Final Countdown: The Hendon Mob Championship Heads to Marrakech for Historic Irish Open International Debut

The cards are nearly ready to go in the air! The Hendon Mob Championship arrives in Morocco on Tuesday, November 10, marking the first-ever THMC event on Moroccan soil and our historic debut in North Africa.

The countdown is on for The Hendon Mob Championship (THMC) Marrakech, with just days remaining before the cards go in the air at Casino de Marrakech on Tuesday, November 10, 2026.

The event carries plenty of significance, officially opening the second-ever Irish Open International stop and bringing The Hendon Mob Championship to Morocco for the first time. It also marks a major milestone for THMC, with Marrakech hosting the brand’s inaugural event in North Africa as our global footprint continues to expand into some of poker’s most exciting destinations.

For players who have yet to finalize their plans, now is the time to get everything in order. Flights, accommodation and tournament schedules should be firmly on the radar, with Marrakech ready to welcome an international field for a special week of poker.

A Historic First for The Hendon Mob Championship

While THMC has continued to build its international presence, Morocco marks another exciting step in that journey.

The Marrakech festival will be the first THMC staged on Moroccan soil and the first time the series has ventured into North Africa. It’s a fitting destination for such a milestone, with Morocco boasting a long-standing reputation as an international poker destination.

The partnership with the Irish Open makes the occasion even more special. The Hendon Mob has enjoyed a long-standing relationship with the Irish Open, one of the world’s oldest and most cherished poker festivals. That connection continues to develop as the Irish Open takes its international ambitions to new destinations.

Following the inaugural Irish Open International stop in Sydney, Marrakech represents the next chapter in that journey, with THMC once again playing an important role in bringing the poker community together.

Casino de Marrakech Set to Welcome the Players

The action takes place at Casino de Marrakech, located within the prestigious Es Saadi Resort, a venue synonymous with luxury hospitality and international poker.

Renowned for hosting top-tier poker series and welcoming players from around the world, the casino provides an ideal setting for the latest chapter in the THMC story.

Of course, an Irish Open festival is about considerably more than what happens at the poker tables.

Players can expect the familiar atmosphere that has helped make the Irish Open such a beloved fixture on the international poker calendar. Lively cash games, social gatherings and plenty of camaraderie away from the felt are all part of the experience, with the opportunity to connect with fellow players from across the globe.

That mix of competitive poker and a welcoming social atmosphere has helped build the Irish Open’s reputation over the years, and Marrakech promises to bring that same spirit to North Africa.

The Final Countdown Is On!

With Tuesday, November 10 fast approaching, the final preparations are underway for a landmark event in The Hendon Mob Championship’s international journey.

Whether you’re a regular THMC player, a familiar face from the Irish Open circuit, or looking to experience the series for the first time, Marrakech offers a chance to be part of something historic.

The first Moroccan THMC. The first North African THMC. And the opening event of the second Irish Open International stop.

The countdown is nearly over. Finalize your travel plans, check out the festival schedule and get ready to take your seat.

We’ll see you in Marrakech!