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New Year's Eve in the Desert: Celebrate Under the Stars of the Sahara
A New Year's Eve in the Sahara from Marrakech costs between €350 and €650 per person in an all-inclusive package (29 December 2026 to 2 January 2027). Riad Vendôme organises New Year's Eve in a bivouac in Merzouga or Zagora: festive dinner under a nomad tent, Gnaoua music, campfire and sunrise over the dunes to start the new year.
What if this year, your countdown happened with your feet in the sand, gazing up at the Milky Way? Forget packed restaurant halls and fireworks from a balcony. The Sahara offers the most beautiful show of all: an immense silence, a sky loaded with thousands of stars and a crackling campfire while Gnaoua drums mark the final seconds of the year. Riad Vendôme organises your New Year's Eve in the desert from Marrakech, all-inclusive from €350 per person. Merzouga or Zagora: two settings, one magic.
This that home attend the night of the 31 December
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In the late afternoon, you climb aboard a camel towards the bivouac set up in the heart of the dunes. The sun plunges behind the horizon in an explosion of orange and crimson. Around the campfire, mint tea is shared like a ritual. Then comes dinner: a generous Moroccan feast — slow-roasted mechoui, lamb tagine with prunes, royal couscous, fruit baskets and honey pastries. A group of Gnaoua musicians (traditional Moroccan music, UNESCO-listed) sets up their drums, the rhythms build, hypnotic. An oriental dancer enchants the guests in the flickering firelight. At midnight, look up: your fireworks are the stars of the Sahara. They've never been so close.
Merzouga or Zagora: which desert for your New Year's Eve?
| Package | Duration | L'atmosphere | This that rend this circuit unique | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zagora & Chigaga | 5 days / 4 nights | Intimate & wild | The most isolated dunes in Morocco — alone in the world | 350 € |
| Merzouga & Erg Chebbi | 6j / 5n | Grandiose & festive | The highest dunes in Morocco (150 m) — a film set | 450 € |
| Grand Tour of the 2 deserts | 7j / 6n | Epic & complete | Merzouga + Zagora + Djebel Saghro — deux bivouacs, deux atmospheres | 650 € |
(*) Price per person all included: stay at Riad Vendôme, transport, full board, bivouac, evening of the New Year's Eve with music and animations.
Your day-by-day programme (Merzouga — 6 days/5 nights)
29 December — Arrival in Marrakech. We pick you up from the airport. The riad welcomes you with mint tea on the rooftop and a first candlelit dinner in the patio. The adventure begins gently.
30 December — The grand departure. The road climbs towards the Tichka Pass at 2,260 metres. On the other side of the Atlas, the landscape changes dramatically: ochre earth, rammed-earth kasbahs, and the silhouette of Ait Benhaddou (UNESCO) emerging like a film set. Night in the Dades Valley.
31 December — The most beautiful day. Todra Gorges in morning, the palm grove road in the afternoon, and as the day ends, the first golden dunes of the Erg Chebbi. Camel ride to the bivouac. The celebration begins: sumptuous buffet under a Berber tent, Gnaoua music, drums, songs, oriental dancers, campfire. Midnight arrives before you know it.
1 January — The first morning of the year. The sun rises slowly over the dunes, painting the sand pink, orange, then gold. This suspended moment — you'll never forget it. Breakfast at the bivouac, then return to Marrakech.
2 January — a well-deserved rest. Day at the riad. Hammam traditional, argan oil massage, heated jacuzzi — parce than after the desert, your body deserves this cadeau. Strolling in the souks. Airport transfer.
This that is included in each package
Airport transfer, stay at Riad Vendôme with breakfasts, air-conditioned transport, full board during the circuit, bivouac with New Year's Eve entertainment (festive buffet, Gnaoua musicians (traditional Moroccan music, UNESCO-listed), campfire), camel rides, guided visits. Optional: 4×4 private, quad in the dunes, bivouac luxury, hammam on return.
Want to experience this New Year's Eve?
The bivouacs of the Saint-Sylvestre affichent complete from November. Contact Eric by WhatsApp at +212 600 608 608 — il organises your programme tailor-made.
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What our travellers say
“An unforgettable experience. The camp under the stars, the Gnaoua music, the sunrise over the dunes… Eric organised every detail with great care. Highly recommended.”
“New Year's Eve in the Merzouga desert will remain our most beautiful travel memory. The meal was delicious, the atmosphere magical, and the silence of the Sahara at midnight… indescribable. Thank you Eric!”
“Zagora circuit as a couple — 3 days of pure happiness. The riad is sublime, the desert magnificent, and Eric an exceptional host. Unbeatable value for money. We'll be back for New Year's Eve!”
“We did the Grand Tour Merzouga + Zagora with our family (2 children). The kids loved the camels and the desert camp. The journey is long but the landscapes are breathtaking, and the riad is a real haven on our return.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost a New Year's Eve in the desert of the Sahara?
The packages all included range from €350 (Zagora 5 days/4 nights) to €650 (Grand Tour 7 days/6 nights). Tout is included: accommodation at Riad Vendôme, transport, meal, bivouac and evening of the New Year's Eve with Gnaoua music.
Is it cold in the desert on New Year's Eve?
Late-December nights range between 5 and 10°C. Pack a warm jumper, a jacket and a hat. The campfire warms the evening and the camps provide thick blankets. During the day: 18-22°C.
Is the New Year's Eve in the desert suitable for children?
Children love it: camels, desert camp, campfire, music. For families, the circuit Zagora (5 days) is ideal because shorter.
When do you need to book?
As early as possible. The camps on 31 December have limited capacity. Book at least 2 months in advance.
Can you personnaliser the circuit?
Eric tailors each circuit: early departure, quad biking, sandboarding, luxury desert camp. Contact him via WhatsApp for a bespoke programme.
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