Merzouga's Erg Chebbi dunes are Morocco's most famous — and this new years eve marrakech desert tour gets you there in time to ring in the new year among them. Day one crosses the High Atlas via the Tizi-n-Tichka pass, Morocco's highest road pass, with a stop at the UNESCO-listed Kasbah Ait Benhaddou before reaching Dades Gorge for the night.

Day two is a proper journey through southern Morocco's landmarks: Todra Gorge's towering 300-metre canyon walls, then onward to Merzouga, where camels carry you across Erg Chebbi's dunes for a two-hour sunset trek to camp. That's where the celebration happens — traditional food, Berber music, and a night under some of the clearest skies in the country.

Day three brings sunrise over the dunes before the drive to Fes via the Ziz Valley and Midelt, passing through cedar forests home to Barbary macaques. Prefer to head back to Marrakech instead of Fes? That's available too.

Want the Erg Chigaga route instead of Merzouga? Our other Marrakech New Years Eve tour follows a different desert.

Included/Excluded

Accommodation 2 Nights in Desert Camp.
Dinner & Breakfast.
Camel ride, 1 camel per person.
Sand boarding in the dunes (Optional)
Comfortable transportation with 4WD, fuel included
Professional Driver/Giude who speak your language
Feel free to stop anytime to capture photos.

Personal expenses on the itinerary.
Lunches
Soft drinks.
Tips.

Itinerary

Day 1: Marrakech → Ait Benhaddou → Ouarzazate → Dades Gorge (30 December)

Embark on a new years eve marrakech desert tour and travel towards the High Atlas Mountains via the highest road pass in Morocco, Tizi-n-Tichka pass (2,260m), offering stunning views of mountains, valleys, and Berber villages. Upon descent, you'll visit the UNESCO-protected 16th-century Kasbah Ait Benhaddou, famous for films like Lawrence of Arabia and Gladiator. You can take a walk or hire a donkey to cross the river to the Kasbah. Continue along the Route of a Thousand Kasbahs towards the Skoura Oasis, and visit the Kasbah Amridil, featured in many Moroccan brochures. Then, head to the Rose Valley (Kella M'gouna), known for its Moroccan rose production and beauty products. Your journey takes you through the Tamnalt Hills, with their unique rock formations resembling monkey feet. End your day at Dades Gorge, a stunning natural wonder of red and mauve rock.

Day 2: Dades Gorge → Todra Gorge → Merzouga → Erg Chebbi (31 December)

Depart Dades Gorge to visit another deep oasis in Morocco, the Todra Gorge. Its walls are 300m tall and at their most narrow part, only a mere 20m apart. Spend some time appreciating this natural wonder before resuming your trip towards the Sahara Desert. Approaching Merzouga, you will see the first sand dunes of the desert, where your camels will be waiting to carry you across the Erg Chebbi sand dunes. Then later in the afternoon saddle on your camels and make your way across the desert during a beautiful sunset for about 2 hours, before arriving at your camp for the night. Overnight in the Nomad tent under a night full of stars, Berber music and delicious food prepared for you by your guide. Ring in the new year at your Erg Chebbi new year's eve camp.

Day 3: Merzouga → Midelt → Ifrane → Fes (1 January)

You will wake up to enjoy the sunrise over the dunes of Erg Chebbi, possibly the best moment of the Merzouga desert. After breakfast, you will travel to Fes by passing through the Ziz Valley Gorge and Midelt, an impressive mountain city with traditional buildings similar to those in southern Morocco. Located at 1,488m in altitude, it is well situated just at the foot of Jbel Ayachi (3,737m). Your journey continues via Azrou and the cedar forests where a colony of monkeys will keep you amused. Drop off at your Riad/Hotel in the evening. Possible to return to Marrakech on Day 3 instead, on this marrakech to fes new year tour.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a 4-day version of this new years eve marrakech desert tour?

Yes — we can extend this into a 4 day new year eve morocco desert itinerary with an extra stop, or adjust the return route. Ask us when booking to customise the length.

What happens on New Year's Eve itself?

You’ll be at the Erg Chebbi new year’s eve camp — traditional Moroccan dinner, live Berber music around the fire, and a night under some of the darkest, clearest skies in Morocco.

Does the tour end in Fes or Marrakech?

It ends in Fes by default, but returning to Marrakech on day 3 is available on request — let us know your preference when booking.

How is this different from your Erg Chigaga New Year's Eve tour?

This Merzouga New Year’s Eve tour reaches the Erg Chebbi dunes via Dades and Todra Gorges, ending in Fes. Our other Marrakech New Years Eve tour heads to Erg Chigaga instead, staying within the Zagora region.

What's included in the price?

2 nights accommodation (1 in Dades Gorge, 1 at the desert camp), dinner and breakfast, camel ride, private 4WD transport with driver-guide, and the option of a luxury tent upgrade with private bathroom for €60 extra per person.

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