Moroccan Autumn: Unibet Open Marrakech 2026 Announces 11-Day Schedule
- 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.
An eleven-day poker festival in Morocco is set to highlight the autumn tournament calendar. Running from September 24 to October 4, 2026, the Unibet Open Marrakech 2026 will bring together two of the operator’s most popular brands at the Casino de Marrakech, located in the Es Saadi Marrakech Resort.
Unibet Open Marrakech 2026 Facts
| 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 |
Following the same dual-brand format used in Paris earlier this year, the schedule kicks off with deepstack play before moving into the high roller events and the flagship €1,100 Main Event.
The Festival's Premier Tournament Lineup
The published tournament grid features six major events designed to accommodate a wide range of bankrolls. Although buy-ins are officially processed in Moroccan Dirhams (MAD), approximate Euro equivalents are provided for reference.
| 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 |
Structural Breakdown of the Unibet DeepStack Open
The festival starts on Thursday, September 24, with the opening starting flight of the Unibet DeepStack Open Main Event. Organizers will run four starting flights over the first three days of the festival.
The standard flights come with a 50,000 starting stack and 50-minute levels, while the final flight on Saturday night utilizes a faster turbo structure. Advancing players return for Day 2 on Sunday, September 27, with the final table scheduled to conclude 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 is divided into 5,300 MAD for the prize pool and a 700 MAD tournament fee.
Complete Daily Heats and Side Actions
The eleven-day program features a balanced mix of tournaments, including bounty events, PLO formats, and turbo deepstacks running alongside the main events.
| Side Events | 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 |
Access Routes to the €1,100 Main Event
There are three primary ways for players to secure a seat in the Unibet Open Main Event.
Online Qualification via Unibet Poker
Players can win packages online through the Unibet Poker software. In the client, players can go to the "Tournaments" section, open the "Full Schedule" view, and filter by "Unibet Open" to find qualifiers ranging from freerolls to weekly finals.
Packages generally include the Main Event buy-in, four nights of lodging, travel expenses, and daily meals.
Live Satellite Tournaments
Players traveling to Marrakech without an entry can play live satellites at the Casino de Marrakech. Several 2,000 MAD satellites are scheduled before and during the Main Event starting flights. Each event is listed with a target prize pool value of 140,000 MAD, representing multiple Main Event entries based on field size.
| 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 Entry
Players can also buy in directly to the Main Event for 12,000 MAD (approximately €1,100). The four starting flights make it easy to coordinate arrival around preferred play times.
Tournament History and the Es Saadi Casino Experience
Since its launch in 2007, the Unibet Open has combined a recreational-friendly poker environment with premier travel locations. The Casino de Marrakech is located within the Es Saadi resort, keeping players close to the pool, gardens, hotel, and restaurants throughout the eleven-day schedule.
With two Main Events, multiple satellite paths, and buy-ins for all levels, the unibet open marrakech 2026 offers flexibility for both a quick weekend trip or an extended autumn poker holiday.
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