New Year’s Eve 2026 in Marrakech

By the ULTIMATE Marrakech Editorial Team

Palace dinners: Royal Mansour and Amanjena

Royal Mansour Marrakech dresses the palace this winter as “The edge of dreams”, a forest of sculptural Christmas trees and mirrored spheres. On New Year’s Eve, La Grande Brasserie by Hélène Darroze serves a menu of Oualidia crab, scallop quenelles, venison Wellington and Vacherin Mont d’Or with black truffle, at MAD 5500 per person. Live music carries the evening to the countdown to 2027.

For the grandest table, Les Grandes Tables serve their own New Year’s Eve menu, Italian in accent and rich in truffle, from a battuta al tartufo nero and a Parmesan raviolone with white truffle to sea bass with caviar and guinea fowl with foie gras, at MAD 9800 per person. The palace prints no start times: book through its festive season page.

Out of town, Amanjena’s festive programme for 2026–2027 closes the year with a gala dinner at the Restaurant. The resort has not yet printed a time or price; its reservations team gives the details.

Our advice: at Royal Mansour, book the room as well as the table, and stay on for Hélène’s Brunch on New Year’s Day.

Royal Mansour Marrakech: festive season 2026 →   Amanjena: festive season 2026–2027 →

Late parties at Mandarin Oriental

Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech, on the Route du Golf Royal, saves its liveliest nights for the end of the year. Ling Ling by Hakkasan turns into its “vibrant alter ego” for its Hidden Parties on 26, 29, 30 and 31 December, with unexpected sounds and curated performances inspired by the night sky, while M.O. Studio After Dark brings DJ sets and late-night energy on 27, 29 and 31 December.

The resort’s festive dining runs from 18 December to 3 January, and its Kids’ Kasbah has a festive programme for younger guests from 21 December 2026 to 3 January 2027. Prices for the parties are not printed: enquire through the hotel.

Our advice: both parties also run on nights before New Year’s Eve, so you can choose a quieter night for one and keep 31 December for the other.

Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech: festive season →

A desert gala in the Agafay: Inara Camp

For a countdown under the stars, Inara Camp, in the Agafay desert about 40 minutes to an hour by car from Marrakech, welcomes 2027 with a gala dinner on 31 December 2026. The menu draws on Taliouine saffron, Zagora dates, Kelâat M’Gouna roses and argan oil, finishing with Pierre Hermé’s Ispahan, and a fire eater, Gnawa musicians, a djembe player and belly dancers perform through the evening.

The price is 2,500 MAD per person, all taxes included, with aperitif drinks (wine, beer and sangria), a glass of champagne at midnight and the show; drinks with dinner are extra. Booking needs full prepayment, which is non-refundable, and places are limited.

Our advice: the stony plain grows cold after dark in winter; bring a warm layer for midnight, and book your transfer back to the city in advance.

Inara Camp: New Year’s Eve 2027 in the Agafay →

Fireworks in the Atlas: Kasbah Tamadot

Kasbah Tamadot, Virgin Limited Edition’s retreat high in the Atlas Mountains, spends New Year’s Eve on a slow climb to midnight. After a day of tea-making, henna and bread-making classes, there are cocktails and entertainment at the Pool Bar at 6.30pm, dinner and live music at Asayss at 8pm and a Champagne welcome in the Amphitheatre at 11.30pm.

At midnight comes a fireworks show, then a DJ party at Asayss. On New Year’s Day, Friday 1 January 2027, the programme continues with a two-hour walking trek, henna, tea-making and a mule ride, then cocktails and live music at Kanoun and Asayss from 6.30pm. The kasbah does not print its festive prices: book through its own page.

Our advice: the festive programme is for guests staying at the kasbah; book the nights either side of New Year’s Eve together.

Kasbah Tamadot: festive season →

Fireworks, New Year’s Day and practical notes

When we checked, neither the city nor the Moroccan National Tourist Office had announced a public New Year’s Eve celebration or fireworks display in Marrakech; the celebrations happen in hotels, restaurants and camps. On New Year’s Day, Royal Mansour’s La Grande Brasserie serves Hélène’s Brunch, with sharing plates and music, at MAD 1700 per person.

The tourism board describes Marrakech winter days as mild and its evenings as cool, and puts the Agafay about 45 minutes from the city. La Mamounia, the Four Seasons, the Fairmont Royal Palm, the Selman, Beldi Country Club and Scarabeo Camp had not published New Year’s Eve 2026 events when we checked; we will add them as they are confirmed.

Our advice: every event here sells limited places, and most need payment in advance. Book your table and your car back by early December.

Royal Mansour Marrakech: New Year’s brunch →   Visit Morocco: Marrakech →   Christmas in Marrakech →

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