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New Year's Eve in Morocco: Sahara Desert Gala Tour 2026 / 2027

Ring in the New Year with a magical Berber gala feast, live drumming & campfire under the Saharan stars

★ 4.99 (220)

Duration
5 Days / 4 Nights
Starts In
Marrakech
Destination
Merzouga Erg Chebbi (New Year Gala)
From
€620 / person

Tour Overview

Morocco's most requested holiday experience. Trade cold winter weather for the magic of the Sahara Desert. Cross the High Atlas Mountains, explore ancient kasbahs, and welcome the New Year around a roaring bonfire in a luxury desert camp in Erg Chebbi with live nomadic drumming, festive Moroccan banquet, and stargazing.

Top Highlights

  • New Year's Eve Desert Camp Gala Dinner
  • Live Berber Fire & Drumming Celebration
  • Erg Chebbi Sunset & Sunrise Camel Trek
  • High Atlas & Aït Benhaddou Snow-Capped Views
  • Dades & Todra Gorges
  • Luxury Heated Private Desert Tent with En-Suite Bathroom

Route at a Glance

  1. Marrakech
  2. Atlas Pass
  3. Dades Canyon
  4. Todra 300m Cliffs
  5. New Year Dawn
  6. Atlas Crossing
Day-By-Day Program

Detailed Itinerary

1

Marrakech – Tizi n'Tichka – Aït Benhaddou – Ouarzazate

Scenic drive across snow-dusted Atlas summits to Kasbah Aït Benhaddou. Overnight in Ouarzazate.

Overnight StayLuxury Riad in Ouarzazate
MealsDinner included
2

Ouarzazate – Skoura – Valley of Roses – Dades Gorges

Explore the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs and dramatic Dades Canyon.

Overnight StayRiad in Dades
MealsBreakfast & Dinner
3

Dades – Todra Gorges – Erfoud – Merzouga Sahara (New Year Gala!)

Sunset camel trek into Erg Chebbi. Celebrate New Year's Eve with a festive Berber banquet, live nomadic music, bonfire dance, and countdown under the stars.

Overnight StayRoyal Sahara Luxury Camp (Heated Suite)
MealsBreakfast & Gala Banquet
4

First Sunrise of the New Year – Rissani – Draa Valley – Ouarzazate

Watch the first sunrise of the year over the golden Sahara dunes. Visit Rissani souk and Draa Valley.

Overnight StayRiad in Ouarzazate
MealsBreakfast & Dinner
5

Ouarzazate – High Atlas – Marrakech Return

Cross the High Atlas back to Marrakech, arriving in time for evening celebrations.

MealsBreakfast included

What the Price Includes

Included

  • Private heated 4x4 Toyota Land Cruiser with fuel & professional driver for all 5 days
  • 4 nights in luxury riads and heated Sahara luxury camp
  • Special New Year's Eve Gala Dinner & Desert Celebration
  • All 4 Breakfasts and 4 Dinners
  • Sunset and sunrise camel trek
  • Marrakech pickups

Not Included

  • Lunches and alcoholic drinks
  • Monument tickets
  • Tips

Your Private Vehicle and Driver-Guide

Private heated 4x4 Toyota Land Cruiser with AC and luggage space. Your driver knows the High Atlas passes and desert tracks well and speaks Italian, English, Spanish and French.

Plan This Trip

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before booking your Morocco journey

Are the desert tents heated in December/January?

Yes! Our luxury desert tents are equipped with heating units, warm duvets, and hot water showers to keep you completely warm.

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