack Open Main Event. To manage player volume, organizers have scheduled four separate starting flights over the opening three days of play.

The standard starting flights feature a deep 50,000-chip starting stack and 50-minute blind levels, while the final flight on Saturday evening shifts to a accelerated turbo format. Players who successfully advance through their respective opening flights will return to the tables on Sunday, September 27, with the final champion crowned on Monday, September 28.

The eleven-day calendar includes a diverse selection of non-hold'em formats, bounty structures, and turbo events running alongside the main schedule. This allows players to build a comprehensive tournament itinerary throughout the Moroccan trip.

Players can win full tournament packages online through the Unibet Poker software client. By accessing the "Tournaments" section and filtering for the "Unibet Open" tab, competitors can progress from low-cost steps and freerolls to weekly finals. 

Standard packages generally cover the Main Event buy-in, four nights of luxury accommodation, travel stipends, and daily meals. Players are advised to check the specifics of each satellite in the poker lobby before entering.

For players registering directly at the Casino de Marrakech, several 2,000 MAD live satellites run before and during the Main Event starting flights. Each of these satellite tournaments targets a prize value of 140,000 MAD, which converts into multiple direct entries based on field participation.

Players can bypass the qualification phase and buy in directly to the Main Event for 12,000 MAD (approximately €1,100). The availability of four distinct starting flights, including evening turbo runs, allows players to plan their arrival around their preferred starting schedule.

Since launching in 2007, the Unibet Open has established a reputation for selecting travel destinations that offer a balance of high-stakes poker and leisure. The Es Saadi Marrakech Resort perfectly aligns with this philosophy, placing the casino, gardens, swimming pools, and high-end restaurants within easy reach of the player lodging.

With buy-ins scaled for different budgets and multiple paths to entry, the autumn event is structured to accommodate both quick Main Event weekend trips and extensive eleven-day poker holidays.