New Year’s Eve 2026 in the Moroccan Desert


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Jour 1 – 28 décembre : Arrivée à Marrakech

Reception at Marrakech airport by our team.

Private transfer to your charming riad in Marrakech.

Check-in and free time to explore the medina according to your arrival time.

Night in a riad in Marrakech.


Day 2 – 29 December: Marrakech – Telouet – Ounila Valley – Aït Ben Haddou

After breakfast, depart from Marrakech around 8:00 heading toward the High Atlas.

Pass through the Tizi n’Tichka pass, then continue to Telouet and its former kasbah.

The journey continues through the stunning Ounila Valley, with traditional villages, mountain landscapes, ksars and kasbahs.

Arrival at Aït Ben Haddou and a walking tour of the famous ksar inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Stroll through its earthen streets and discover its traditional architecture.

Dinner and overnight in a charming guesthouse.


Day 3 – 30 December: Aït Ben Haddou – Drâa Valley – Tamegroute – M’Hamid – Erg Chegaga

Depart in the morning toward the Drâa Valley.

Traverse landscapes of palm groves, gardens and traditional villages.

Après Zagora, arrêt à Tamegroute to discover workshops and kilns of traditional pottery. Depending on timings, there is also a possibility to visit its ancient library.

Continue to M’Hamid, the gateway to the desert.

Lunch on site.

In the afternoon, depart by 4×4 to the vast dunes of Erg Chegaga.

Check-in at a luxury desert camp.

Free time to enjoy the sunset on the dunes.

Dinner, campfire evening and overnight in a luxury tent.


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Day 4 – 31 December: Desert Day – Erg Chegaga – New Year’s Eve Celebration

After breakfast, depart by 4×4 for a day dedicated to exploring the desert.

Crossing dunes and vast wild spaces, with a picnic lunch in nature.

Return to the camp in the afternoon for some relaxation.

In the evening, a camel ride on the dunes to admire the last sunset of the year.

Then the New Year’s Eve celebration begins:

Special dinner, local entertainment, traditional music and a night around the fire under the Sahara stars.

Night at the luxury camp.


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Day 5 – January 1, 2027: Erg Chegaga – Iriki Lake – Foum Zguid – Taznakht – Marrakech

Possibility to witness the first sunrise of the year on the dunes.

Breakfast at the camp then depart by 4×4.

Desert crossing between the Chegaga dunes, the old bed of the Drâa and the Iriki Lake.

Continue to Foum Zguid, then drive to Taznakht, known for its carpets and crafts.

Lunch along the way.

Continuing toward Marrakech with several scenic stops.

Arrive in Marrakech by the end of the day.

Check-in at a charming riad and overnight in Marrakech.


The highlights of the stay


An experience offered by NAGA TRAVEL

NAGA TRAVEL, DMC Inbound Morocco, designs and organizes private circuits, tailor-made journeys, desert stays, groups and events across Morocco.

Stay from December 28, 2026 to January 2, 2027.

Information, availability and rates on request.

NAGA TRAVEL – DMC Inbound Morocco


Contact NAGA Travel


Réveillon 2026 dans le désert marocain
Hassan Laghfiri

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Amara Nambinga

Amara Nambinga

I write about tourism, culture, and emerging destinations with a Namibian perspective. Through my articles, I try to highlight the places, people, and travel stories that show how Africa and the wider world are changing.