Full Schedule & Buy-ins for 2026 Marrakech Poker Open

After more than two decades on the calendar, the Marrakech Poker Open is gearing up for another trip to the tables this spring.

The long-running festival returns to the Casino de Marrakech at the Es Saadi Marrakech Resort from March 24–29, marking the 67th edition of the series. While the setting remains the same, the approach this year is a little different.

Instead of stretching the schedule across a packed week of events, organizers have trimmed things back. The 2026 edition runs for six days and keeps the spotlight firmly on its headline tournaments.

PokerNews will be on site throughout the festival providing live updates from the MPO Main Event, covering the action as players battle it out for the title in Morocco.

Marrakech Poker Open Full Schedule

Everything You Need to Know for the Main Event

The MPO Main Event carries a 15,000 MAD (€1,390) buy-in and kicks off on March 26.

Players begin with 50,000 chips, and 45-minute levels from the start should leave plenty of room to play. There are three starting flights for the event:

• Day 1A — March 26
• Day 1B — March 27
• Day 1C Turbo — March 27

The remaining players return for Day 2 on March 28, with the festival wrapping up the following day when the Main Event champion is crowned on March 29. Players can get in on the cheap thanks to the plethora of satellites on the schedule.

Alongside the Main Event are two bigger buy-in tournaments for players looking to take a shot at something with higher stakes.

The MPO High Roller comes with a 20,000 MAD (€1,850) buy-in, while the MPO Super High Roller raises the bar further at 30,000 MAD (€2,780).

Side Events Across the Week

While the schedule is a little more compact this year, there is still plenty to keep players busy across the six days.

Events like the MPO Opener, MonsterStack, Progressive KO, and Mystery Bounty give players a mix of formats, while the nightly One Night NLH tournaments provide a quicker option for those looking to jump into something that requires less commitment.

Marrakech Poker Open Packages

Players traveling to Morocco can choose from several Marrakech Poker Open packages that combine accommodation at the Es Saadi Resort with tournament entries or credits.

The MPO Full Week package includes seven nights (March 23–30) plus entries to the MPO Opener (6,000 MAD) and the MPO Main Event (15,000 MAD). Prices start from 27,120 MAD (€2,505).

The MPO VIP package also covers seven nights, but includes seats in the High Roller (20,000 MAD) and the Main Event, starting from 40,100 MAD (€3,710).

Players focused on the Main Event can opt for a five-night Main Event package, while the SuperSides package includes four nights and 10,000 MAD in tournament credits for side events.

Packages are available across several hotels at the resort, including Palace Es Saadi, Hotel Es Saadi, Hotel El Andalou, and Hotel Kennedy.

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