Pop legend Madonna ushered in the year 2026 with a vibrant celebration in Marrakech, surrounded by her much younger partner and several of her children. The 67-year-old singer marked the occasion with a festive family gathering in Morocco, a country she has frequently visited.
A Family Affair in the Desert
The Material Girl was joined by her 29-year-old footballer boyfriend, Akeem Morris, whose age matches that of her eldest daughter, Lourdes. Four of Madonna's six children also attended the festivities. Her son Rocco, 25, was present alongside 19-year-old daughter Mercy James and her 13-year-old twins, Stella and Estere, whom she adopted from Malawi in 2017.
Notably absent from the New Year's Eve bash were Madonna's eldest child, Lourdes Leon, 29, and her 20-year-old son David Banda. The family enjoyed an elaborate feast accompanied by live music before heading into the desert to witness a traditional performance by horsemen.
Social Media Glimpses of the Celebration
Madonna, who famously spent her 60th birthday in Morocco, shared several snapshots from the opulent evening on her Instagram. The posts captured the group raising glasses, with the singer looking radiant and youthful. One image showed her strolling hand-in-hand with Akeem Morris through the vibrant souks of Marrakech.
She captioned her posts with "Habibi, Come Alive… it’s 2026," offering fans a window into her personal New Year's celebrations. The images highlighted a night of togetherness, sparklers, and desert magic.
Healing Family Rifts
The Moroccan holiday comes just weeks after a significant moment in Madonna's family history. She reunited with her ex-husband, director Guy Ritchie, for the first time in 17 years at an event for their son Rocco. The former couple, who were married from 2000 to 2008, put aside their famously tumultuous past to support Rocco's 'Talk Is Cheap' art exhibition in London.
This public appearance marked a stark contrast to their bitter custody battle over Rocco nearly a decade ago. In 2016, Madonna ultimately relinquished custody after the then-15-year-old chose to live with his father in the UK, defying a New York court order. Rocco expressed pride at having both parents together in one room supporting his work.
The New Year's celebration in Marrakech, following this recent reconciliation, paints a picture of a star focused on family and new beginnings as she steps into 2026.
