Morocco Desert New Year’s Eve Tours 2026/2027
✨ Morocco Desert New Year Tours 2026/2027 invite you to experience an unforgettable Sahara desert New Year’s Eve beneath one of the clearest skies in North Africa. Whether you dream of celebrating New Year in Morocco desert with a camel caravan, exploring the spectacular Chegaga dunes, discovering Erg Chebbi (Merzouga), or walking through the peaceful Drâa Valley, every itinerary combines authentic nomadic traditions, breathtaking landscapes and carefully organised adventures.
From comfortable desert camps to guided trekking experiences, our journeys are designed for travellers seeking genuine Morocco New Year holidays. Enjoy traditional Berber hospitality, festive evenings around the campfire and the unique atmosphere of a Morocco New Year’s Eve desert, where every celebration becomes a memorable adventure in the heart of the Sahara.
Our Morocco Desert New Year Tours 2026/2027
New Year’s Eve in Chegaga – 6 Days / 5 Nights
Highlights
- Majestic Chegaga dunes
- Sahara desert New Year’s Eve celebration beneath the stars
- Well-balanced itinerary without long days on the road
- Discover the Drâa Valley, Foum Zguid, Lake Iriki and Ouarzazate
- A gradual and comfortable journey
Day 1 – December 29: Arrival in Marrakech
Meet and greet at the airport before checking into a comfortable riad or hotel.Day 2 – December 30: Marrakech → Zagora
Cross the spectacular Tizi n’Tichka Pass, travel through the beautiful Drâa Valley, then spend the night in Zagora.Day 3 – December 31: Zagora → Chegaga Dunes (New Year’s Eve)
Travel across Saharan tracks before reaching your desert camp. Celebrate Chegaga dunes New Year with traditional music, local cuisine and an unforgettable Morocco New Year’s Eve desert experience beneath thousands of stars.Day 4 – January 1: Chegaga → Ouarzazate
Return via Foum Zguid and Lake Iriki, then overnight in Ouarzazate.Day 5 – January 2: Ouarzazate → Marrakech
Drive back across the High Atlas Mountains.Day 6 – January 3: Departure
Airport transfer.
Morocco Desert New Year Trek – 6 Days / 5 Nights
Bougaywaren & Tidri
Highlights
- A true Sahara trek with a camel caravan
- Wild landscapes of Bougaywaren and the Tidri dunes
- New Year’s Eve around the campfire
- Two nights in a nomadic bivouac
- Short hike to the Ergabi Dam
- Comfortable return via Ouarzazate
Day 1 – December 29: Arrival in Marrakech
Arrival and overnight in a traditional riad.Day 2 – December 30: Marrakech → Ouarzazate → Bougaywaren
Drive to Ouarzazate before entering the desert tracks. Overnight in a bivouac.Day 3 – December 31: Bougaywaren → Tidri (New Year’s Eve)
Walk through wild plateaus and dunes before reaching your nomadic camp. This Morocco desert New Year trek offers an authentic New Year in Morocco desert, where travellers celebrate together beneath the vast Saharan sky during a memorable Sahara New Year Morocco experience.Day 4 – January 1: Tidri → Ergabi Dam → Ouarzazate
Morning walk followed by the transfer to Ouarzazate.Day 5 – January 2: Ouarzazate → Marrakech
Return across the High Atlas.Day 6 – January 3: Departure
Airport transfer according to flight schedules.
Merzouga New Year Tour – 6 Days / 5 Nights
Highlights
- Discover the spectacular dunes of Erg Chebbi
- Camel ride across the Sahara
- Comfort desert camp with a festive New Year’s Eve celebration
- Exceptional sunset over the dunes
Day 1 – December 29: Europe → Marrakech
Arrival at Marrakech Airport, welcome by our team and transfer to your riad or hotel.
Day 2 – December 30: Marrakech → Merzouga
Travel through the High Atlas, valleys and oases before reaching the famous Erg Chebbi dunes, where your Morocco New Year’s Eve desert adventure begins.
Day 3 – December 31: Merzouga (New Year’s Eve)
Enjoy a camel excursion through the dunes before celebrating an unforgettable evening in the bivouac. This Merzouga New Year tour offers an authentic Sahara desert New Year’s Eve with Berber music, traditional cuisine and a sky illuminated by thousands of stars.
Day 4 – January 1: Merzouga → Dadès Valley
Discover desert landscapes, palm groves and oases before continuing towards the beautiful Dadès Valley.
Day 5 – January 2: Dadès Valley → Marrakech
Return through spectacular gorges, kasbahs and the High Atlas Mountains.
Day 6 – January 3: Departure
Airport transfer according to your flight schedule.
🔥 Why choose Trek Maroc Aventure for your Morocco Desert New Year tour?
- Professional guides with more than 15 years of experience.
- Carefully selected desert camps combining comfort and authenticity.
- Authentic Berber hospitality and unforgettable New Year in Morocco desert experiences.
- Modern and comfortable transport throughout your journey.
- Safe, personalised itineraries designed for unforgettable festive adventures.
❓ FAQ – Morocco Desert New Year Tours 2026/2027
➤ Is a Morocco Desert New Year tour suitable for families?
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Yes. Our New Year holidays in the Moroccan Sahara are suitable for families with children from around 8 years old. We adapt the pace, choose comfortable accommodation and organise activities that everyone can enjoy, making the experience both safe and memorable.
➤ What physical level is required for a Morocco Desert New Year trek?
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Most New Year trekking adventures in the Moroccan desert are accessible to anyone in good general health. Daily walks usually last between 3 and 5 hours at a comfortable pace. No previous trekking experience is required for most itineraries.
➤ Where do we sleep during New Year’s Eve in the desert?
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Depending on the itinerary, you will spend New Year’s Eve in a comfortable desert camp or in an authentic nomadic bivouac. Both options allow you to enjoy an unforgettable New Year’s celebration beneath the Saharan stars.
➤ What do we eat during New Year’s Eve in the desert?
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Our teams prepare traditional Moroccan cuisine using fresh local ingredients. The festive dinner usually includes tajines, grilled dishes, salads, fresh bread, seasonal fruit and Moroccan pastries, creating a genuine Saharan New Year’s celebration.
➤ What is a typical day like on a desert trek?
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A typical day begins with breakfast before walking across dunes and desert landscapes. After a picnic lunch and several hours of trekking, you reach the camp in the late afternoon to enjoy sunset, dinner and an evening around the campfire.
➤ Can we celebrate the New Year in the Merzouga dunes?
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Yes. Our Merzouga New Year tour offers a unique celebration in the Erg Chebbi dunes with camel rides, traditional music, Moroccan cuisine and a magical night beneath one of the clearest skies in the Sahara.
➤ Is the 6-day Morocco Desert New Year trek suitable for New Year’s Eve?
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Yes. Our 6-day Sahara New Year trekking itinerary has been specially designed around New Year’s Eve, allowing you to enjoy several days of trekking before celebrating in the heart of the desert without long or exhausting travel days.
➤ What is the weather like during New Year in the Moroccan desert?
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During the day, temperatures usually range between 18°C and 22°C, while nights can fall to 2°C–6°C. Warm clothing is recommended for evenings, especially if you join one of our Sahara trekking holidays during the festive season.
➤ Are the New Year’s Eve celebrations included?
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Yes. Every Morocco Desert New Year tour includes a festive evening with a special dinner, campfire, traditional Berber music and a friendly atmosphere shared with your guides and fellow travellers.
➤ Can a Morocco Desert New Year tour be privatised?
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Absolutely. Whether you choose the Chegaga dunes New Year experience or the Merzouga New Year tour, every itinerary can be fully privatised for families, groups of friends, associations or travel agencies.
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