Day01
Marrakech to Ait Benhaddou and Ouarzazate
Cross the High Atlas, visit Ait Benhaddou and continue to Ouarzazate for the night.
Private Morocco journey
Desert Tour from Marrakech New Year in Morocco
Celebrate New Year in the Sahara with a private route to Erg Chebbi, a desert camp and local music.
Route dossier · 5 days / 4 nights
Made for the long way around.
A festive five-day desert journey from Marrakech to Merzouga, with a New Year’s Eve celebration in the dunes.
Signature moments
- 01New Year’s Eve celebration with local music in the desert.
- 02Ait Benhaddou, Ouarzazate and the Draa Valley.
- 03Erg Chebbi camel trek and a day to explore the desert region.
Itinerary · Day by day
A journey that unfolds slowly.
Day02
Ouarzazate via the Draa Valley to Merzouga
Travel through Agdez and the Anti-Atlas toward Erg Chebbi for a sunset camel ride and desert-camp stay.
Day03
A day in the Erg Chebbi desert
Choose time with nomadic communities, Khamlia music, Rissani market or optional desert activities before the evening celebration.
Day04
Merzouga to Todra Gorge and Skoura or Dades Valley
Return by camel, visit the Todra canyon and continue through the Valley of Roses.
Day05
Skoura to the High Atlas and Marrakech
Travel via Ouarzazate and Tizi n’Tichka, arriving back at your Marrakech accommodation.
Follow the route
Map of itinerary
Follow the Atlas crossing and Draa Valley route from Marrakech to Zagora.
Journey imagery
Gallery
Included
Everything for the road.
- Private air-conditioned vehicle (SUV, 4×4, or minibus).
- English-speaking driver.
- Pick-up and drop-off at your Marrakech accommodation.
- Accommodation with dinner and breakfast, including vegetarian options on request.
- Sunset or sunrise camel trek.
- Private-tent desert-camp night with dinner and breakfast.
- Time to explore route highlights such as Ait Benhaddou and Ouarzazate.
- New Year’s Eve desert celebration with local music.
Not included
Make it yours.
- International flights.
- Personal travel insurance.
- Lunches and drinks.
- Entrance fees to attractions.
- Tips and personal expenses.
Travel, personally arranged
Let’s make this your Morocco.
Share your dates, travel pace and preferences. Our local team will shape the details around you.
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