Marrakech Prepares for Unibet Open 2026 as Dual Brands Join Forces

By Mauritz Altikardes

14 Jul 2026

Mauritz Altikardes 14 Jul 2026

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Unibet Open Marrakech runs Sep 24–Oct 4, 2026, at Casino de Marrakech.
Six headliner tournaments, including €1,100 Main Event with four starting flights.
Online and live satellite qualifiers available for Main Event entries.

The Moroccan city of Marrakech will host a major collaborative poker festival this autumn, bringing together two of Unibet’s most recognizable live tournament brands. Scheduled from September 24 to October 4, 2026, the Unibet Open Marrakech 2026 will stage the Unibet DeepStack Open alongside the headline €1,100 Unibet Open Main Event at the historic Casino de Marrakech, located inside the Es Saadi Marrakech Resort.

A Quick Look: Unibet Open Marrakech 2026

Detail	Information
Festival dates	24 September to 4 October 2026
Location	Casino de Marrakech
Resort	Es Saadi Marrakech Resort
Main Event dates	30 September to 4 October 2026
Main Event buy in	12,000 MAD, approximately €1,100
Main Event format	No Limit Hold’em
Starting stack	50,000 chips
Main Event starting flights	Four
Online qualification	Satellites through Unibet Poker
Live qualification	Main Event satellites available at the venue

The scheduling approach follows the successful dual-brand framework utilized during the Paris leg earlier in the year, ensuring action across all bankroll tiers.

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Marquee Tournaments on the Autumn Schedule

The eleven-day program features six major events spanning deepstack, mini, high roller, and super high roller formats. Buy-ins are listed in Moroccan Dirhams (MAD), with the approximate Euro conversions provided for travel planning.

Tournament	Dates	Buy in
Unibet DeepStack Open Main Event	24 to 28 September	6,000 MAD, approximately €550
Unibet Open Mini Main	27 to 29 September	3,000 MAD, approximately €300
Unibet Open High Roller	29 to 30 September	16,000 MAD, approximately €1,500
Unibet Open Main Event	30 September to 4 October	12,000 MAD, approximately €1,100
Unibet Open Monsterstack	3 to 4 October	6,000 MAD, approximately €600
Unibet Open Super High Roller	4 October	25,000 MAD, approximately €2,500

Opening Act: Unibet DeepStack Open Details

The festival kicks off on Thursday, September 24, with the initial flight of the Unibet DeepStack Open Main Event. The opening segment features four starting flights spread over three days, giving players multiple opportunities to build a stack.

The structure of the standard flights provides a 50,000-chip starting stack paired with 50-minute levels. The final starting flight on Saturday night utilizes an accelerated turbo clock. Surviving players advance to Day 2 on Sunday, September 27, before crowning a champion on Monday, September 28.

Flight	Date	Start time
Day 1A	Thursday, 24 September	15:00
Day 1B	Friday, 25 September	15:00
Day 1C	Saturday, 26 September	13:00
Day 1D Turbo	Saturday, 26 September	21:00
Day 2	Sunday, 27 September	16:00
Final Day	Monday, 28 September	15:00

The 6,000 MAD entry fee allocates 5,300 MAD to the prize pool, with the remaining 700 MAD held as a venue tournament fee.

Unibet Open Marrakech 2026 Schedule Overview

The side event calendar is packed with bounty formats, progressive knockouts, and pot-limit Omaha variants to keep the casino floor busy throughout the eleven-day stretch.

Selected side event	Date	Buy in
Progressive Knockout	Sunday, 27 September	4,000 MAD
Nightly Bounty	Sunday, 27 September	2,000 MAD
Progressive Knockout Six Max	Tuesday, 29 September	4,000 MAD
No Limit Knockout Bounty	Tuesday, 29 September	2,500 MAD
Premium Progressive Knockout	Friday, 2 October	8,000 MAD
Turbo Deepstack	Friday, 2 October	2,500 MAD
Unibet Open Turbo Event	Sunday, 4 October	5,000 MAD
Pot Limit Omaha	Sunday, 4 October	4,000 MAD
Closer Turbo Deepstack	Sunday, 4 October	2,700 MAD

Main Event heats	Date	Start time
Day 1A	Wednesday, 30 September	12:00
Day 1B Speed	Wednesday, 30 September	21:30
Day 1C	Thursday, 1 October	12:00
Day 1D Turbo	Thursday, 1 October	21:30
Day 2	Friday, 2 October	13:00
Day 3	Saturday, 3 October	14:00
Final Day	Sunday, 4 October	16:00

Tournament Entry: Online Packages, Satellites, and Direct Buy-ins

Competitors can secure their entry into the unibet open marrakech 2026 Main Event using three main pathways.

Online Qualification via Unibet Poker

Online players can win packages by logging into the Unibet Poker software, navigating to the "Tournaments" tab, opening the "Full Schedule" view, and filtering specifically for "Unibet Open" tournaments.

Packages often include the Main Event buy-in, four nights of lodging, travel funds, and meals, though players should check individual satellite details before registering.

On-Site Satellites

Live qualification is available directly at the Casino de Marrakech. Multiple 2,000 MAD satellites are scheduled before and during the Main Event starting flights. Each event targets a prize value of 140,000 MAD, converting into multiple seats based on attendance.

Live Main Event satellite	Date	Time	Buy in
Satellite 1	Tuesday, 29 September	18:00	2,000 MAD
Satellite 2	Wednesday, 30 September	16:00	2,000 MAD
Satellite 3	Thursday, 1 October	12:00	2,000 MAD
Satellite 4	Thursday, 1 October	18:00	2,000 MAD

Direct Registration

Players can buy in directly to the Main Event for 12,000 MAD (approximately €1,100). The combination of standard, speed, and turbo flights provides flexibility for those building a specific travel itinerary around the series.

What Awaits Players at the Es Saadi Resort

Since its inception in 2007, the Unibet Open has focused on delivering a player-centric tournament experience that blends competition with high-quality host cities. Marrakech fits this approach perfectly. The Casino de Marrakech is located inside the Es Saadi resort, placing players close to the gardens, pools, and high-end dining of the property.

Whether planning a focused, three-day trip for the €1,100 Main Event or looking to settle in for an eleven-day Moroccan holiday, players will find a structured and highly accessible festival layout.

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