Marrakech + Agafay New Year Package 2027 – 4-Day Complete NYE Escape
Marrakech + Agafay New Year Package 2027 One Booking. Four Days. Everything Arranged. Most people visiting Marrakech for New Year's Eve piece the trip together themselves: find a riad, book an...
Marrakech + Agafay New Year Package 2027
One Booking. Four Days. Everything Arranged.
Most people visiting Marrakech for New Year's Eve piece the trip together themselves: find a riad, book an Agafay dinner, figure out the Atlas excursion, arrange transfers between all three. Each booking is a separate negotiation. When something changes — and something always changes around December 31 — there is no one to call.
Our Marrakech + Agafay 4-Day New Year Package handles everything in a single booking: private riad in the Medina, all transfers, NYE in the Agafay Desert, a guided Atlas Mountains excursion, and New Year's Day recovery at your riad. You arrive, we handle the rest.
December 29 to January 1, 2027. Four days. One price. One contact.
Why This Package Exists
Agafay is 30 minutes from Marrakech, but the experience of the two places is completely different. Marrakech is the city — the Medina, the souks, Jemaa el-Fna, the rooftops, the riads. Agafay is the desert — silence, stars, fire, camels, open sky. The Atlas Mountains are the third element: villages, Berber culture, cedar forests, and altitude.
Each of these deserves time. Most visitors to Marrakech for NYE only get a glimpse of one or two. This package is designed to give you all three at their best, on a schedule that works instead of rushing.
Day-by-Day Programme
Day 1 — December 29: Arrival in Marrakech
Afternoon
- Private airport pick-up and transfer to your riad in the Medina
- Riad check-in and settling in — mint tea on the rooftop terrace
- Orientation walk through the Medina with your guide: key souks, Koutoubia Mosque, Bahia Palace exterior
Evening
- Welcome dinner at a selected Moroccan restaurant in the Medina (included)
- Jemaa el-Fna at night — food stalls, musicians, and street performers
- Return to riad — no itinerary imposed for the evening
Riad (2 nights, December 29–30): A private riad in the heart of the Medina — not a hotel. A traditional Moroccan courtyard house with a central fountain, rooftop terrace, and between 4–10 rooms. We select riads that are genuinely in the Medina (not the new town), with real Moroccan architecture, proper breakfast, and staff who know the city.
Day 2 — December 30: Atlas Mountains
Morning (8:00 AM departure)
- Private 4x4 vehicle picks up at riad
- Drive through the Ourika Valley toward the Atlas Mountains (1.5 hours)
- Stop at a Berber village above 1,500 metres: walking tour with local guide, traditional bread-making demonstration, argan oil cooperative
- Lunch at a family-run gîte: traditional Moroccan lunch with Atlas mountain views
Afternoon
- Visit Setti Fatma village and the seven waterfalls (30-minute walk)
- Drive back toward Marrakech via the Ourika road
- Stop at a pottery cooperative on the return
- Arrival in Marrakech: 5:00–6:00 PM
Evening
- Free evening in Marrakech — rooftop dinner, hammam (optional), or souk shopping
- Riad dinner available if preferred (advance notice required)
Day 3 — December 31: New Year's Eve in Agafay
Daytime Free morning in Marrakech — sleep late, explore the souks, book a hammam, or rest for the evening.
Afternoon
- 3:00 PM: Private vehicle departs riad for Agafay Desert
- 3:45 PM: Arrival at luxury desert camp
New Year's Eve Programme (full programme — see below)
- Welcome tea and sunset camel ride
- Cocktail reception
- Gourmet Moroccan dinner under the stars
- Live Gnawa music, fire show, entertainment
- Midnight countdown, fireworks, and toast
Overnight in Agafay (included)
- Luxury heated tent with proper beds
- Private facilities
Day 4 — January 1: Sunrise & Return
Morning at Camp
- 7:30 AM: Desert sunrise over the Atlas Mountains
- 8:00 AM: Optional sunrise yoga session (on request)
- 9:00 AM: Traditional Moroccan breakfast at camp
Late Morning
- 11:00 AM: Return to Marrakech riad (one final night included — December 31/January 1 at riad, OR overnight at camp)
- Check-in at riad
- Afternoon free: last souk walk, rooftop tea, or spa/hammam session at riad
Departure
- Private transfer to Marrakech Menara Airport whenever your flight departs
- Late checkout until 2:00 PM available at riad
What's Included
Accommodation (4 nights total):
- 2 nights in a private riad in the Medina (December 29–30)
- 1 night in a luxury heated tent in Agafay Desert (December 31)
- 1 night back at the riad OR extended morning at desert camp (January 1)
Meals:
- Welcome dinner in Marrakech (December 29)
- Daily riad breakfast (December 30, January 1)
- Atlas Mountains lunch (December 30)
- Full NYE gourmet dinner in Agafay (December 31)
- Midnight toast (champagne or sparkling juice)
- Desert breakfast (January 1 morning)
Transfers:
- Airport arrival pick-up (December 29)
- All transfers between riad, Atlas Mountains, and Agafay Desert
- Airport departure drop-off (January 1 or 2)
Activities:
- Guided Medina orientation walk (December 29)
- Atlas Mountains full-day excursion with local guide (December 30)
- Berber village visit and argan cooperative
- Sunset camel ride in Agafay (December 31)
- All NYE entertainment, music, and fire show
- Stargazing session in Agafay
Not included: International flights, travel insurance, alcoholic drinks beyond midnight champagne toast, optional add-ons (hammam, massage, quad biking, private yoga session)
Package Pricing 2026/2027
Standard Package
| Room Type | Price per person | |---|---| | Double room riad + standard Agafay tent | 9,800 MAD | | Suite room riad + luxury Agafay tent | 13,500 MAD |
Based on 2 adults sharing. Solo traveller supplement: +2,500 MAD.
Family Package (2 adults + 2 children 4–12)
| | Total price | |---|---| | Family rooms at riad + family tent at Agafay | 32,000 MAD total |
Includes all family-specific activities, children's menus, and the early 10PM children's countdown in Agafay.
Halal Package (4-day, fully alcohol-free)
Available on request — all meals, drinks, and entertainment are halal-certified and alcohol-free throughout all 4 days. Contact us for pricing.
Wellness Package (add-on to any booking)
- Agafay sunset yoga + sunrise yoga + hammam session: +1,500 MAD per person
Which Riad?
We work with a curated selection of riads in the Marrakech Medina — all with genuine Moroccan courtyard architecture, rooftop terraces, and breakfast service. We assign the riad based on your group size, preferences, and dates.
All our riads are:
- Within walking distance of Jemaa el-Fna (5–15 minutes)
- In the historic Medina, not the new town
- Traditional architecture with central courtyard and fountain
- Air-conditioned rooms (though December nights are cool, not hot)
- Wi-Fi throughout
- Daily breakfast with fresh-pressed orange juice, Moroccan breads, and eggs
If you have a specific riad you love or have stayed in before, tell us — we can often incorporate it into the package.
Booking & Payment
Email: hello@merzougaway.com WhatsApp: +212 675 203 319 / +212 668 534 981
When contacting us, please provide:
- Number of adults and children (ages)
- Room preferences (double, twin, suite, family)
- Dietary requirements
- Any specific requests (halal, wellness add-on, etc.)
- Your arrival and departure dates
Deposit: 40% required to confirm all elements Balance due: December 1, 2026 Cancellation: Full refund until November 15. 50% refund until December 1. No refund after December 1.
Availability is limited — the riad rooms and Agafay overnight tents are the constraints. We recommend booking by September 2026 at the latest for guaranteed availability of all components.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I add extra nights in Marrakech? Yes. We can extend the package in either direction — arriving earlier for more Medina time or staying longer after January 1 for additional excursions (Essaouira, Ouarzazate, Merzouga desert).
Can I keep the same riad throughout (including December 31)? Yes. We offer a riad-based version where you stay at the riad all four nights and do an evening-only Agafay programme (returning at 2 AM). Contact us to discuss.
What excursions can replace or supplement the Atlas day? Popular alternatives: Essaouira coastal city day trip, Ourika Valley market day (Tuesday), Ouzoud Waterfalls, quad biking in Agafay, Marrakech cooking class, private Medina art tour.
Is this suitable for a honeymoon or anniversary? Yes. We can arrange romantic add-ons: private riad room with rose petals and candles, private table at NYE dinner, couples' hammam on January 1st, sunrise private camel ride. Contact us to discuss.
Do I need a visa? Citizens of most European countries, the UK, USA, Canada, Gulf states, and many others do not require a visa for Morocco for stays under 90 days. Check your specific country's requirements.
