Casino de Marrakech
Es Saadi Marrakech Resort, Rue Ibrahim El Mazini, Marrakech 40000 · Marrakech · Morocco
Morocco's oldest casino, open since 1952 inside the Es Saadi resort, and the country's venue of record for international poker festivals.
What the room deals
The casino's published game list includes Texas Hold'em, Omaha and Dealer's Choice alongside Stud Poker and Ultimate Texas Hold'em. That distinction matters: the last two are dealer-banked table games, while the first three are the formats where players compete against each other. Roulette, blackjack, their video versions and slot machines complete the floor.
The festival venue
Es Saadi names four recurring events the casino has hosted: the World Poker Tour National, the World Series of Poker Circuit, the Winamax SISMIX and the Marrakech Poker Open. Two more have landed in 2026: the Unibet Open played its Marrakech stop here from 24 September to 4 October, and the Irish Open arrives from 10 to 15 November with 36 events — the tour's first festival in North Africa.
History
The resort records the casino as the first to open in Morocco, inaugurated in 1952 and fully renovated in 2003 with the original facade kept.
What we could not verify
The resort publishes no cash-game stakes, no table count and no opening hours, and the casino has no website of its own — the 'visit the casino website' link leads to its Instagram account. Treat any stakes you read elsewhere as unconfirmed until the cage tells you.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the Casino de Marrakech spread real poker?
Yes. Its own game list names Texas Hold'em, Omaha and Dealer's Choice, which are played between players, as well as the house-banked Stud Poker and Ultimate Texas Hold'em.
How old is the casino?
It opened in 1952 and, on the resort's own account, was the first casino in Morocco. It was fully renovated in 2003.
Which poker festivals play there?
The resort names the WPT National, the WSOP Circuit, the Winamax SISMIX and the Marrakech Poker Open. The Unibet Open played there in September and October 2026, and the Irish Open arrives in November 2026.
Where is it?
Inside the Es Saadi Marrakech Resort on Rue Ibrahim El Mazini, Marrakech 40000.