
September 25, 2026
New Year's Eve in Marrakech: Riads, Rooftops and Gala Dinners
How New Year's Eve works in Marrakech: which area to stay in, what a riad gala dinner involves, what happens at Jemaa el-Fna at midnight, and getting home afterwards.
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Practical, researched guides for planning a trip to Morocco: airport transfers, routes between cities, desert trips and when to go.

September 25, 2026
How New Year's Eve works in Marrakech: which area to stay in, what a riad gala dinner involves, what happens at Jemaa el-Fna at midnight, and getting home afterwards.

September 25, 2026
Marrakech, Agadir, Casablanca or a desert camp: how New Year's Eve really works in Morocco, what each place offers on 31 December, and when to book.

September 25, 2026
Casablanca at New Year: international hotels with set menus, rooftop bars, the Corniche, December's rain, and why it is the easy option if you land on 30 or 31 December.

Trip planning · September 15, 2026
Spring and autumn suit most itineraries, but the right season depends on where you go: the desert, the Atlas, the Atlantic coast or the imperial cities.

Getting around · September 15, 2026
Taxi, airport bus or pre-booked transfer: how to get from Marrakech Menara Airport to your riad in the Medina, and what to know about the final walk.

Getting around · September 15, 2026
How to travel from Marrakech to Essaouira: coach times, private transfers, driving yourself and whether a day trip is worth it.

Getting around · September 15, 2026
The route from Marrakech to the Erg Chebbi dunes: distance, driving time, where to stop overnight and whether to join a tour, hire a driver or drive yourself.