Marrakech Luxury New Year’s Eve Desert Tour 2025
(115 Reviews)
Overview
Start the New Year in the most magical way possible amidst golden dunes, starry skies, and warm Moroccan hospitality. Our Marrakech Luxury New Year’s Eve Desert Tour 2025 invites you to leave the world behind and celebrate life in one of the planet’s most enchanting landscapes: the Sahara Desert.
Over six unforgettable days, you’ll discover the treasures of Marrakech, journey across the High Atlas Mountains, explore cinematic kasbahs like Ait Benhaddou, and venture deep into the Merzouga dunes for a once-in-a-lifetime New Year’s Eve celebration under the stars.
Enjoy private luxury transport, five-star accommodation, expert local guides, and immersive cultural encounters. This exclusive New Year’s tour is the perfect blend of adventure, elegance, and serenity a truly memorable way to welcome 2025.
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.
Pricing: The cost of the tour varies depending on the number of travelers, the more people joining, the lower the price per person. Since transportation is a fixed cost, it will be divided among participants. Prices also depend on the category and quality of accommodation selected.
Please contact us for an exact quote based on your group size and travel preferences.
Trip Highlights
- Explore Marrakech with an expert local guide.
- Cross the Tizi n’Tichka Pass in the majestic High Atlas Mountains.
- Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Benhaddou.
- Discover the cinematic city of Ouarzazate and its Taourirt Kasbah.
- Take scenic walks through the Dades and Todra Gorges.
- Ride camels at sunset over the dunes of Erg Chebbi (Merzouga).
- Celebrate New Year’s Eve 2025 in a luxury Sahara desert camp.
- Enjoy private, guided visits and authentic Moroccan cuisine throughout the trip.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Marrakech – Welcome to Morocco (28 December 2024)
As your plane touches down at Marrakech Menara Airport, a warm welcome awaits. Your personal driver will greet you with a friendly smile and assist with your luggage before transferring you in a comfortable private vehicle to your elegant 5-star hotel in the heart of Marrakech. On the way, you’ll get your first glimpse of the “Red City” its sunlit ochre walls, palm-dotted avenues, and the distant silhouette of the Atlas Mountains setting the tone for the days to come.
Upon arrival, check in and unwind after your journey. You might take a stroll through the hotel’s lush gardens, relax by the pool, or sip mint tea on the terrace as the evening call to prayer echoes softly over the city. Later, enjoy a welcome dinner at your hotel a sumptuous introduction to Moroccan cuisine, featuring tagines, couscous, and delicate pastries scented with orange blossom. As night falls, retreat to your luxurious room for a peaceful rest, ready to begin your grand Moroccan adventure the next morning.
Day 2: Full-Day Exploration of Marrakech (29 December 2024)
After breakfast, set out on a guided exploration of Marrakech, one of Morocco’s most vibrant imperial cities. Visit the Majorelle Gardens, Koutoubia Mosque, and Bahia Palace, then explore the famous Jemaa el-Fnaa Square and its colorful souks.
Savor a traditional Moroccan lunch during your tour and enjoy free time in the afternoon before returning to your hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 3: Marrakech – Ait Benhaddou – Ouarzazate – Dades Gorges (30 December 2024)
Begin your journey toward the desert, crossing the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2260 m). Stop to visit the legendary Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and iconic film location.
Continue to Ouarzazate, visit the Atlas Film Studios, and admire the Taourirt Kasbah. As evening approaches, travel through Skoura Palmary and Kalaa M’gouna before arriving at your charming kasbah hotel in the Dades Valley for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 4: Dades – Todra Gorges – Erfoud – Merzouga (New Year’s Eve: 31 December 2024)
After breakfast, enjoy breathtaking views of the Dades Valley before continuing to the towering Todra Gorges. Take a walk through the dramatic canyon, then travel via Tinjedad and Erfoud, stopping to visit a local fossil workshop.
Arrive at Merzouga, where your camels await for a magical sunset trek across the dunes of Erg Chebbi. As night falls, celebrate New Year’s Eve 2025 around a campfire in your luxury desert camp with Berber music, festive dinner, and starlit skies.
Day 5: Merzouga – Rissani – Agdz – Ouarzazate (1 January 2025)
Wake to a glorious sunrise over the Sahara, then enjoy breakfast at camp before riding your camel or 4×4 back to the hotel for a refreshing shower. Continue to Rissani, the ancient caravan town, and explore its bustling souk.
Travel through Tazarine and Agdz, passing the lush Draa Valley, before arriving in Ouarzazate for dinner and overnight stay in a charming riad.
Day 6: Ouarzazate – Ait Benhaddou – Marrakech (2 January 2025)
After breakfast, visit Ouarzazate’s Film Studios and the Kasbah of Taourirt before returning to Ait Benhaddou for a relaxed lunch. Explore the ksar’s stunning architecture and panoramic views before crossing the High Atlas Mountains back to Marrakech.
Upon arrival, enjoy a farewell dinner and final overnight stay at your luxury hotel.
What's included
- Free arrival transfer from Marrakech Airport.
- Private luxury air-conditioned minibus or 4×4.
- Professional English-speaking driver throughout the tour.
- 2 nights in 5★ hotels in Marrakech (breakfast & dinner included).
- Full-day guided city tour of Marrakech with lunch & monument entries.
- 2 nights in 5★ luxury hotels in southern Morocco (Dades & Ouarzazate).
- 1 night in a luxury desert camp in Merzouga (private ensuite tent).
- Camel trekking with sunset and sunrise experience.
- All breakfasts and dinners throughout the tour.
- Cultural explorations on foot through kasbahs, Berber villages, and oases.
- Free time for shopping and photography at key sites.
What’s Not Included
- Lunches and beverages.
- Personal expenses and optional activities.
- Entrance fees (if any) not listed as included.
Know Before You Go
- This tour departs December 28, 2024 and ends January 2, 2025.
- Warm clothes are recommended for desert nights.
- Sandboards available at the desert camp upon request.
- Tour can be customized for private groups or families.
- Limited availability during holiday season – early booking recommended.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is special about celebrating New Year’s Eve in the Sahara?
You’ll enjoy a luxury dinner, live Berber music, and a starlit celebration in the dunes a magical, unforgettable start to the new year.
Can I extend my stay in Marrakech after the tour?
Yes, we can arrange extra nights or city excursions upon request.
Are the tents heated at night?
Yes, luxury tents include heaters and private bathrooms for your comfort.
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