Marrakech turns electric on New Year’s week. The Red City mixes ancient traditions with world-class parties, desert fireworks, rooftop champagne, and the wildest street celebration on the planet. Whether you want glamour, adventure, or total chill, here are the absolute best ways to welcome 2026 in Marrakech.
1. Jemaa el-Fnaa Midnight Madness (Free & Legendary)
December 31 from 10 p.m.
The square becomes the biggest open-air party in the world – thousands of locals and travellers, drummers, Gnawa troupes, fire-eaters, and fireworks at midnight. Dance until dawn, eat grilled meat straight from the stalls, release a paper lantern – pure magic.
2. Luxury Riad Gala Dinner
El Fenn, La Mamounia, Royal Mansour, Selman, or smaller gems like Riad Kniza and Dar Justo host unforgettable evenings: 6–8 course menus, live music, belly dancers, champagne at midnight, and heated courtyards full of roses and candles. Book 3–6 months ahead.
3. Agafay Desert NYE Camp (Most Instagrammed)
40 minutes from Marrakech → white stone desert lit by thousands of lanterns.
Camel ride at sunset, Berber drums around the fire, gourmet dinner, midnight fireworks over the dunes, then dance barefoot until sunrise. Top camps: Scarabeo, Agafay Luxury Camp, Terre des Étoiles.
4. Rooftop Club Countdown
Best views + DJs:
- Les Entrepotes (Guéliz) – Arabian Nights theme, open bar, fireworks
- Kabana, Sky Lounge at Renaissance, Nomad, or Le Foundouk
- New 2025 hotspot: Nikki Beach Marrakech rooftop
5. Hot-Air Balloon Sunrise on January 1st
Start 2026 floating above the Atlas mountains at dawn with champagne breakfast on landing. Special New Year flights sell out fast – book with Ciel d’Afrique or Marrakech by Air.
6. Private Villa or Palace Party
Rent an entire riad or luxury villa for your group (10–60 people). Private chef, DJ, dancers, pool, fireworks – total exclusivity. We organise these every year.
7. Moroccan Hammam & Spa Detox Evening
Recover from 2025 at Royal Mansour Spa, La Mamounia, or a traditional hammam, then light dinner on a heated terrace – perfect if you want calm luxury.
8. Horse-Drawn Carriage Ride & Koutoubia Fireworks
Romantic calèche ride through the illuminated medina, stop for champagne at a secret rooftop overlooking the Koutoubia at midnight.
9. Gnawa Music Night in a Hidden Riad
Intimate concert with master Gnawa musicians (trance music that inspired Led Zeppelin & Jimi Hendrix) followed by midnight tagine and champagne.
10. Snow & Monkeys in the High Atlas (January 1 Day Trip)
Escape the hangover with a private day trip to Oukaimeden ski resort or Ifrane-style villages – often snow on the peaks in early January!
11. New Year’s Day Brunch in the Palmeraie
Sleep in, then head to lavish brunch spots like Jnane Tamsna, Bô & Zin, or Nikki Beach – unlimited rosé, live jazz, pools.
12. Majorelle Garden at Golden Hour (January 1)
The garden is magically quiet on New Year’s morning – perfect peaceful start to 2026 before the crowds arrive.
Need Help Planning Your Perfect Marrakech New Year?
We still have limited spots for Agafay desert camps, VIP tables at Les Entrepotes, private villa parties, and hot-air balloon flights.
Contact Amorocco Tour right now and let us create your dream NYE:
WhatsApp: +212 663 752058
Email: contact@amoroccotour.com
2025–2026 will be the biggest yet – message us today before everything sells out! 🎉🏰✨🍾