New Year’s Eve party in Tangier: organising a celebration in a hotel or restaurant

A New Year’s Eve party is prepared from the autumn: concept, decoration, food, DJ or band, ticketing and countdown. The guide for hotels and restaurants in Tangier.

December 31 is the most coveted night of the year for hotels and restaurants. It is also for customers, who book early and compare. Making a New Year’s Eve in Tangier a success means offering a real party — a concept, an atmosphere, a programme — not merely a dinner at a higher price. Here is how to go about it.

1. Choose the audience and the concept

An elegant evening in black tie, a festive party with a DJ, a family evening with children’s entertainment, a theme (the 80s, Orient, white and gold…): the concept must suit your clientele and your venue. A well-defined theme makes communication, decoration and entertainment easier.

2. Set the package and price

A full menu with welcome, dinner, show and dancing, or a lighter package? Specify what is included (drinks, party favours, welcome, cloakroom) and the price per person. Avoid ambiguity; it turns against you that very night.

3. Ticketing and bookings

Open bookings early, with a deposit to confirm, controlled capacity and a waiting list. A floor plan and clear seating avoid conflicts on arrival. Communicate the cancellation conditions before payment.

4. Decoration

A striking entrance, tables laid to the theme, mood lighting, a light installation for the countdown, a photo backdrop for guests: decoration creates the “exceptional night” effect. Think too of party favours and a keepsake box. See our themed decoration.

5. The menu

A multi-course menu, with a vegetarian option, set to the rhythm of the night: quick service before the show, desserts before midnight, a midnight buffet for the revellers. For an evening of several hundred people, a tasting with the caterer is a sign of seriousness. See our catering service.

6. Entertainment and music

DJ, band, singer, performers, dancers: entertainment sets the rhythm. Plan a calmer first part for dinner, then a build-up to the countdown, and finally dancing. Sound and lighting sized for the room are essential. See entertainment and music.

7. The countdown

This is the moment guests wait for: a screen with the count, an announcement on the microphone, a light effect, party favours or a musical build-up. Rehearse it: the seconds before midnight must be synchronised across sound, picture and light.

8. Welcome, safety and transport

Hosts, cloakroom, entrance check, security staff, parking management. Tell your customers about transport options to get home. A welcome with no queue sets the tone for the evening.

9. Images

A photographer and videographer for the night, a photocall for guests, a summary film for social media: it is the best advertising for the next edition. See our photo and video service.

10. The countdown plan

• 3 to 4 months before: concept, price, artists, bookings open.
• 2 months before: decoration, menu, technical setup, communication.
• 1 month before: floor plan, staff briefing, minute-by-minute programme.
• 1 week before: guest confirmation, technical tests.
• On the 31st: set-up, sound checks, countdown rehearsal, reception.

What we do for venues

Faghloumi Events organised the New Year’s party of a hotel in Tangier, with music and entertainment. We support hotels and restaurants from concept to party: concept, decoration, technical setup, DJ or band, entertainment and coordination. Tell us about your New Year’s Eve: we propose a concept and a detailed quote, free and with no obligation. For a year-end corporate event, see our gala planning page.