Christmas And New Year In Morocco Tour 2025 – 2026

Christmas and New Year in Morocco

Experience the magic of Christmas and New Year in Morocco on this amazing 10-day tour. Visit the country’s most beautiful places. Colorful souks are in Marrakech. The golden dunes of the Sahara are impressive. Meanwhile, imperial cities like Fez and Rabat are steeped in history. Chefchaouen’s charming blue streets add to the charm. This trip combines culture, adventure and relaxation.

Experience Christmas in the Sahara Desert. You will ride camels across the dunes. Enjoy a magical night in a luxury desert camp. Sleep under a sky full of stars. In addition you will explore old medinas and visit UNESCO World Heritage sites like Ait Ben Haddou and Volubilis.

Throughout the journey, Morocco’s diverse landscapes will captivate you, from the tall Atlas Mountains to the palm-filled Dades Valley. To ring in the new year you will celebrate in Casablanca with a festive dinner accompanied by live music. It’s a great way to start the year in style.

This tour is for people who want to enjoy the best of Moroccan culture, history, and nature. It offers a unique way to celebrate the holiday season. As you visit lively markets, you can enjoy tea with nomadic families. You will also admire the beautiful buildings in Morocco’s cities. This trip provides a special experience for Christmas and New Year in Morocco.

Your new year in Morocco tour starts in Marrakech, the Red City. Here, you will receive warm welcome. A lovely riad in the center of the medina will welcome you.

Depending on your arrival time, you can stroll through the lively Jemaa el-Fnaa Square, where snake charmers, musicians, and storytellers bring the city to life. In the evening, enjoy a welcome dinner with traditional Moroccan flavors, preparing for the exciting journey ahead.

Leave Marrakech early and drive through the stunning Tizi n’Tichka Pass in the High Atlas Mountains. Along the way, you can admire breathtaking views of traditional Berber villages scattered across the hills. Later, you will arrive at Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO-listed ksar that has served as a backdrop for films like Gladiator and Game of Thrones.

Continuing to Ouarzazate, known for the famous Atlas Film Studios, you will then pass through the palm groves of Skoura. Then, you will arrive at the beautiful Dades Valley. Here, dramatic rock formations, like the well-known “Monkey Fingers,” create a unique landscape.

At the end of the day, unwind in a cozy guesthouse nestled in the valley, where you can relax and soak in the tranquility of your surroundings.

Today, journey deeper into Morocco’s desert landscapes. First, explore the impressive Todra Gorges, where towering canyon walls create a breathtaking setting. Afterward, continue to Erfoud, a town known for its fossil workshops and bustling date markets.

In the afternoon, you will arrive in Merzouga, the gateway to the majestic Erg Chebbi dunes. As dust settles, venture on a camel trek across the golden sands, making your way to a luxury desert camp. In celebration of Christmas Eve, enjoy an amazing night filled with traditional Berber music, a warm campfire, and an awe-inspiring starry sky.

Begin the day with a beautiful desert sunrise. Then, head to Khamlia, a village famous for its unique Gnawa music. This music is an ancient African tradition. Later, you will spend time with a nomadic family, learning about their desert lifestyle over a cup of tea.

For those craving adventure, the afternoon brings an exhilarating ATV ride over the vast sand dunes. After an action-packed day, unwind in a beautiful kasbah hotel, where comfort meets desert charm.

Leaving the desert behind, travel through the lush Ziz Valley, where date palms and Berber villages line the landscape. Along the way, stop in Midelt, famous for its apple orchards. Next, stop in the Cedar Forest of Azrou, where you can see playful Barbary macaques. As you pass through Ifrane, known as the “Switzerland of Morocco” for its mountain-style buildings, you will reach Fez. Fez is the cultural and spiritual capital of Morocco. Settle into a traditional riad and enjoy a quiet evening.

Fez is a city full of wonders. Your guided tour begins the winding streets of its UNESCO-listed medina. Next, visit the Al Quaraouiyine University, the oldest operating university in the world, followed by the Bou Inania Madrasa, a masterpiece of Moroccan architecture.

Later, marvel at the Chouara Tanneries, where artisans still dye leather using traditional methods, before wandering through vibrant souks filled with ceramics, textiles, and spices. Finally, conclude the day with a dinner featuring Fez’s signature dish, pastilla.

Explore Volubilis, Morocco’s best-preserved Roman ruins. Here, you can see impressive mosaics and grand arches that tell stories of the past. Afterward, stop in Moulay Idriss, a beautiful town on a hill, before heading to Chefchaouen, the famous Blue City in the Rif Mountains.

Once there explore the charming blue streets. stop by local craft shops and enjoy a beautiful sunset from the Spanish Mosque viewpoint.

Leave Chefchaouen and go to Rabat, the elegant capital of Morocco. In Rabat, you can see the Hassan Tower. You should also visit the Mausoleum of Mohammed V. After that, go to Casablanca. It is the largest city in Morocco. Be sure to see the impressive Hassan II Mosque, the largest in Africa.

Finally, celebrate New Year’s Eve in Morocco with a special gala dinner, live music, and a festive atmosphere. Watch as fireworks light up the Atlantic coast, welcoming the new year in style.

After breakfast, transfer back to Marrakech for your flight home or extend your stay to explore more of Morocco’s magic. As you say goodbye, you will take with you memories of a wonderful holiday. It was full of rich history, beautiful landscapes, and warm Moroccan welcome.