New Year in Morocco: 3 Desert Tours for New Year's Eve

Three ways to ring in the New Year in the Sahara — from Marrakech or Agadir, to Erg Chigaga or Erg Chebbi. Every tour includes a desert camp celebration under the stars.

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Which trip fits you?

New Year in Morocco means one thing above all else: swapping a countdown in a crowded square for a night under genuinely dark desert skies. Morocco new year tours and trips each reach the Sahara from a different city, each with its own desert camp celebration on December 31st.

Whether you're searching for new year tours in morocco departing Marrakech, or a morocco new year tour that starts in Agadir, every route here includes a traditional Moroccan dinner, live Berber music, and camel trekking — the real alternative to a city new years eve in morocco.

Compare all tours

TourDurationDestinationFrom
Marrakech New Years Eve (Erg Chigaga)3d, 2n€295
New Years Eve Marrakech Desert Tour (Erg Chebbi)3d, 2n€360
Morocco New Years Eve (from Agadir)3d, 2n€360
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"People ask me every December which desert route is best for New Year's Eve. Honestly, it depends where you're starting from and which dunes speak to you. I've celebrated more New Year's Eves in the Sahara than I can count, and it never gets old — the silence right before midnight, out there, is unlike anything else."

Khadija
Desert guide since 2014

Every destination feels different

From Marrakech to Erg Chigaga
Via Ait Benhaddou and Zagora — 3 days, the classic route to Morocco's highest dunes.
From Marrakech to Merzouga
Via Dades and Todra Gorges to Erg Chebbi — ends in Fes, Morocco's most iconic dune field.
From Agadir to Erg Chigaga
Via Taliouine and the Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs — a quieter, less-travelled route.

How to choose

Starting from Marrakech, want Erg Chigaga: choose our Marrakech New Years Eve tour, from €295.
Starting from Marrakech, want Erg Chebbi and Fes: Starting from Marrakech, want Erg Chebbi and Fes howto_2_desc: choose our New Years Eve Marrakech desert tour to Merzouga, from €360.
Starting from Agadir: our Morocco New Years Eve tour from Agadir is your route, from €360.
Not sure which desert: Erg Chigaga is remoter and quieter; Erg Chebbi is Morocco's most famous dune field. Both deliver the same magic at midnight.

Frequently asked questions

Which morocco new year tour should I choose?
Starting from Marrakech and want the classic Erg Chigaga route: our 3-day tour from €295. Want Erg Chebbi and a Fes finish: our Merzouga route from €360. Starting from Agadir: our dedicated Agadir departure, also from €360.
What's included in every new year tours in morocco option?
A desert camp celebration on December 31st with traditional Moroccan dinner, live Berber music, camel trekking, and 2 nights accommodation. Specific inclusions vary slightly by tour — check each page for full details.
Is Erg Chigaga or Erg Chebbi better for New Year's Eve?
Erg Chigaga is Morocco's highest and most remote dune field — quieter, fewer visitors. Erg Chebbi (Merzouga) is Morocco's most iconic and photographed. Both deliver the same camp celebration; the difference is remoteness versus fame.
How far in advance should I book a morocco new year trip?
For new year trips in morocco, December 31st departures fill up months ahead — booking by October or early November is strongly recommended to secure your date and camp.
Can these tours be booked as a group or privately?
Yes — all three run privately or shared, and December 31st is popular for both couples and groups celebrating together.
Do prices change for new years eve in morocco specifically?
Yes — New Year's Eve dates carry a seasonal rate reflecting the special camp celebration, higher than a standard desert tour on the same route.

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