New Year’s Eve 2027 in the Zagora Sahara Desert | Bivouac, Dinner & Countdown
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NEW YEAR'S EVE
In AGAFAY DESERT
New Year Eve Agafay Desert 2027 with an unforgettable Moroccan dinner and show beneath the stars. Just 30 minutes from Marrakech, this magical night combines culture, warmth, and celebration in the stunning Agafay Desert.
Includes round-trip private transport from Marrakech, one night in a luxury desert bivouac, the New Year’s Eve dinner and midnight countdown, and breakfast. A festive, family-friendly celebration — no alcohol is served. We confirm the exact price on WhatsApp.
Welcome the New Year deep in the Moroccan Sahara. This 2-day, 1-night private New Year’s Eve tour takes you from Marrakech across the High Atlas to the golden dunes of Zagora and M’hamid El Ghizlane, for a festive dinner and a midnight countdown under a sky full of stars — then the first sunrise of the year over the sand before the journey back.
Your 2-day itinerary
- Day 1 — Marrakech to the Sahara: private early departure, cross the Tizi n’Tichka pass in the High Atlas, stop at the UNESCO kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou and Ouarzazate, then follow the Draa Valley palm groves through Zagora to M’hamid El Ghizlane, gateway to the dunes.
- Day 1 evening — New Year’s Eve in the dunes: a sunset camel ride into the golden dunes, arrival at your luxury bivouac, a festive Moroccan New Year’s Eve dinner, live music and a midnight countdown around the fire. An alcohol-free, family-friendly celebration.
- Day 2 — sunrise & return: watch the first sunrise of the year over the Sahara, breakfast at camp, then the private drive back to Marrakech via the Draa Valley and the Atlas.
What’s included
- Round-trip private transfer from Marrakech
- Atlas crossing (Tizi n’Tichka) with stops at Ait Ben Haddou, Ouarzazate & the Draa Valley
- Sunset camel ride into the dunes
- One night in a luxury desert bivouac
- New Year’s Eve dinner and midnight countdown (alcohol-free)
- Breakfast at camp
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with tourist insurance and English-speaking driver
New Year’s Eve in the Sahara FAQ
Where is the New Year’s Eve celebration held?
In a luxury desert bivouac among the golden dunes of Zagora and M’hamid El Ghizlane — the true Sahara south of Marrakech, not the rocky Agafay desert.
Is alcohol served at the celebration?
No. This is an alcohol-free New Year’s Eve — a festive, cultural and family-friendly night with Moroccan food, live music and a midnight countdown under the stars.
How long is the drive from Marrakech?
It is a full day’s scenic drive across the High Atlas and the Draa Valley. We set off early on day one and plan the return on day two with a comfortable margin. Schedules are subject to change — please verify your itinerary before booking.
What is included in the €750 price?
Round-trip private transport from Marrakech, one night in a luxury bivouac, the New Year’s Eve dinner and midnight countdown, and breakfast. The price is per person (based on 2 travellers) and confirmed on WhatsApp.
More New Year's Eve desert options: Erg Chigaga (M'hamid) · Agafay near Marrakech.
Curated & reviewed by Omar Idrissi, Agafay Desert specialist at Visit Agafay Desert.