For several days, the Urban Padel Marrakech  lived to the rhythm of the first edition of the  MBD Padel Cup A unique event bringing together professional players, celebrities, former international footballers, comedians, content creators, and padel enthusiasts in an exceptional setting. Combining competition, entertainment, camaraderie, and charitable action, this first edition made a lasting impression.

 A tough competition won by El Amrani and Moumar 

On the sporting level, the  MBD Champions League , competition bringing together the  16 best teams  from  64 pairs entered has kept all its promises.

The format was original:  48 “official” teams composed mainly of Moroccan players, and  16 celebrity teams  They competed throughout the week in an attempt to reach the final draw.

At the end of the main competition, victory went to  Reda El Amrani  et  Adam Moumar .

A true benchmark in Moroccan padel,  Reda El Amrani , a former player ranked around 140th in the ATP world rankings before his career change, continues to reign supreme on the courts of the Kingdom. Alongside him, the young  Adam Moumar  has confirmed his full potential. A creative, explosive and particularly mobile right-sided player, he represents one of the figures of the new Moroccan generation.

In the final, the two Moroccans faced two big names in French padel:  Jerome Inzerillo  et  Max Moreau Despite a very good run, the French were defeated.  6 / 4 6 / 3  facing a Moroccan pair buoyed by their fans.

Beyond the result, this final above all offered a superb spectacle to the many spectators present. More than  500 people  had taken their places around the central track of the Urban Padel to witness this final act. 

In the women's competition, the title went to the French.  Steffi Merah  et  Marie Rondot An important victory for Merah before returning to the international circuit, while Rondot continues his return to competition after several months spent in Australia.

 Stars of football, entertainment and padel gathered in Marrakech 

From the press conference held at the grand hotel of  Savoy Marrakech The atmosphere was set.

In a style he has mastered perfectly,  Redouane Bougheraba  took charge of moderating the presentations, punctuating each intervention with a joke or a friendly little jab that immediately relaxed the atmosphere.

The guest list was impressive. On the football side, several big names were in attendance:  Christian Karembeu ,  Robert Pires ,  Ludovic Giuly ,  Javier Pastore ,  Samir Nasri ,  Marouane Chamakh , but also the  Clement Grenier ,  Gaël Givet ,  Eric Cubilier  or,  Pierre Issa .

The world of entertainment and social media was also represented with  Redouane Bougheraba ,  Farès Salvatore ,  Arilès Samrani  and many content creators.

Not forgetting several figures of French padel such as  Adrien Maigret ,  Jerome Inzerillo  or,  Max Moreau , which contributed significantly to the sporting level of the event.

 The Urban Padel Marrakech, the ideal setting for the event 

Once we arrived at the Urban Padel In Marrakech, many guests discovered a place that largely contributed to the success of this first edition.

With its tracks surrounding a huge central pool, its catering areas and the various stands of the event's partners, the club offered a setting that was particularly appreciated by both players and spectators.

The organization orchestrated by  Amine Cheikh  And all of its teams were unanimously praised throughout the week. Between the welcoming of participants, the sporting management and the numerous activities offered, everything seemed to be in place to make this first edition a success.

 A gala evening worthy of the event 

The closing gala perfectly extended the atmosphere of the week.

Around a generous Moroccan buffet, the participants attended the presentation of trophies for the various competitions before the traditional thanks addressed to the partners and teams mobilized for the event.

The evening then turned into a real party with performances by  Benny Adam  and superstar Lartiste, before the arrival of the most anticipated guest of the evening:  Cheb Khaled .

The legend of rai concluded this first edition in a particularly festive atmosphere, bringing together players, guests and organizers on the dance floor.

A gala evening worthy of the event

 A conclusion marked by sharing 

Before definitively closing this first edition, the MBD Padel Cup has also taken on a solidarity dimension.

The event concluded within the  SOS Children's Village Aït Ourir where several participants met with children deprived of parental support. This gave them the opportunity to share some special moments with legends of football and padel, but also to discover this increasingly popular sport.

In the end, this first  MBD Padel Cup  will have brought together all the ingredients of a great event: sport, spectacle, emotion, stars, sharing and a particularly friendly atmosphere.

And if we are to believe the words of Amine Cheikh The story is only just beginning. A second edition is already being considered. A prospect that already makes you want to head back to Marrakech.

Maceo ZERHAT

Maceo Zerhat discovered padel in 2020 in Savigny-sur-Clairis, Burgundy. He contributed to the club's expansion by bringing his energy and curiosity. Padel Magazinehe transmits his Padel"mania" by skillfully bouncing on all the latest news about your favorite sport!

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