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New Year's Eve in Marrakech — A Magical Evening at Riad Vendôme
New Year's Eve at Riad Vendôme includes a gala dinner with Gnaoua musicians (traditional Moroccan music, UNESCO-listed) and oriental dancer, in an intimate atmosphere of 30 guests maximum. The stay is sold as a 4-night package at €520 per person around 31 December 2026, with the gala dinner included for every staying guest. Combine with a circuit New Year's Eve in the desert.
In brief — New Year's Eve Marrakech
- New Year's Eve at Riad Vendome is capped at 30 guests and sold as a 4-night stay at 520 euros per person around 31 December 2026, with the gala dinner included for every staying guest.
- The evening starts with rooftop aperitifs at 7:30pm, then a six-course Moroccan gala dinner in the patio, live Gnaoua musicians, an oriental dancer and a midnight champagne toast facing the Koutoubia.
- Day visitors without accommodation pay 90 euros for the gala dinner alone, the riad can be hired exclusively for up to 45 guests, and Marrakech reaches 18 to 22 degrees in daytime.
- Direct booking / WhatsApp: +212 600 608 608
Marrakech on the evening of 31 December is a city buzzing with joyful energy. The medina terraces light up, the scent of spices mingles with winter freshness, and in the patio of Riad Vendôme, candles dance to the first notes of the guembri. Here, no impersonal party: your New Year's Eve is an intimate, warm celebration — 30 guests maximum, a sumptuous Moroccan gala dinner, live Gnaoua musicians (traditional Moroccan music, UNESCO-listed), an oriental dancer and champagne at midnight on the rooftop. The stay is a 4-night package at €520 per person, gala dinner included.
New Year's Eve at Riad Vendôme — 31 December
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Imagine: you're seated in a centuries-old Moroccan patio, surrounded by glittering zellige and copper lanterns. The menu is a journey in itself — crispy chicken and almond pastilla, lamb tagine with prunes, royal couscous with seven vegetables, fruit baskets, oriental pastries and mint tea. A group of Gnaoua musicians (traditional Moroccan music, UNESCO-listed) sets up their enchanting rhythms. An oriental dancer glides between the tables, a snake charmer adds a touch of magic. The atmosphere builds, laughter multiplies, and at midnight, everyone gathers on the rooftop to toast with champagne, the stars and the rooftops of Marrakech as backdrop.
30 Guests, Not 300: A Human-Scale New Year's Eve
In the big hotels, New Year's Eve is often a machine: 200 guests, impersonal buffet, music too loud. At Riad Vendôme, it's the complete opposite. You're welcomed like friends in an exceptional house. Eric, the French owner, is there to ensure every detail is perfect. It's the difference between "a New Year's Eve" and "your New Year's Eve".
What the 4-Night New Year's Eve Stay Includes
Around 31 December we sell the New Year's Eve stay as a 4-night package at €520 per person, not as a single night. Four nights is what the date actually needs: you arrive without rushing, you are settled well before the evening of the 31st, and you still have 1 and 2 January to enjoy Marrakech instead of packing. The package covers the 4 nights at the riad and the gala dinner on 31 December, with the Gnaoua musicians, the oriental dancer and the champagne toast at midnight on the rooftop.
Mornings start with a generous Moroccan breakfast — msemmen, thousand-hole crêpes, freshly squeezed orange juice, Atlas honey. The Spa of the riad stays open through the period: traditional hammam with black soap, argan oil massage, and the rooftop jacuzzi heated to 36°C. Spa treatments are booked separately, on request, and are not part of the New Year's Eve package — we tell you the rate for your dates on WhatsApp.
Marrakech at New Year — What to Do Around 31 December
The Red City sparkles at the end of the year. The souks overflow with gift ideas — babouches, lanterns, pottery, rugs. The Jardin Majorelle is sublime in the winter light. Jemaa el-Fna square comes alive with storytellers, acrobats and musicians. And the mild air (18-22°C) invites you to horse-drawn carriage rides around the pink ramparts. Marrakech in December, it's a delight at every street corner.
The packages
| Package | What's included | Price |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Eve Stay — 4 nights | 4 nights at the riad + gala dinner on 31 December + entertainment + champagne at midnight | 520 € / person |
| Marrakech + Desert | New Year's Eve riad + desert circuit (5 days) | from 640 € / person |
(*) Gala dinner offered for clients accommodated at the riad the night of the 31 December.
Marrakech + Sahara: the 5-Day New Year's Eve Combination
Marrakech and the desert over 5 days start from €640 per person. The riad in the medina for New Year's Eve, then the road south to the dunes — or the other way round: the 31st under the desert stars, then back to the riad to start the year gently. Five days is the format that works over this period: it holds the drive, the nights in the desert and the return without turning the trip into a marathon.
We coordinate this trip with a licensed transport partner and official guides; we are not a travel agency ourselves. Eric puts the programme together according to your dates and your group, and confirms it in writing. Flights are not included.
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New Year's Eve at the Riad — Hour by Hour
The 31st of December at Riad Vendôme is a fixed programme, and here it is in full. The dinner seats 30 guests.
31 December
| 19:00 | Arrival at the riad. The patio is dressed for the evening. |
| 19:30 | Aperitifs on the rooftop with Moroccan pastries and champagne, the Koutoubia lit up below. |
| 20:30 | Six-course gala dinner in the patio: pastilla, harira and the rest, cooked by Chef Naima. |
| 23:45 | Back up to the rooftop for midnight, with views over the Koutoubia. |
| 00:30 | Dancing until 2:00 with the licensed bar open. |
1 January
| 11:00 | Late breakfast, served without a rush. |
| 14:00 | Patio pool, rooftop jacuzzi at 36°C, hammam for those who booked it. |
Tell us your dates, the number of guests and what you want to keep or drop — Éric adjusts the programme with you on WhatsApp +212 600 608 608, written quote within 24 hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where to celebrate New Year's Eve in Marrakech?
Riad Vendôme offers an intimate evening (30 guests max.) in an exceptional riad in Dar El Bacha: gala dinner, Gnaoua musicians (traditional Moroccan music, UNESCO-listed), belly dancer, champagne at midnight on the rooftop.
How much does New Year's Eve in a riad cost?
At Riad Vendôme the New Year's Eve stay is sold as a 4-night package at 520 euros per person, which covers the 4 nights at the riad and the gala dinner on 31 December, entertainment and midnight champagne included. Day visitors who are not staying at the riad pay 90 euros for the gala dinner alone. Marrakech and the Sahara over 5 days start from 640 euros per person.
Is the New Year's Eve dinner included?
Yes, the gala dinner on 31 December is included for staying guests: a complete Moroccan menu, live music, champagne at midnight.
Can you hire the riad exclusively?
Yes, Riad Vendôme is available for exclusive hire for your group (up to 45 guests). Perfect for a New Year's Eve with friends or family.
What's the weather like in Marrakech on 31 December?
Pleasant! 18-22°C during the day, cool in the evening (8-12°C). Ideal for enjoying the rooftop and terraces. Bring a jumper for the evening.
How long is the flight to Marrakech from the US and Canada?
There are no non-stop flights from the United States; from New York allow about 8 to 9 hours via Casablanca on Royal Air Maroc, which hubs there. From Canada, Royal Air Maroc runs a seasonal non-stop from Montreal to Casablanca, then a short connection to Marrakech. The riad is about 20 minutes from Marrakech-Menara airport, and US, Canadian and EU citizens do not need a visa for stays under 90 days.
How do I book, and how quickly do you reply?
You book directly with the riad, not through a platform. Send your dates and group size on WhatsApp at +212 600 608 608 and you receive a written quote within 24 hours. There is no automated booking engine: every stay is confirmed by a person, and the payment terms are set out in the quote you receive.
Can the whole riad be privatised, and for how many guests?
Yes, Riad Vendome can be hired exclusively. The main riad has 12 rooms and goes up to 20 rooms with our second riad 100 metres away, for exclusive hire of up to 45 guests. During an exclusive hire there are no other guests: the pool, hammam, jacuzzi and rooftop are reserved for your group alone.
How many nights do you need to book for New Year's Eve in Marrakech?
Four. Around 31 December the stay is sold as a 4-night package at 520 euros per person, not as a single night. Four nights is what the date needs: you arrive without rushing, you are settled well before the evening of the 31st, and you still have 1 and 2 January in Marrakech instead of packing.
What does the 520 euro New Year's Eve package include?
The 4 nights at Riad Vendome in the Marrakech medina, and the gala dinner on 31 December with rooftop aperitifs, a six-course Moroccan menu in the patio, live Gnaoua musicians, an oriental dancer and the champagne toast at midnight. Moroccan breakfast every morning. Spa treatments are booked separately, on request.
Can you combine New Year's Eve in Marrakech with the Sahara desert?
Yes. The Marrakech and desert combination runs over 5 days from 640 euros per person: the riad in the medina for New Year's Eve, then the circuit out to the dunes. We coordinate this trip with a licensed transport partner and official guides; we are not a travel agency ourselves.
When should you book New Year's Eve in Marrakech?
As early as you can. The evening is capped at 30 guests, and most years 31 December is full by September. Send your dates on WhatsApp at +212 600 608 608 and you get a written answer within 24 hours.
What is the hour-by-hour programme for New Year's Eve at Riad Vendome?
Arrival at 19:00 with the patio dressed for the evening, aperitifs on the rooftop at 19:30 with Moroccan pastries and champagne, six-course gala dinner in the patio at 20:30 cooked by Chef Naima, back to the rooftop at 23:45 for midnight over the Koutoubia, then dancing until 2:00 with the licensed bar. On 1 January: late breakfast at 11:00, then the pool, the rooftop jacuzzi at 36 degrees and the hammam.
New Year's Eve in Marrakech 2027 — Practical Information
The evening of 31 December 2026 at Riad Vendôme is a fixed programme: arrival from 7pm, aperitifs on the rooftop at 7:30pm with Moroccan pastries and champagne, gala dinner in the patio from 8:30pm (6 courses: pastilla, harira, tagine, couscous, desserts), live Gnaoua musicians and oriental dancer, midnight champagne toast on the rooftop with views over the Koutoubia, dancing until 2am with our licensed bar.
Capacity: 30 guests maximum. This is not a nightclub or an impersonal hotel gala — it's an intimate celebration in a centuries-old riad with 30 of the right people. Most years, the 31 December fills up by September. Don't wait.
Rate for New Year's Eve 2026-2027: €520 per person for the 4-night stay, gala dinner on 31 December included. Day visitors (dinner only, no accommodation): €90/person for the gala dinner. Marrakech combined with a 5-day Sahara circuit: from €640 per person.
Why Marrakech for New Year's Eve? — 5 Reasons
- The weather: Marrakech in December is 14–20°C and clear. Midnight on a rooftop is beautiful — not freezing. No coats, no rain.
- The atmosphere: The medina at New Year is unlike anywhere else in the world. The city celebrates in layers: the mosque calls, the Jemaa El Fna drums, the riad patios glittering with lanterns. It's completely unique.
- The value: A comparable gala dinner experience in London, Paris or Barcelona would cost 3–4× more. Flights from the UK are under €100 return.
- The intimacy: 30 guests maximum means you know everyone at the table. No impersonal hotel ballroom, no strangers at adjacent tables, no rushed service.
- The flight time: 3h30 from London, 2h30 from Paris, 2h from Madrid. New Year's Eve in Marrakech is genuinely accessible.
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