Sandro Carucci wins €280k; Main Event attracted 1,694 entries.
Marrakech Poker Open set for March 24.
If you need proof that international poker is booming, look no further than the Casino de Marrakech. The 11th edition of the WSOP Circuit Marrakech has officially wrapped, and the numbers are staggering: it is now the largest WSOPC stop ever held outside of the Americas.
Over the ten-day festival, a record-shattering €5.7 million was paid out to players, anchored by a Main Event that drew 1,694 entries and produced a €2.14 million prize pool, the largest in the venue's illustrious 20-year history.
Efficiency and Volume: The Stats Behind the Series
While Switzerland’s Sandro Carucci took home the headline prize of €280,000, the true story was the sheer volume of players flocking to the Es Saadi Marrakech Resort. The tournament fields grew by 10% this year, with an increasingly diverse international complexion.
Sandro Carucci The 25,000 MAD High Roller saw its prize pool climb to €715,000, while the Mini Main Event reached a new high of €600,000. Even the 4,500 MAD Opener, traditionally a smaller event, saw nearly 900 players cycle through the poker room, setting the tone for a festival that never seemed to slow down.
Looking Ahead to the MPO
The record-breaking success of the WSOPC stop has set a high bar for the rest of the year in Morocco. Fortunately, fans won't have to wait long for more action. The Casino de Marrakech has already confirmed that the Marrakech Poker Open (MPO) will return on March 24, with full details and schedules expected to be released shortly.
For a resort that has already hosted 66 international festivals, 2026 is shaping up to be the most successful year yet, cementing Marrakech’s place at the top of the poker destination list.
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