Celebrate the arrival of a brand-new year in a truly magical way with our Marrakech New Year’s Eve Desert Tour 2026, a once-in-a-lifetime experience that combines reflection, adventure, and joy beneath the vast desert sky. This 7-day journey takes you from the vibrant streets of Marrakech through the High Atlas Mountains, the UNESCO-listed Ait Benhaddou, and the cinematic landscapes of Ouarzazate to the golden dunes of Merzouga.
As part of your Marrakech New Year’s Eve 2026 plans, you’ll welcome the New Year with live Berber music, a festive campfire dinner, and starlit celebrations. This exclusive New Year’s Eve desert tour Morocco includes a vibrant NYE 2026 Marrakech desert party deep in the Sahara Desert. Let go of the past and embrace the new year surrounded by Morocco’s breathtaking beauty, rich culture, and the warm hospitality of Deep South Travel. This itinerary ensures a seamless escape through the Dades Gorges and Erg Chebbi for an unforgettable start to 2027.
Please note: This itinerary is just a suggested program. If it doesn’t fully match what you’re looking for, feel free to contact us. We’ll be happy to design a customized itinerary tailored to your preferences, travel dates, and duration of stay. We specialize in creating personalized tours and experiences across Morocco.
As your flight arrives at Marrakech Menara Airport, your Moroccan journey begins with a smooth, personalized greeting. A private driver will meet you at the arrivals hall to handle your luggage and escort you to a comfortable vehicle for your transfer. You’ll be driven directly to your charming 4-star hotel, ideally located for exploring the city. During the drive, enjoy your first look at the “Red City,” from its iconic terracotta walls to the palm-lined boulevards framed by the Atlas Mountains.
Once you’ve checked in, take some time to settle into your well-appointed room and embrace the relaxed atmosphere. You can decompress with a walk through the hotel’s courtyard, lounge by the pool, or enjoy a traditional mint tea on the terrace. In the evening, savor a welcome dinner featuring authentic local flavors like savory tagines and Moroccan sweets. After a delicious meal, enjoy a restful night in your comfortable 4-star accommodations, perfectly prepared for the start of your adventure tomorrow.
After breakfast, set out on a guided tour of Marrakech to uncover the city’s iconic landmarks: the Majorelle Gardens, Koutoubia Mosque, and the Bahia Palace. Wander through the vibrant souks, full of color, scents, and craftsmanship. Enjoy lunch near Jemaa el-Fna Square, then return to your hotel in the evening for dinner and overnight stay.
Depart Marrakech after breakfast, ascending through the High Atlas Mountains and the Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2260m). Visit the ancient Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its cinematic legacy (Gladiator, Lawrence of Arabia). Continue to Ouarzazate, stopping at the Atlas Film Studios and Taourirt Kasbah, before reaching Dades Valley for dinner and overnight stay surrounded by magnificent scenery.
After breakfast, drive through Dades Valley toward Tinghir, enjoying panoramic views of kasbahs and oases. Explore the dramatic Todra Gorges, one of Morocco’s most stunning natural canyons, then visit a local fossil workshop in Erfoud. Arrive in Merzouga, where your camel caravan awaits to take you across the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi at sunset. Tonight, celebrate New Year’s Eve 2026 under the desert sky with Berber drumming, a traditional Moroccan feast, campfire dancing, and stargazing — a night you’ll never forget.
Welcome the first sunrise of 2027 over the Sahara dunes. After breakfast, ride camels back to the hotel for a refreshing shower, then travel north through Rissani and the Draa Valley, passing palm oases and ancient kasbahs. Arrive in Ouarzazate for dinner and overnight stay.
After breakfast, visit Ouarzazate’s film studios before returning to Ait Benhaddou for a final stroll through its ancient lanes. Enjoy lunch en route while crossing the High Atlas Mountains, then continue to Marrakech, where your unforgettable New Year’s journey concludes. and then enjoy a farewell dinner and final overnight stay at your hotel inMarrakech
After breakfast morning, we will accompany you to the airport depending on your flight time with the best memories of Morocco
This tour runs every year from December 28 to January 3, designed specifically to celebrate New Year’s Eve in the Sahara Desert.
Guests enjoy a special gala dinner, live Berber drumming, bonfire festivities, traditional Moroccan music, and dancing beneath the starry desert sky. At midnight, you’ll welcome the New Year surrounded by the serenity of the Sahara.
You’ll stay in 4★ hotels or riads in Marrakech and southern Morocco, and spend one unforgettable night in a luxury desert camp with private ensuite tents, hot showers, and authentic Berber décor.
Yes, we can cater to vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and halal meal preferences. Please let us know your requirements when booking.
Yes. The camel trek lasts about 1–1.5 hours each way and is suitable for most travelers. For comfort, you may also opt for a 4×4 vehicle transfer to and from the desert camp.
Bring warm layers, a hat, scarf, and comfortable shoes, as desert nights in winter can be chilly. Don’t forget your camera for the breathtaking sunsets and New Year’s celebration moments!
Yes. The desert tents are insulated, and extra blankets are provided. Most hotels along the route have heating or fireplaces to ensure comfort during winter nights.
Yes. Luxury camps provide solar-powered electricity for charging devices. Wi-Fi may be limited, but most travelers enjoy disconnecting to fully embrace the desert ambiance.
Absolutely. We can arrange extra nights in Marrakech before or after the tour, along with airport transfers or excursions such as hot air ballooning or hammam spa experiences.
To secure your reservation, contact us via WhatsApp, email, or our online form. A small deposit confirms your booking, with the balance payable upon arrival in Morocco or before departure of the tour
EXCELLENT Based on 173 reviews Posted on Nomad14720879716Verified Très belle excursion dans des conditions idéales Très belle ballade, paysages fabuleux surtout en ce debut de printemps: Lac Lalla takerkoust, Asni et Imli Un chauffeur sympathique et attentif, un guide très agreable et également attentif tout au cours de la promenade. Repas délicieux dans une maison berbère. Je recommande cette agence, sérieuse et a compris notre demande.Posted on Inma MVerified 3D/2N luxury desert experience in Morroco Amazing trip with the family during three days and two nights with our driver Mohamed. He was very attentive during the long rides to take care of us and make our trip memorable. Everything was very well organized and met highly our expectations.Posted on Gabriela CVerified Agafay's desert dinner We went to Agafay's desert dinner and everything was really well organized. The food was really good. The camel's ride was really funny. People were kind. We've had a good time. Thank you.Posted on Rex KVerified Youness is incredible! We had the most wonderful and memorable time, largely thanks to Youness. He was the best ever and we are so appreciative.Posted on florence wVerified Marrakesh airport - Taghazout Vi åkte med Deep South travel from marrakesh flygplats till Taghazout och vi var supernöjda! Transfern var i tid, vi fick stanna på ställen för att köpa mat och vår förare körde väldigt försiktigt och bra! Vår upplevelse var 10/10, vi var 10 personer och det var väldigt bekväm och rymlig transfer vi fick!Posted on GrandTour746743Verified A wonderful taste of Morocco and the desert It was a magical trip. Our guide Mohammed had many years of experience plus he had genuine love for his job and his native country. This combined, provided a very rich 3 days where we learned and experienced Morocco. The scenery was amazing from the Atlas Mountains to the Saharra desert. From the Berber villages to the vast canyons and gorges. The food along the way was local and delicious - we never went hungry. As we spent a lot of time in the car (which was comfortable and luxurious - a Mecedes van), Mohammed was very open to stopping when we wanted to (or needed to!). The accommodations were really top notch highlighted by the tent in the desert. The experience in the desert, traveling on camel to where we slept, the scenery, the massive dunes, the sky full of stars, the chill at night, and the hospitality of the local people made it an experience that I will repeat. I will give this experience my highest recommendation.Posted on Henry OVerified Best trip ever We had the absolute best time. I cannot stress how good our driver Youness was. He was so helpful and made the trip incredible, putting up with all of us. He let us spend extra time in places and the trip was really flexible with what we wanted. The itinerary was well planned and each day had the perfect amount of stuff. The car was very spacious and Youness let us play whatever we wanted (sorry Youness haha). There were some things like the itinerary stating that we would be riding camels on both the evening and following morning in Merzouga, however we only got to ride them in the evening. Overall an incredible experience and will remember it forever!!Posted on Hamma HVerified One day trip to Agafay The trip was very well organised. It was also easy communicating with the team. The driver was on time and we enjoy it the day pass in Agafay. I highly recommend it! We enjoyed it!
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