Pop legend Madonna ushered in the year 2026 with a vibrant and family-filled celebration in the exotic setting of Marrakech, Morocco. The 67-year-old singer was joined by her much younger boyfriend, 29-year-old footballer Akeem Morris, and four of her six children for a raucous night of feasting and desert festivities.
A Family Affair Under the Moroccan Stars
The iconic Material Girl was surrounded by loved ones for the landmark evening. In attendance were her sons Rocco, 25, and David, 20, alongside her daughters Mercy, 19, and 13-year-old twins Stella and Estere. Notably absent were her eldest daughter Lourdes, 29, and her son David, 20, whom she adopted during her marriage to director Guy Ritchie.
The evening began with an opulent feast accompanied by live music, before the party moved into the desert for a spectacular traditional horsemen show. Madonna, who has a long-standing connection to Morocco having celebrated her 60th birthday there, documented the night on her Instagram, sharing images of sparklers, raised glasses, and joyful moments.
New Love and Healing Old Wounds
The Marrakech trip highlights Madonna's current romance with Akeem Morris, who is the same age as her daughter Lourdes. The couple were seen hand-in-hand exploring the city's famous souks in one of her social media posts. She captioned her gallery of photos with the phrase "Habibi, Come Alive… it’s 2026," expressing her joy at the start of the new year.
This family celebration comes just weeks after a significant moment of reconciliation for Madonna's family. She reunited with her ex-husband Guy Ritchie for the first time in 17 years at a London event for their son Rocco's art exhibition, 'Talk Is Cheap'. The former couple, whose divorce involved a highly publicised and bitter custody battle over Rocco in 2015-2016, were seen chatting amicably, putting on a united front to support their son's burgeoning career.
Looking Forward to 2026
The New Year's celebration signals a period of family unity and personal happiness for the star. After the past stresses of a very public legal dispute over custody of Rocco—which saw the then-teenager choose to live with his father in the UK—the current atmosphere appears harmonious. With her younger partner by her side and most of her children around her, Madonna's entry into 2026 was marked by love, spectacle, and a touch of Moroccan magic.
