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New Year's Eve in Zagora: the Wildest Sahara in Morocco
New Year's Eve in Zagora costs from €350/person in a 5-day / 4-night all-inclusive package, from 29 December 2026 to 2 January 2027. It's the shortest and most authentic New Year's Eve in the desert: celebrating at the Chigaga dunes, the wild Sahara, far from everything.
Zagora is the Sahara as you dreamed it before ever seeing it. No crowds, no noise: just you, the immense Chigaga dunes, a breathtaking sky and the crackle of a campfire. This is where the expression "alone in the world" truly makes sense. For New Year's Eve, the Zagora desert offers privacy impossible to find elsewhere — and a shorter circuit than Merzouga, ideal if time is precious. Package 5 days/4 nights from €350, all-inclusive.
5 Days of Escape
Day 1 (29 Dec.) — Marrakech awaits you.
Transfer at Riad Vendôme. Patio for candles, jacuzzi on the rooftop, first dinner Moroccan. You can arriver a few days before to enjoy Marrakech.
Day 2 (30 Dec.) — The Call of the South.
Col of the Tichka, Ouarzazate, then the valley of the Draa — the longest palm grove in Morocco, a ruban de verdure de 200 kilometres au venue for its ochre tones. The landscape is somptueux. Installation to Zagora.
Day 3 (31 Dec.) — The day when everything changes.
Visit to Tamgroute and sa ancestral Koranic library. Route towards M'hamid, last city before the neant. Climb by camel towards the dunes of Chigaga — more vast, wilder, more secret than the Erg Chebbi.
New Year's Eve night. Under the nomad tent: lamb tagine, fragrant couscous, bread baked in the sand, honey pastries, datess fresh. The Gnaoua musicians (traditional Moroccan music, UNESCO-listed) strike up their rhythms — impossible not to tap along toour mains. Le feu de camp projette of the ombres dansantes on the dunes. To minight, you trinquez to the new year in the silence the most pur of the monde.
Day 4 (1 Jan) — first day of the new year.
Sunrise on the dunes. Serenity absolue. Return via Ouarzazate and Ait Benhaddou (UNESCO). Hammam restorative at the riad.
Day 5 (2 Jan) — final moments.
Free day or airport transfer. Take a sachet of mint tea and a head full of images.
Why Zagora rather than Merzouga?
Closer (360 km vs 560 km), plus court (5 days vs 6), plus intime (dunes of Chigaga almost deserted). And the crossing of the valley of the Draa is one of the most stunning routes in Morocco. For those who want the raw Sahara, without compromis.
Rates
| Package | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Per group | New Year's Eve Zagora 5 days/4 nights — minibus | 350 € / pers. |
| 4×4 private | New Year's Eve Zagora 5 days/4 nights — Land Cruiser | 450 € / 2 guests |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Zagora cheaper than Merzouga?
Yes: the package Zagora starts to €350/person. contre 450€ for Merzouga, thanks to au journey shorter.
Are the Chigaga dunes accessible in December?
Yes, the tracks are passable all year round. The weather in December is dry and stable, and the 4x4 handles the final section.
Can you arriver more early in Marrakech?
Of course. A week-end at the riad before the desert, it's the perfect combination. We adapt the programme to your dates.
Is there alcohol at the bivouac?
The bivouacs ne do not serve alcohol. The party is range by the music and the energy of the desert. You can bring your own bouteille.
How do I reach Marrakech from the US and Canada for the desert trip?
Desert trips start from Marrakech, so you first fly into Marrakech-Menara and base yourself at the riad. 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. Most North American guests spend a few days at the riad in the medina before setting off into the desert.
New Year's Eve in the Zagora Desert — What to Expect
Spending New Year's Eve in the Zagora desert means watching the midnight countdown under a sky containing more stars than most people have ever seen. No fireworks needed. The Zagora dunes are quieter and more remote than Merzouga — fewer tourists, more authentic. The bivouac is private, the musicians are local Gnaoua, the dinner is tagine and couscous cooked over a fire.
The programme: depart Marrakech on 30 December (6-hour drive via Ouarzazate and Aït Benhaddou), arrive at the bivouac for sunset. 31 December: camel trek, dune walk, traditional dinner, live music, midnight under the stars. 1 January: sunrise on the dunes, breakfast, drive back to Marrakech. Arrive for dinner. Alternatively, extend to 3-4 nights and combine with Merzouga.
Packages start from €220/person (2 nights, full board, transport, camel trek, bivouac, guide). Maximum 15 guests for a private bivouac experience. Contact Eric on WhatsApp by 1 December to secure your spot — New Year's Eve fills up quickly.
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