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Irish Open Marrakech 2026: Full Poker Tournament Schedule
30th October, 11:44 | by Irish Open

Irish Open Marrakech 2026: Full Poker Tournament Schedule

The Irish Poker Open is bringing the action - and the craic - to Marrakech! From November 10th to 15th, Casino de Marrakech at the stunning Es Saadi Marrakech Resort will host six days of tournament poker, combining the unmistakable...

Win a €2,000 Package for the Irish Open Marrakech 2026!
29th October, 13:42 | by Melvin

Win a €2,000 Package for the Irish Open Marrakech 2026!

Fancy a trip to Marrakech with six nights of hotel accommodation and a ticket to the Irish Open Main Event included? The Irish Open Marrakech is giving one lucky winner the opportunity to win a package worth €2,000, combining tournament...

Elizabeth Bennett-Martin: ”More Than Poker, It’s About the People”
21st October, 18:44 | by Melvin

Elizabeth Bennett-Martin: ”More Than Poker, It’s About the People”

Elizabeth Bennett-Martin has been coming to the Irish Open since 2016, and her colourful personality has made her a familiar face around the poker tables. But there is much more to Elizabeth than poker, and her story reaches far beyond...

Getting to Marrakech – from as little as £15.99!
1st October, 10:42 | by Mad Harper

Getting to Marrakech – from as little as £15.99!

One of the big benefits of Marrakech being such a popular tourist destination is that it’s super well-connected to airports all over the world. Irish Open Marrakech runs November 10–15 at Casino de Marrakech with some 36 events taking place...

Irish Open Marrakech 2026 Schedule Announced
28th September, 13:57 | by Mad Harper

Irish Open Marrakech 2026 Schedule Announced

The Irish Open is heading to Marrakech this November for the second stop on its 2026 global tour – and the full schedule is now out!   The six-day festival takes place from November 10–15 at the Casino de Marrakech,...

Off the felt – sightseeing in Marrakech
25th September, 10:05 | by Mad Harper

Off the felt – sightseeing in Marrakech

With a super-charged poker schedule and all the amenities of the glamorous Es Saadi resort to explore, you may find it surprisingly hard to find time for sightseeing during Irish Open Marrakech in November. But try you must - because...

Where to Stay in Marrakech: Your Festival Hotel Guide
10th August, 16:07 | by Melvin

Where to Stay in Marrakech: Your Festival Hotel Guide

The fun in Marrakech doesn’t stop when you leave the casino floor. There’s great food, nightlife, warm weather and plenty to see around the city, so where you stay can make a big difference to your trip. For the upcoming...

Why the Irish Poker Open should be on every player’s bucket-list
6th August, 11:00 | by Mad Harper

Why the Irish Poker Open should be on every player’s bucket-list

In the four plus decades since it was first launched by Irish bookmaker Terry Rogers, the Irish Open has grown from a tiny niche event in a hidden-away Dublin poker room to one of the biggest poker festivals in Europe....

Why Nikolett loves Marrakech!
30th July, 11:00 | by Mad Harper

Why Nikolett loves Marrakech!

Irish Open poker dealer Nikolett Kamaras has been a massive Marrakech fan since she first worked there in 2024. From sunbathing by the casino pool to visiting the city’s famous souks and sampling fabulous Moroccan cuisine, Nikolett believes it’s an...