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Unibet Open and DeepStack Open Unveil Collaborative Marrakech 2026 Schedule

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 Es Saadi Marrakech Resort is set to host an eleven-day poker festival this autumn, uniting two of Unibet’s premier live tournament brands. Running from September 24 to October 4, 2026, the Unibet Open Marrakech 2026 will bring the DeepStack Open and the €1,100 Unibet Open Main Event under one roof at the historic Casino de Marrakech.

Unibet Open Marrakech 2026 at a Glance

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 festival replicates the successful combined schedule model used in Paris earlier this year, starting with deepstack tournaments before shifting to high rollers and the main event heats.

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Featured Events of the Joint Festival

The schedule features six headline tournaments, ranging from the deepstack opener to the super high roller. On-site buy-ins are processed in Moroccan Dirhams (MAD), with approximate Euro conversions provided for tracking.

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

Launching the Schedule: Unibet DeepStack Open

The action begins on Thursday, September 24, with Day 1A of the Unibet DeepStack Open Main Event. Organizers have scheduled four starting flights over the first three days of the festival.

The standard flights feature a 50,000-chip starting stack and 50-minute levels, while the final flight on Saturday night uses a turbo structure. Advancing players return to the tables on Sunday, September 27, for Day 2, with the final table playing to a winner 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 split, with 5,300 MAD going to the prize pool and 700 MAD allocated to the tournament fee.

The Unibet Open Marrakech 2026 Schedule

The side event schedule offers plenty of variety, featuring progressive knockouts, bounty formats, and pot-limit Omaha variants running alongside the main events.

Side Events	Date	Bu-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

Main Event Entry Guide: Satellites and Steps

There are three primary avenues for players to enter the Unibet Open Main Event.

Online Qualification via Unibet Poker

Players can win packages online by launching the Unibet Poker client, opening the "Tournaments" tab, selecting "Full Schedule," and filtering by "Unibet Open." Qualifiers range from freerolls and low-cost step events to weekly finals.

Direct packages generally cover the Main Event entry, four nights of lodging, travel expenses, and daily meals.

On-Site Satellites

Live satellites will run directly at the Casino de Marrakech. Several 2,000 MAD satellites are scheduled before and during the Main Event starting flights. Each event carries a target prize value of 140,000 MAD, representing multiple Main Event entries based on participation.

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 choose to buy in directly to the Main Event for 12,000 MAD (approximately €1,100) on-site. The four starting flights allow players to plan their arrival around their preferred starting time.

Why Marrakech Remains a Top Poker Destination

Since launching in 2007, the Unibet Open has selected destinations that balance structured poker with high-quality travel. 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 qualification routes, and buy-ins for all levels, the unibet open marrakech 2026 offers flexibility for both a quick weekend trip and an extended autumn poker holiday.