{"id":17905,"date":"2024-07-26T23:37:59","date_gmt":"2024-07-26T21:37:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trek-maroc-aventure.com\/%e2%9e%a4-new-years-eve-2026-2027-in-morocco\/"},"modified":"2026-10-11T01:35:05","modified_gmt":"2026-10-10T23:35:05","slug":"new-years-eve-morocco","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/trek-maroc-aventure.com\/en\/new-years-eve-morocco\/","title":{"rendered":"\u27a4 New Year&#8217;s Eve 2026-2027 in Morocco"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"17905\" class=\"elementor elementor-17905 elementor-8828\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-066634e e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"066634e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d8a8f9a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d8a8f9a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Morocco Desert New Year Trek \u2013 New Year\u2019s Eve 2026\/2027<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-75aa342 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"75aa342\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a605cbe elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"a605cbe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n.tma-intro-trek-nouvel-an {\n    display: flex;\n    align-items: center;\n    gap: 25px;\n    width: 100%;\n    margin: 25px 0 30px;\n}\n\n.tma-intro-trek-image {\n    flex: 1;\n    min-width: 0;\n}\n\n.tma-intro-trek-image img {\n    width: 100%;\n    height: auto;\n    border-radius: 12px;\n    display: block;\n}\n\n.tma-intro-trek-texte {\n    flex: 1.5;\n    min-width: 0;\n}\n\n.tma-intro-trek-texte p {\n    line-height: 1.65;\n    margin: 0 0 15px 0;\n}\n\n.tma-intro-trek-texte p:last-child {\n    margin-bottom: 0;\n}\n\n@media (max-width: 767px) {\n    .tma-intro-trek-nouvel-an {\n        display: block;\n    }\n\n    .tma-intro-trek-image {\n        margin-bottom: 20px;\n    }\n}\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"tma-intro-trek-nouvel-an\">\n\n    <!-- IMAGE -->\n    <div class=\"tma-intro-trek-image\">\n        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\n            class=\"skip-lazy\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/trek-maroc-aventure.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/nouvel-an-desert-maroc.webp\"\n            alt=\"Morocco Desert New Year Trek beneath the stars in the Sahara\"\n            width=\"1024\"\n            height=\"576\"\n        \/>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- TEXT -->\n    <div class=\"tma-intro-trek-texte\">\n\n        <p>\n            A <strong>Morocco Desert New Year Trek<\/strong> is a unique way to welcome\n            the New Year in the heart of the Sahara. Walking between sand dunes, rocky\n            desert landscapes and oases, you discover southern Morocco at the pace of\n            a traditional camel-supported trekking team. Each day brings a new walking\n            stage and a different desert camp, surrounded by vast landscapes, peaceful\n            silence and the beauty of the Sahara.\n        <\/p>\n\n        <p>\n            A <strong>New Year's Eve Desert Trek in Morocco<\/strong> makes this\n            adventure especially memorable. Watch the sunset over the dunes, enjoy a\n            festive New Year's Eve dinner, gather around the campfire and spend the\n            night beneath a sky full of stars. This <strong>New Year hiking experience\n            in Morocco<\/strong> can be arranged for couples, families or friends, with\n            a walking pace suited to the group. It is a special way to celebrate\n            <strong>New Year's Eve in the Sahara<\/strong>, far from crowded cities and\n            everyday distractions.\n        <\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #ffc107; font-size: 16px;\">\u2605 5.0\/5 \u2014<a style=\"color: #ffc107; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Trek+Maroc+Aventure\/@31.6186,-8.0587945,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0xdafe914a9b4f5a5:0x114d979d453d73e8!8m2!3d31.6186!4d-8.0587945!16s%2Fg%2F11h229sds9?entry=ttu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\n56 verified customer reviews \u2013 read the testimonials\n<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-66189d8 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"66189d8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-233e13c elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"233e13c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Experience New Year on Foot in the Moroccan Desert<\/h2>\n\n<p>\nA <strong>Morocco Desert New Year Trek<\/strong> lets you welcome the New Year\nat the pace of walking, far from roads and the hustle and bustle of cities.\nAccompanied by our local team and a camel caravan carrying your luggage and\ncamping equipment, you walk each day through sand dunes, rocky desert terrain,\noases and vast Saharan plains. The walking stages give you time to appreciate\nthe scenery, share mint tea in the shade of tamarisk trees and discover the\nsimplicity of traditional nomadic life.\n<\/p>\n\n<p>\nAt the end of each day, camp is set up in a peaceful, remote natural setting.\nOn December 31, your <strong>New Year's Eve Desert Trek in Morocco<\/strong>\ntakes on a special atmosphere: enjoy a freshly prepared dinner, traditional\nsand-baked bread, a campfire, music and activities with the local team, followed\nby an evening beneath the stars to welcome the New Year. This\n<strong>Sahara New Year Trek<\/strong> is a friendly and authentic experience\nwhere walking, desert landscapes and meaningful encounters are at the heart\nof the adventure.\n<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e04a30 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7e04a30\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c3cf34b elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"c3cf34b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Which Desert Trek Should You Choose for New Year's Eve in Morocco?<\/h2>\n\n<p>\nTo welcome the New Year on foot in the Sahara, we offer two trekking routes\nwith very different atmospheres. Both allow you to explore the desert at the\npace of walking and spend New Year's Eve at a wilderness camp, but each offers\nits own landscapes and experiences. Choosing between them depends on whether\nyou prefer varied scenery and local culture or a more remote desert immersion.\n<\/p>\n\n<p>\n<strong>The Draa Valley trek<\/strong> offers the greatest variety of landscapes.\nThis <strong>Draa Valley New Year Trek<\/strong> combines\n<a href=\"https:\/\/trek-maroc-aventure.com\/en\/morocco-rose-festival-trek\/\">Berber villages<\/a>,\npalm groves, oases, lunar-like desert plateaus and sand dunes. It is ideal for\ntravellers who want to combine encounters with local life and the wide-open\nspaces of the Sahara, with scenery changing throughout the walking stages.\n<\/p>\n\n<p>\n<strong>The Chegaga dunes trek<\/strong> offers a wilder experience focused on\nthe desert itself. This <strong>Chegaga New Year Trek<\/strong> crosses vast\nopen spaces dotted with tamarisk trees before reaching the\n<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Erg_Chigaga\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">great dunes of Chegaga<\/a>.\nWith no villages or extensive palm groves along this stretch, the setting feels\nmore isolated, offering a deeper sense of immersion in the Sahara and camps\nsurrounded by remote desert landscapes.\n<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0b34e71 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"0b34e71\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d582cb6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"d582cb6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n.tma-trek-nouvel-an-card {\n    background: #f9f9f9;\n    padding: 20px;\n    border-radius: 12px;\n    margin: 30px 0;\n}\n\n.tma-trek-nouvel-an-card h3 {\n    margin: 0 0 20px;\n    text-align: center;\n}\n\n.tma-trek-nouvel-an-wrap {\n    display: flex;\n    align-items: center;\n    gap: 22px;\n    flex-wrap: wrap;\n    width: 100%;\n}\n\n.tma-trek-nouvel-an-image {\n    flex: 1;\n    min-width: 280px;\n    text-align: center;\n}\n\n.tma-trek-nouvel-an-image img {\n    width: 100%;\n    max-width: 420px;\n    height: 260px;\n    object-fit: cover;\n    border-radius: 12px;\n    display: block;\n    margin: 0 auto;\n}\n\n.tma-trek-nouvel-an-content {\n    flex: 2;\n    min-width: 320px;\n}\n\n.tma-trek-nouvel-an-content p {\n    line-height: 1.6;\n    margin: 0 0 14px 0;\n}\n\n.tma-trek-nouvel-an-points {\n    background: #f4f4f4;\n    border-left: 6px solid #3da566;\n    border-radius: 8px;\n    padding: 10px 14px;\n    margin-top: 10px;\n}\n\n.tma-trek-nouvel-an-points-title {\n    font-weight: 700;\n    font-size: 15px;\n    margin: 0 0 7px 0;\n}\n\n.tma-trek-nouvel-an-grid {\n    display: grid;\n    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);\n    gap: 4px 14px;\n    line-height: 1.3;\n    font-size: 14px;\n}\n\n.tma-trek-nouvel-an-point::before {\n    content: \"\u2713\";\n    margin-right: 4px;\n    font-weight: 700;\n}\n\n@media (max-width: 900px) {\n    .tma-trek-nouvel-an-grid {\n        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);\n    }\n}\n\n@media (max-width: 600px) {\n    .tma-trek-nouvel-an-wrap {\n        display: block;\n    }\n\n    .tma-trek-nouvel-an-image,\n    .tma-trek-nouvel-an-content {\n        min-width: 0;\n        width: 100%;\n    }\n\n    .tma-trek-nouvel-an-image {\n        margin-bottom: 18px;\n    }\n\n    .tma-trek-nouvel-an-grid {\n        grid-template-columns: 1fr;\n    }\n}\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"tma-trek-nouvel-an-card\">\n\n    <h3>Draa Valley New Year Trek in the Moroccan Desert<\/h3>\n\n    <div class=\"tma-trek-nouvel-an-wrap\">\n\n        <!-- IMAGE -->\n        <div class=\"tma-trek-nouvel-an-image\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\"\n                src=\"https:\/\/trek-maroc-aventure.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/trek-desert-vallee-draa.webp\"\n                alt=\"Draa Valley New Year Trek through palm groves and desert landscapes in Morocco\"\n                width=\"420\"\n                height=\"260\"\n                loading=\"lazy\"\n            \/>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <!-- DESCRIPTION + HIGHLIGHTS -->\n        <div class=\"tma-trek-nouvel-an-content\">\n\n            <p>\n                The <strong>Draa Valley New Year Trek<\/strong> offers a remarkable\n                variety of landscapes and an authentic introduction to southern\n                Morocco. Each day's walk takes you through traditional Berber\n                villages, palm groves, oases, desert plateaus with almost lunar-like\n                scenery and stretches of sand dunes.\n            <\/p>\n\n            <p>\n                This <strong>Morocco Desert New Year Trek<\/strong> also gives you\n                the opportunity to discover local life before gradually venturing\n                deeper into the Saharan landscapes. Camps are set up in peaceful,\n                remote natural surroundings, while the local camel team accompanies\n                the trek and transports your luggage and camping equipment. On\n                New Year's Eve, celebrate beneath the stars in the heart of the\n                desert.\n            <\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"tma-trek-nouvel-an-points\">\n\n                <p class=\"tma-trek-nouvel-an-points-title\">Trek highlights<\/p>\n\n                <div class=\"tma-trek-nouvel-an-grid\">\n\n                    <div class=\"tma-trek-nouvel-an-point\">Berber villages<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"tma-trek-nouvel-an-point\">Palm groves and oases<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"tma-trek-nouvel-an-point\">Desert plateaus<\/div>\n\n                    <div class=\"tma-trek-nouvel-an-point\">Sand dunes<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"tma-trek-nouvel-an-point\">Wild camping<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"tma-trek-nouvel-an-point\">Local camel team<\/div>\n\n                    <div class=\"tma-trek-nouvel-an-point\">New Year's Eve under the stars<\/div>\n\n                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b0e9302 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b0e9302\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-085a28b elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"085a28b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<style>\n\/* DRAA VALLEY NEW YEAR TREK PROGRAMME *\/\n.tma-programme-draa {\n    margin: 20px 0 30px;\n}\n\n\/* Centred programme title *\/\n.tma-programme-draa h4 {\n    margin: 0 0 24px 0;\n    font-size: 24px;\n    font-weight: 500;\n    text-align: center;\n}\n\n\/* Each day *\/\n.tma-draa-etape {\n    position: relative;\n    padding-left: 38px;\n    padding-bottom: 22px;\n}\n\n\/* Vertical dotted green line *\/\n.tma-draa-etape:not(:last-child)::before {\n    content: \"\";\n    position: absolute;\n    left: 8px;\n    top: 19px;\n    bottom: -2px;\n    border-left: 2px dotted #2f7d46;\n}\n\n\/* Green dot before each day *\/\n.tma-draa-etape::after {\n    content: \"\";\n    position: absolute;\n    left: 2px;\n    top: 5px;\n    width: 11px;\n    height: 11px;\n    background: #ffffff;\n    border: 2px solid #2f7d46;\n    border-radius: 50%;\n    box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 3px #ffffff;\n}\n\n\/* Day headings *\/\n.tma-draa-etape h5 {\n    margin: 0 0 8px 0;\n    color: #2f6f3e;\n    font-size: 19px;\n    line-height: 1.35;\n    font-weight: 700;\n}\n\n\/* Descriptions *\/\n.tma-draa-etape p {\n    margin: 0 0 8px 0;\n    line-height: 1.6;\n}\n\n@media (max-width: 767px) {\n    .tma-draa-etape {\n        padding-left: 30px;\n    }\n\n    .tma-draa-etape h5 {\n        font-size: 17px;\n    }\n}\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"tma-programme-draa\">\n\n    <h4>Draa Valley New Year Trek Programme \u2013 5 Days<\/h4>\n\n    <div class=\"tma-draa-etape\">\n        <h5>Day 1 \u2013 December 29: Marrakech \u2192 Ouarzazate \u2192 Draa Valley \u2192 Bouygaywaren Dunes<\/h5>\n\n        <p>\n            Depart from Marrakech and cross the High Atlas Mountains towards\n            Ouarzazate, then continue into the Draa Valley. Stop for lunch at\n            the beginning of the valley before driving through traditional\n            earthen villages and palm groves to the starting point of the trek.\n        <\/p>\n\n        <p>\n            Meet the local camel team, organise the luggage and begin your\n            desert adventure. Set up camp among the\n            <strong>Bouygaywaren dunes<\/strong> for your first night beneath\n            the stars, surrounded by the peaceful landscapes of southern Morocco.\n        <\/p>\n\n        <p><strong>7 hours driving \u2013 424 km<\/strong><\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"tma-draa-etape\">\n        <h5>Day 2 \u2013 December 30: Bouygaywaren Dunes \u2192 Sidi Salah Village \u2192 Tidri Dunes<\/h5>\n\n        <p>\n            Begin the first full day of walking on this\n            <strong>Draa Valley New Year Trek<\/strong>. The route follows the\n            Draa Valley through palm groves and several Berber villages,\n            offering a wonderful mix of local culture and desert scenery.\n        <\/p>\n\n        <p>\n            Enjoy lunch in the shade of the palm trees at Zawyat Sidi Salah,\n            then cross the Draa River before continuing towards the Tidri dunes.\n            Set up camp at the foot of the dunes and spend the evening in the\n            quiet surroundings of the Sahara.\n        <\/p>\n\n        <p><strong>5 hours walking<\/strong><\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"tma-draa-etape\">\n        <h5>Day 3 \u2013 December 31: Tidri Dunes \u2192 Erg Essahel \u2013 New Year's Eve in the Desert<\/h5>\n\n        <p>\n            Leave the Tidri dunes and walk towards Erg Essahel. The route crosses\n            a vast desert plateau before reaching the dunes, where camp is set up\n            for the final evening of the year.\n        <\/p>\n\n        <p>\n            Spend the afternoon exploring the dunes, with the option of a camel\n            ride and free time to enjoy the sunset. In the evening, celebrate\n            <strong>New Year's Eve in the Sahara<\/strong> with a festive dinner,\n            traditional bread baked in the sand, activities with the local team\n            and a campfire gathering beneath the star-filled desert sky.\n        <\/p>\n\n        <p><strong>4 hours walking<\/strong><\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"tma-draa-etape\">\n        <h5>Day 4 \u2013 January 1: Erg Essahel \u2192 Lunar-Like Plateau \u2192 Oulad Driss Palm Grove \u2192 Ouarzazate<\/h5>\n\n        <p>\n            Wake up on the first morning of the New Year in the heart of the\n            desert. After breakfast, set off on the final walking stage across\n            a rocky plateau with lunar-like landscapes, dotted with tamarisk\n            trees and acacias.\n        <\/p>\n\n        <p>\n            Enjoy lunch in the shade of the tamarisk trees before reaching the\n            Oulad Driss palm grove, where the trek comes to an end. Transfer\n            to Ouarzazate, check into your hotel, and enjoy dinner and an\n            overnight stay.\n        <\/p>\n\n        <p><strong>4 hours walking \u2013 4 hours driving<\/strong><\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"tma-draa-etape\">\n        <h5>Day 5 \u2013 January 2: Ouarzazate \u2192 A\u00eft Ben Haddou \u2192 Ounila Valley \u2192 Marrakech<\/h5>\n\n        <p>\n            Leave Ouarzazate, with the option to visit the film studios or\n            cinema museum, before continuing to the famous fortified village\n            of <strong>A\u00eft Ben Haddou<\/strong>.\n        <\/p>\n\n        <p>\n            Continue the return journey through the red landscapes of the\n            Ounila Valley, passing kasbahs, villages and spectacular High Atlas\n            scenery. Stop for lunch along the way, then cross the Tizi n'Tichka\n            Pass before arriving in Marrakech.\n        <\/p>\n\n        <p><strong>5 hours driving \u2013 approximately 200 km<\/strong><\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-58c5feb e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"58c5feb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6583c27 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"6583c27\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">New Year's Eve Trek to the Chegaga Dunes<\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"tma-trek-nouvel-an-card\">\n\n    <div class=\"tma-trek-nouvel-an-wrap\">\n\n        <!-- IMAGE -->\n        <div class=\"tma-trek-nouvel-an-image\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\"\n                src=\"https:\/\/trek-maroc-aventure.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/trek-desert-maroc-5jours-dunes.webp\"\n                alt=\"Chegaga New Year Trek through the vast dunes of the Moroccan Sahara\"\n                width=\"420\"\n                height=\"260\"\n                loading=\"lazy\"\n            \/>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <!-- DESCRIPTION + HIGHLIGHTS -->\n        <div class=\"tma-trek-nouvel-an-content\">\n\n            <p>\n                This <strong>Chegaga New Year Trek<\/strong> takes you deep into\n                the vast landscapes of the Sahara, towards the spectacular\n                Chegaga dune field. The walking route crosses open desert\n                terrain dotted with tamarisk trees before reaching towering\n                sand dunes that stretch as far as the eye can see. Here, the\n                silence and sheer scale of the Sahara create a truly wild\n                and remote atmosphere.\n            <\/p>\n\n            <p>\n                During this <strong>Sahara New Year Trek<\/strong>, each day\n                ends with a desert camp surrounded by dunes. After sunset,\n                the evening unfolds beneath the stars around the campfire.\n                On December 31, enjoy a festive New Year's Eve dinner, music\n                and activities with the local team before welcoming the New\n                Year in the peaceful surroundings of the desert.\n            <\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"tma-trek-nouvel-an-points\">\n\n                <p class=\"tma-trek-nouvel-an-points-title\">Trek Highlights<\/p>\n\n                <div class=\"tma-trek-nouvel-an-grid\">\n\n                    <div class=\"tma-trek-nouvel-an-point\">The great Chegaga dunes<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"tma-trek-nouvel-an-point\">Endless rolling sand dunes<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"tma-trek-nouvel-an-point\">Wild and peaceful desert<\/div>\n\n                    <div class=\"tma-trek-nouvel-an-point\">Sunsets over the dunes<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"tma-trek-nouvel-an-point\">Camping beneath the stars<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"tma-trek-nouvel-an-point\">Walking with a camel team<\/div>\n\n                    <div class=\"tma-trek-nouvel-an-point\">Campfire and evening activities<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"tma-trek-nouvel-an-point\">New Year's Eve celebration<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"tma-trek-nouvel-an-point\">Immersion in the Sahara<\/div>\n\n                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5fe97a2 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5fe97a2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-03df35c elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"03df35c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<style>\n\/* CHEGAGA NEW YEAR TREK PROGRAMME *\/\n.tma-programme-chegaga-trek {\n    margin: 20px 0 30px;\n}\n\n\/* Centred programme title *\/\n.tma-programme-chegaga-trek h4 {\n    margin: 0 0 24px 0;\n    font-size: 24px;\n    font-weight: 500;\n    text-align: center;\n}\n\n\/* Each day *\/\n.tma-chegaga-trek-etape {\n    position: relative;\n    padding-left: 38px;\n    padding-bottom: 22px;\n}\n\n\/* Vertical dotted green line *\/\n.tma-chegaga-trek-etape:not(:last-child)::before {\n    content: \"\";\n    position: absolute;\n    left: 8px;\n    top: 19px;\n    bottom: -2px;\n    border-left: 2px dotted #2f7d46;\n}\n\n\/* Green dot before each day *\/\n.tma-chegaga-trek-etape::after {\n    content: \"\";\n    position: absolute;\n    left: 2px;\n    top: 5px;\n    width: 11px;\n    height: 11px;\n    background: #ffffff;\n    border: 2px solid #2f7d46;\n    border-radius: 50%;\n    box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 3px #ffffff;\n}\n\n\/* Day headings *\/\n.tma-chegaga-trek-etape h5 {\n    margin: 0 0 8px 0;\n    color: #2f6f3e;\n    font-size: 19px;\n    line-height: 1.35;\n    font-weight: 700;\n}\n\n\/* Descriptions *\/\n.tma-chegaga-trek-etape p {\n    margin: 0 0 8px 0;\n    line-height: 1.6;\n}\n\n@media (max-width: 767px) {\n    .tma-chegaga-trek-etape {\n        padding-left: 30px;\n    }\n\n    .tma-chegaga-trek-etape h5 {\n        font-size: 17px;\n    }\n}\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"tma-programme-chegaga-trek\">\n\n    <h4>Chegaga New Year Trek Itinerary \u2013 10 Days<\/h4>\n\n    <div class=\"tma-chegaga-trek-etape\">\n        <h5>Day 1 \u2013 December 27: Arrival in Marrakech<\/h5>\n\n        <p>\n            Meet and greet at Marrakech Airport, followed by a transfer to\n            your riad. Depending on your arrival time, enjoy some free time\n            to explore the atmosphere of the medina and the famous Jemaa\n            el-Fna Square.\n        <\/p>\n\n        <p><strong>Overnight:<\/strong> Riad with breakfast.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"tma-chegaga-trek-etape\">\n        <h5>Day 2 \u2013 December 28: Marrakech \u2192 Draa Valley \u2192 Rgabi Dunes<\/h5>\n\n        <p>\n            Leave early in the morning for southern Morocco, crossing the\n            Tizi n'Tichka Pass and travelling through Ouarzazate. Continue\n            across the Draa Valley, known for its palm groves, kasbahs and\n            traditional earthen villages.\n        <\/p>\n\n        <p>\n            Arrive in the desert and meet the local camel team. A short walk\n            takes you to the first dunes of Rgabi, where your camp is set up\n            in the heart of the Sahara. This marks the beginning of your\n            <strong>Morocco Desert New Year Trek<\/strong>.\n        <\/p>\n\n        <p><strong>Walking time:<\/strong> 30 minutes \u2013 <strong>Driving time:<\/strong> approximately 7.5 hours.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"tma-chegaga-trek-etape\">\n        <h5>Day 3 \u2013 December 29: Rgabi Dunes \u2192 Lunar-Like Plateau \u2192 Hnanich Dunes<\/h5>\n\n        <p>\n            Begin your Sahara trek across a vast rocky plateau dotted with\n            tamarisk trees and acacias, two types of trees adapted to the\n            harsh conditions of arid landscapes.\n        <\/p>\n\n        <p>\n            Enjoy lunch in the shade of the tamarisk trees before continuing\n            deeper into the desert, far from villages and well-travelled\n            tracks. Reach your camp among the beautiful Hnanich dunes.\n        <\/p>\n\n        <p><strong>Walking time:<\/strong> 5 hours.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"tma-chegaga-trek-etape\">\n        <h5>Day 4 \u2013 December 30: Hnanich Dunes \u2192 Sidi Naji Shrine<\/h5>\n\n        <p>\n            After the camels are loaded, set off towards the Sidi Naji erg\n            and its well-known shrine. This site has strong traditional\n            significance and hosts gatherings of the Naji tribe each year.\n        <\/p>\n\n        <p>\n            Enjoy a picnic beneath a large acacia tree, then continue walking\n            through the golden dunes. Spend the night at a desert camp, in a\n            tent or under the stars, depending on your preference.\n        <\/p>\n\n        <p><strong>Walking time:<\/strong> 5 hours.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"tma-chegaga-trek-etape\">\n        <h5>Day 5 \u2013 December 31: Sidi Naji \u2192 Great Ezhar Dune \u2013 New Year's Eve in the Sahara<\/h5>\n\n        <p>\n            Cross an immense desert plateau where mirages sometimes shimmer\n            on the horizon. Gradually, the impressive dunes of the Ezhar erg\n            appear ahead.\n        <\/p>\n\n        <p>\n            Here, the Sahara reveals its wild and rugged character. Set up\n            camp at the foot of the great dunes, then climb to a summit to\n            admire a spectacular sunset over the sea of sand.\n        <\/p>\n\n        <p>\n            In the evening, celebrate <strong>New Year's Eve in the Sahara<\/strong>\n            around the campfire, with a festive dinner, music, activities and\n            time shared with the local team. It is a special way to welcome\n            the New Year beneath the stars in the heart of the desert.\n        <\/p>\n\n        <p><strong>Walking time:<\/strong> 4.5 hours.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"tma-chegaga-trek-etape\">\n        <h5>Day 6 \u2013 January 1: Ezhar Erg \u2192 Sedra Dunes<\/h5>\n\n        <p>\n            Wake up on the first morning of the year in the heart of the Sahara.\n            Your <strong>New Year Trek in Morocco<\/strong> continues through\n            sand dunes and vast open desert landscapes, surrounded by a\n            remarkable sense of peace and solitude.\n        <\/p>\n\n        <p>\n            Enjoy lunch near a well before continuing towards Erg Smar, a\n            partly sand-buried abandoned village that offers a glimpse into\n            the region's former nomadic life. Set up camp among the Sedra dunes.\n        <\/p>\n\n        <p><strong>Walking time:<\/strong> 5 hours.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"tma-chegaga-trek-etape\">\n        <h5>Day 7 \u2013 January 2: Sedra Dunes \u2192 Kherte El Glzim<\/h5>\n\n        <p>\n            Enjoy a beautiful walking stage through a remote desert where\n            the colours of the sand shift between red, pink and yellow.\n            This wild region is also known as one of the last refuges of\n            Morocco's gazelles.\n        <\/p>\n\n        <p>\n            Arrive at the beautiful Kherte El Glzim camp for your final night\n            in the Sahara, far from roads and inhabited areas.\n        <\/p>\n\n        <p><strong>Walking time:<\/strong> approximately 5 hours \u2013 <strong>Accommodation:<\/strong> traditional desert camp.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"tma-chegaga-trek-etape\">\n        <h5>Day 8 \u2013 January 3: Kherte El Glzim \u2192 Iriki Lake \u2192 Foum Zguid \u2192 Tisselday<\/h5>\n\n        <p>\n            Set off early by 4x4 to cross the legendary Iriki Lake area and\n            its vast desert landscapes. Reach Foum Zguid, where you change\n            vehicles and continue by minibus towards Tisselday.\n        <\/p>\n\n        <p>\n            Travel through the Anti-Atlas landscapes, passing Taznakht,\n            a town known for its Berber carpets. Settle into a guesthouse\n            with a swimming pool. Enjoy some free time to relax, with a\n            hammam and massage available at an additional cost.\n        <\/p>\n\n        <p><strong>Driving time:<\/strong> approximately 5 hours.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"tma-chegaga-trek-etape\">\n        <h5>Day 9 \u2013 January 4: Tisselday \u2192 Tizi n'Tichka Pass \u2192 Marrakech<\/h5>\n\n        <p>\n            Travel back to Marrakech through the spectacular landscapes\n            of the High Atlas Mountains, crossing the Tizi n'Tichka Pass\n            along the way.\n        <\/p>\n\n        <p>\n            Arrive in Marrakech in the afternoon and enjoy free time to\n            explore the medina. Overnight in a riad with breakfast.\n        <\/p>\n\n        <p><strong>Driving time:<\/strong> approximately 3 hours.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"tma-chegaga-trek-etape\">\n        <h5>Day 10 \u2013 January 5: Marrakech \u2192 Airport<\/h5>\n\n        <p>\n            Depending on your flight schedule, transfer to Marrakech Airport\n            for your departure. This marks the end of our services.\n        <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e97f956 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e97f956\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-900cf4b elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"900cf4b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Frequently Asked Questions About the Morocco Desert New Year Trek<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0dc4402 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"0dc4402\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2c886a1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"2c886a1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"faq-two-cols\">\n\n  <div>\n    <h3>\u27a4 Why Choose a Morocco Desert New Year Trek?<\/h3>\n    <details>\n      <summary>Read the answer \u2193<\/summary>\n      <div class=\"faq-body\">\n        <p>\n          A <strong>Morocco Desert New Year Trek<\/strong> is a unique way to\n          welcome the New Year in nature, far from the hustle and bustle of\n          cities. Several days of walking through sand dunes, rocky desert\n          plains, oases and wide-open landscapes allow you to immerse yourself\n          in the Sahara, accompanied by a local team and a camel caravan.\n          On December 31, celebrate New Year's Eve at a desert camp around\n          the campfire, beneath the stars.\n        <\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div>\n    <h3>\u27a4 Draa Valley or Chegaga Dunes: Which New Year Trek Should You Choose?<\/h3>\n    <details>\n      <summary>Read the answer \u2193<\/summary>\n      <div class=\"faq-body\">\n        <p>\n          The <strong>Draa Valley New Year Trek<\/strong> is ideal for those\n          looking for varied scenery, combining Berber villages, palm groves,\n          oases, desert plateaus and sand dunes. The\n          <strong>Chegaga New Year Trek<\/strong> offers a wilder, more remote\n          Sahara experience, with vast desert expanses, tamarisk trees and\n          impressive dune fields. The best choice depends on the type of\n          landscape and atmosphere you would like to experience.\n        <\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div>\n    <h3>\u27a4 What Level of Fitness Is Needed for a New Year's Eve Desert Trek?<\/h3>\n    <details>\n      <summary>Read the answer \u2193<\/summary>\n      <div class=\"faq-body\">\n        <p>\n          Our trekking routes are suitable for people who are used to walking\n          and are in reasonably good physical condition. Depending on the\n          <strong>Morocco Desert New Year Trek<\/strong> you choose, walking\n          stages generally last between four and five hours a day. There are\n          no major technical difficulties, but walking on sand and covering\n          long distances in the desert require a reasonable level of stamina.\n        <\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div>\n    <h3>\u27a4 What Happens on the Evening of December 31 During the Trek?<\/h3>\n    <details>\n      <summary>Read the answer \u2193<\/summary>\n      <div class=\"faq-body\">\n        <p>\n          After the day's walk, camp is set up in the heart of the desert.\n          Enjoy the sunset before sitting down to a special New Year's Eve\n          dinner. The evening continues around the campfire with music,\n          activities, traditional sand-baked bread and time spent with the\n          local team. This <strong>Sahara New Year Trek<\/strong> offers a\n          friendly, memorable celebration beneath the starry desert sky.\n        <\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div>\n    <h3>\u27a4 Where Do You Sleep During a New Year Desert Trek?<\/h3>\n    <details>\n      <summary>Read the answer \u2193<\/summary>\n      <div class=\"faq-body\">\n        <p>\n          During the Sahara trekking stages, nights are spent at\n          <strong>traditional desert camps<\/strong>, usually in tents, with\n          the option of sleeping under the stars when conditions allow.\n          Campsites are chosen along the route in peaceful, remote locations.\n          In Marrakech or Ouarzazate, accommodation is in a riad or hotel,\n          depending on the itinerary.\n        <\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div>\n    <h3>\u27a4 What Food Is Served During the Trek and New Year's Eve Celebration?<\/h3>\n    <details>\n      <summary>Read the answer \u2193<\/summary>\n      <div class=\"faq-body\">\n        <p>\n          Meals are freshly prepared by our local team and may include\n          tagines, couscous, salads, soups, fruit, mint tea and other Moroccan\n          specialities. In the desert, you can also discover traditional\n          <strong>bread baked in the sand<\/strong>. On December 31, a special\n          dinner is served as part of the New Year's Eve celebration at camp.\n        <\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div>\n    <h3>\u27a4 What Is a Typical Day of Hiking in the Sahara Like?<\/h3>\n    <details>\n      <summary>Read the answer \u2193<\/summary>\n      <div class=\"faq-body\">\n        <p>\n          After breakfast, the camel team prepares the animals while you set\n          off on foot. The morning walk crosses dunes, rocky desert terrain\n          or open plateaus before a lunch break, often in the shade of a\n          tamarisk or acacia tree. Walking then continues to the next camp.\n          The end of the day is a chance to rest, watch the sunset and enjoy\n          the evening around the campfire.\n        <\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div>\n    <h3>\u27a4 What Does the Camel Team Carry During the Trek?<\/h3>\n    <details>\n      <summary>Read the answer \u2193<\/summary>\n      <div class=\"faq-body\">\n        <p>\n          The camels carry the main luggage, camping equipment, food and\n          supplies needed for the trek. You only need to carry a small daypack\n          with the essentials for the day's walk. The local team also helps\n          set up camp and prepare meals throughout the trek.\n        <\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div>\n    <h3>\u27a4 Can Families Join a New Year Trek in the Moroccan Desert?<\/h3>\n    <details>\n      <summary>Read the answer \u2193<\/summary>\n      <div class=\"faq-body\">\n        <p>\n          Yes, some routes can be adapted for families depending on the\n          children's ages and walking experience. The pace, daily distances\n          and arrangements can be adjusted to suit your family. For an\n          experience designed specifically for families, discover our\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/trek-maroc-aventure.com\/en\/contact-us\/\">\n            <strong>family trek in the Draa Valley desert<\/strong>\n          <\/a>.\n        <\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div>\n    <h3>\u27a4 Is It Cold in the Moroccan Desert at New Year?<\/h3>\n    <details>\n      <summary>Read the answer \u2193<\/summary>\n      <div class=\"faq-body\">\n        <p>\n          Days can be pleasantly warm in the sunshine, but temperatures drop\n          quickly after sunset and nights can be cold. To enjoy your\n          <strong>New Year's Eve in the Sahara<\/strong> comfortably, bring\n          warm clothing, several layers, a suitable jacket and a hat for\n          evenings and nights at the desert camp.\n        <\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div>\n    <h3>\u27a4 Can We Book a Private New Year Desert Trek?<\/h3>\n    <details>\n      <summary>Read the answer \u2193<\/summary>\n      <div class=\"faq-body\">\n        <p>\n          Yes. A <strong>Morocco Desert New Year Trek<\/strong> can be arranged\n          privately for a couple, a family or a group of friends. We can adapt\n          the route, duration, accommodation and certain stages to suit your\n          group. 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Watch the sunset over the dunes, enjoy a festive New Year&#8217;s Eve dinner, gather around the campfire and spend the night beneath a sky full of stars. This New Year hiking experience in Morocco can be arranged for couples, families or friends, with a walking pace suited to the group. It is a special way to celebrate New Year&#8217;s Eve in the Sahara, far from crowded cities and everyday distractions. \u2605 5.0\/5 \u2014 56 verified customer reviews \u2013 read the testimonials Experience New Year on Foot in the Moroccan Desert A Morocco Desert New Year Trek lets you welcome the New Year at the pace of walking, far from roads and the hustle and bustle of cities. Accompanied by our local team and a camel caravan carrying your luggage and camping equipment, you walk each day through sand dunes, rocky desert terrain, oases and vast Saharan plains. The walking stages give you time to appreciate the scenery, share mint tea in the shade of tamarisk trees and discover the simplicity of traditional nomadic life. At the end of each day, camp is set up in a peaceful, remote natural setting. On December 31, your New Year&#8217;s Eve Desert Trek in Morocco takes on a special atmosphere: enjoy a freshly prepared dinner, traditional sand-baked bread, a campfire, music and activities with the local team, followed by an evening beneath the stars to welcome the New Year. This Sahara New Year Trek is a friendly and authentic experience where walking, desert landscapes and meaningful encounters are at the heart of the adventure. Which Desert Trek Should You Choose for New Year&#8217;s Eve in Morocco? To welcome the New Year on foot in the Sahara, we offer two trekking routes with very different atmospheres. Both allow you to explore the desert at the pace of walking and spend New Year&#8217;s Eve at a wilderness camp, but each offers its own landscapes and experiences. Choosing between them depends on whether you prefer varied scenery and local culture or a more remote desert immersion. The Draa Valley trek offers the greatest variety of landscapes. This Draa Valley New Year Trek combines Berber villages, palm groves, oases, lunar-like desert plateaus and sand dunes. It is ideal for travellers who want to combine encounters with local life and the wide-open spaces of the Sahara, with scenery changing throughout the walking stages. The Chegaga dunes trek offers a wilder experience focused on the desert itself. This Chegaga New Year Trek crosses vast open spaces dotted with tamarisk trees before reaching the great dunes of Chegaga. With no villages or extensive palm groves along this stretch, the setting feels more isolated, offering a deeper sense of immersion in the Sahara and camps surrounded by remote desert landscapes. Draa Valley New Year Trek in the Moroccan Desert The Draa Valley New Year Trek offers a remarkable variety of landscapes and an authentic introduction to southern Morocco. Each day&#8217;s walk takes you through traditional Berber villages, palm groves, oases, desert plateaus with almost lunar-like scenery and stretches of sand dunes. This Morocco Desert New Year Trek also gives you the opportunity to discover local life before gradually venturing deeper into the Saharan landscapes. Camps are set up in peaceful, remote natural surroundings, while the local camel team accompanies the trek and transports your luggage and camping equipment. On New Year&#8217;s Eve, celebrate beneath the stars in the heart of the desert. Trek highlights Berber villages Palm groves and oases Desert plateaus Sand dunes Wild camping Local camel team New Year&#8217;s Eve under the stars Draa Valley New Year Trek Programme \u2013 5 Days Day 1 \u2013 December 29: Marrakech \u2192 Ouarzazate \u2192 Draa Valley \u2192 Bouygaywaren Dunes Depart from Marrakech and cross the High Atlas Mountains towards Ouarzazate, then continue into the Draa Valley. Stop for lunch at the beginning of the valley before driving through traditional earthen villages and palm groves to the starting point of the trek. Meet the local camel team, organise the luggage and begin your desert adventure. Set up camp among the Bouygaywaren dunes for your first night beneath the stars, surrounded by the peaceful landscapes of southern Morocco. 7 hours driving \u2013 424 km Day 2 \u2013 December 30: Bouygaywaren Dunes \u2192 Sidi Salah Village \u2192 Tidri Dunes Begin the first full day of walking on this Draa Valley New Year Trek. The route follows the Draa Valley through palm groves and several Berber villages, offering a wonderful mix of local culture and desert scenery. Enjoy lunch in the shade of the palm trees at Zawyat Sidi Salah, then cross the Draa River before continuing towards the Tidri dunes. Set up camp at the foot of the dunes and spend the evening in the quiet surroundings of the Sahara. 5 hours walking Day 3 \u2013 December 31: Tidri Dunes \u2192 Erg Essahel \u2013 New Year&#8217;s Eve in the Desert Leave the Tidri dunes and walk towards Erg Essahel. The route crosses a vast desert plateau before reaching the dunes, where camp is set up for the final evening of the year. Spend the afternoon exploring the dunes, with the option of a camel ride and free time to enjoy the sunset. In the evening, celebrate New Year&#8217;s Eve in the Sahara with a festive dinner, traditional bread baked in the sand, activities with the local team and a campfire gathering beneath the star-filled desert sky. 4 hours walking Day 4 \u2013 January 1: Erg &hellip; <\/p>\n<p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/trek-maroc-aventure.com\/en\/new-years-eve-morocco\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;\u27a4 New Year&#8217;s Eve 2026-2027 in 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