The 1996 Marbella Open was a men's tennis tournament played on the outdoor clay courts at Club de Tenis Puente Romano in Marbella, Spain and was part of the World Series of the 1996 ATP Tour.

It was the second edition of the tournament (after being held in Valencia the previous year) and was held from 30 September until 6 October 1996.

Unseeded Marc-Kevin Goellner won the singles title.

[3] Marc-Kevin Goellner defeated Àlex Corretja 7–6(7–4), 7–6(7–2) Andrew Kratzmann / Jack Waite defeated Pablo Albano / Lucas Arnold 6–7, 6–3, 6–4