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Trip description
We invite you to experience a unique New Year's Eve, departing on a special direct flight to the vast Moroccan desert from December 27th to January 1st. Enjoy the magic of the desert, its endless landscapes, the hospitality of its people, and the richness of its culture on a trip designed to bid farewell to the old year and welcome the new one filled with energy and unforgettable memories.
  • Duration
    5 nights / 6 days
  • Places
    Ouarzazate, Boumalne Dades, Boutaghrar, Amskar, Erfoud, Erg Chebbi Dunes, Merdani, Khamlia, Rissani, Errachidia
  • Airport
    Ouarzazate / Errachidia
  • Price
    €1,980 per person
    (Direct private flight)

    Airport taxes not included (€120 per person)
  • Duration
    5 nights / 6 days
  • Places
    Ouarzazate, Aït Ben Haddou, Boumalne Dades, Boutaghrar, Amskar, M'Goun Gorges, Tinerhir, Todra Gorges, Erfoud, Erg Chebbi, Merdani, Khamlia, Rissani, Ziz Valley and Errachidia.
  • Airport
    Ouarzazate / Errachidia
  • Price
    €1,980 per person.
    Includes direct private flight.
    *Airport taxes not included: €120 per person.
Sunday · December 27
  • Departure at 09:00 h on a direct flight from Barcelona to Ouarzazate, with a scheduled arrival at 11:20 h.
  • After completing entry formalities, collecting luggage and passing through passport control, our 4x4 vehicles with driver to begin the route to Ouarzazate, where we will enjoy lunch.
  • In the afternoon we will visit Aït Ben Haddou, an impressive ksar declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and the setting for renowned film productions such as Gladiator or Lawrence of Arabia.
  • We will continue our route towards Boumalne Dades, a town located in the heart of the Valley of the Birds, at an altitude of 1,612 meters.
  • Accommodation and dinner at the Hotel Xaluca Dades 4*.
  • *Flight schedules may be subject to slight changes and will be reconfirmed 21 days prior to departure.
Monday, December 28
  • Today we will venture along tracks deep into the Central High Atlas mountain range, discovering some of the most spectacular and authentic landscapes in southern Morocco.
  • We will visit Berber villages such as Boutaghrar and Amskar, places where time seems to have stood still and where the essence of traditional mountain life is still preserved intact.
  • During the tour we will see impressive mountains, canyons and valleys, as well as the caves where nomadic families still live in the heart of the Atlas Mountains.
  • We will also explore the spectacular M'Goun Gorges, enjoying an unforgettable walk surrounded by nature and unique landscapes.
  • The food will be picnic-.
  • Accommodation and dinner at the Hotel Xaluca Dades 4*.
  • Following the solidarity tradition of this trip, we invite you to voluntarily collaborate by donating some warm clothing.
  • Each year we make this delivery in a different mountain village, with the aim of helping families in the area.
  • It's not about buying anything specifically, but about giving away warm clothes that we no longer use, such as coats, fleece jackets, hats or gloves.
  • We recommend bringing one or two items of clothing per person, as luggage weight is limited by the airline.
Tuesday, December 29th
  • This morning we will travel through the spectacular Dades Valley until we reach the end of the gorges, where we will enjoy tea at a stunning viewpoint surrounded by unique landscapes.
  • During the return journey we will make a stop at the famous rock formations known as "Monkey's Paws", one of the most curious and photographed spots in the area.
  • Food at the hotel.
  • In the afternoon we will leave by road towards Erfoud, passing through some of the most emblematic landscapes of southern Morocco.
  • We will pass through Tinerhir, a town that offers a beautiful panorama of contrasts between its pink houses, oases and extensive palm groves.
  • From there we will venture into the impressive Todra Gorges, one of the most spectacular natural enclaves in the country, with enormous rock walls sculpted by the passage of the river.
  • After the visit we will continue our journey towards Erfoud, known as “The Gateway to the Desert”.
  • Accommodation and dinner at the Kasbah Xaluca, a hotel listed as unique in Morocco for its peculiar characteristics and singular architecture.
Wednesday, December 30th
  • Today we will experience a truly deserted.
  • We will travel along one of the legendary tracks used in the Dakar Rally, crossing unique landscapes and visiting small villages and nomadic families of the desert.
  • During the route we will make a stop at the impressive marine fossil quarries, with remains more than 360 million years old, a testament to when this region was covered by the sea.
  • The meal will be a picnic in an oasis, surrounded by nature and palm trees.
  • We will continue our adventure until we reach the impressive Grand Erg Chebbi, famous for its spectacular dunes of very fine golden sand.
  • There we will exchange the 4x4 vehicles for the traditional dromedaries , slowly venturing into the heart of the dunes while enjoying an unforgettable sunset in the desert .
  • We will arrive by camel at Bivouac La Belle Étoile, where we will stay in authentic Berber tents, made with camel hair, like those traditionally used by desert nomads.
  • In the evening we will enjoy a special traditional Berber dinner accompanied by local folklore.
  • A magical and unforgettable experience under the starry sky of the Sahara.
Thursday, December 31st
  • Today we will have a true “Date with the Dawn”.
  • We recommend getting up early to witness one of the most magical moments of the trip: the sunrise over the desert dunes, when the light transforms the Sahara landscape into an unforgettable spectacle of colors.
  • We will set out in 4x4 vehicles to circle the impressive Great Erg Chebbi until we reach the abandoned village of Merdani.
  • We will continue our route to Khamlia, a small town of Malian origin, where its inhabitants will welcome us with their traditional African rhythms and dances, accompanied by the classic mint tea.
  • Later we'll visit the authentic Rissani market, unique in these latitudes and a place where desert tribes and nomads still stock up on supplies. It's especially interesting to discover its famous donkey "parking lot."
  • The meal will be at the authentic Berber pizzeria Des Dunes, in Erfoud.
  • In the afternoon we will return to the Kasbah Xaluca, where we can enjoy a few hours of rest and relaxation before saying goodbye to the year.
  • We'll have time to enjoy the heated pool and jacuzzi . Hammam treatments and massages can be booked as an option .
  • The more adventurous can also take optional quad bike excursions through the dunes surrounding the hotel.
  • During the afternoon there will be shuttle cars for those who wish to go to Erfoud, visit artisan shops or take a leisurely stroll through the town.
  • In addition, the 13th edition of the San Silvestre race, a fun activity to say goodbye to the year enjoying sport as a family.
  • In the evening we will celebrate the long-awaited New Year's Eve Dinner and Party, in a festive and very special atmosphere in the heart of the desert.
Friday · January 1st
  • This morning we will climb to a spectacular natural viewpoint to say goodbye to the desert, enjoying one last beautiful panoramic view of the Great Erg Chebbi and its endless dunes.
  • We will return to Erfoud, where we will have the opportunity to stroll through an authentic centuries-old kasbah and visit an interesting Berber crafts museum, discovering part of the culture and traditions of the region.
  • Food at Kasbah Xaluca.
  • At the agreed time, transfer to Errachidia airport to take the return flight.
  • During the journey we will cross the impressive Ziz Valley, one of the largest oases in Morocco, with more than 10 million palm trees that create a unique landscape in the heart of the south of the country.
  • Flight departs at 6:00 PM with return to Barcelona.
  • Expected arrival around 8:35 pm.
ACCOMMODATION AND EXCURSIONS PACKAGE
  • PRICES
    Trip price
    €1,980 per adult*
    €1,540 per child*

    *The airport taxes They are not included and have an amount of €120 per person.
    *The children aged 3 to 11sharing a room with a minimum of two adultsThey will have a price of €1,540 + airport taxesIf this requirement is not met, the adult rate will apply.
    *For children under 3 years oldConsult the terms and conditions.

    * Single room supplement : €335 per person and package .