Morocco · HOT AIR BALLOON RIDES
Baskets lift from the flats north of the city just after first light, and the operator calls the weather the night before. The 15 below compare flight length, basket size and what the Berber breakfast afterwards is really like.
Leave Marrakech before sunrise for a 40 to 50-minute hot-air-balloon flight above desert valleys and hills. Pilots such as Noor, Yannis, Reda, and Lina handle the flight, while the crew helps with boarding and landing. Afterward, enjoy corn bread, pancakes, eggs, olives, fruit, and mint tea in a Berber tent.
“so well organised and a fantastic adventure from start to finish!”
Leave central Marrakech before sunrise for a 40-minute balloon flight over the North Palmeraie. Expect air-conditioned transport, tea, coffee, croissants, a safety briefing, and a Moroccan breakfast with local pancakes. Pilots such as Nicole and Khalid have been praised for calm guidance, smooth landings, and helping with photos.
“The serenity of the calm, quiet flight when up in the sky…Nicole the captain was superb giving us every opportunity she could to get good photos”
Take a 40-minute hot air balloon flight above Berber villages near Marrakech, with Atlas Mountain views, hotel pickup, coffee and cake before launch, and a traditional Berber breakfast afterward. Pilots such as Adam, Rashid, and Saba are known for clear instructions and humor. Choose the early departure for sunrise, and dress warmly.
“the trip in the minibus was scary. The driver had no conscern for people's safety, he was on his phone the whole trip and drove irrationally. however, when we arrived the balloon trip was amazing and the staff there were excellent.”
Start before dawn with pickup from Marrakech, then ride above palm groves and open country as the sun rises behind the Atlas Mountains. Your pilot explains the flight, followed by a Berber breakfast in a Moroccan tent. Choose a 6 a.m. sunrise flight or a 7 a.m. flight just after sunrise. Expect 4 to 5 hours door to door.
“Started off a little rocky as we were told that pickup would be 6:00 a.m. and then the day prior we were called and told that it would be 4:30 and then it was 4:45. One person we talked to was rude and hung up on us and said if we didn't ansRead more”
You leave Marrakech before dawn in a 4x4, watch the balloon inflate, then fly for 45 to 60 minutes above palm groves, villages, and the Atlas Mountains. Pilots such as Holger, Aziz, and Dirxen are praised for calm briefings and smooth landings. Tea, pastries, a Berber breakfast, hotel transfers, and a named flight certificate are included.
“we really enjoyed the whole experience, from pickup on time, excellent balloon 🎈 ride and traditional breakfast.”
Leave Marrakech before dawn for a 40 to 50 minute balloon flight above desert valleys and Atlas foothills. After landing, enjoy pastries and tea, a Berber breakfast, and a short camel ride in the Palmeraie. Drivers such as Abdul and pilots including Lina and Yanis have earned warm praise, but pickup and timing can vary.
“Fabulous experience. Some issue and confusion on pick up however. Pick up was late and despite booking 4x4 pick up we had a mini bus collection. (others at our stop had 4x4) This made for a very bumpy, slower and uncomfortable ride across the dessert,”
Start before dawn with hotel pickup, a light snack, and a 40 to 50-minute balloon flight over Berber villages and the Atlas Mountains. After landing, eat a Moroccan breakfast in a Berber tent, collect your flight certificate, and ride a camel through the Palmeraie. Pilots such as Yanis, Noor, Lina, and Elena are praised for smooth flights and friendly service.
“Our driver Josef and tour guide Majid were exceptionally great! We have a pick up issue and they waited for us..who would do that!!! Plus the tour had so many extras…stops such as a local cafe, tips on the country, places to eat and they even dropped you elsewhere if you wanted. An extra 2 hours of their time to make our visit beyond great! Highly recommend”
Start before dawn with a 4x4 ride from Marrakech to the Jbilet Mountains. Watch the balloon inflate, then fly for 40 to 60 minutes above farms, villages, valleys, and the Atlas Mountains. After landing, enjoy tea and a Berber breakfast in a caidal tent before receiving your flight certificate and returning to your hotel.
“Absolutely worth doing! Everyone from the driver who picked us up promptly at the appointed time, to the balloon operator, to the people at breakfast were very easy to work with, kind to my son. I highly recommend”
Rise before dawn for a shared one-hour balloon flight over Marrakech’s Palm Grove and countryside. Ciel d’Afrique provides hotel transport, safety guidance, multilingual staff, and tea with fresh bread at a Berber home. Pilots such as Pierre, Hamada, and Anne have earned praise for calm, clear flying.
“Everything was perfect I love it ! Worth the money, recommended it a lot 😄”
Leave Marrakech before dawn for a hot air balloon flight over the foothills of the Atlas Mountains. Expect about 45 minutes in the air, breakfast refreshments, a fresh Berber breakfast in a tent, and hotel drop-off. Sunrise timing is worth confirming, since later flights may offer hazier views. A camel ride costs €20 extra.
“Great experience, just something you need to do in Marrakech. The driver was great, everything perfect!”
Start with Marrakech pickup, mint tea, and a safety briefing before floating above the desert and Atlas Mountains for about 40 to 60 minutes. Pilots such as Omar, Yahya, and Mohamed keep the flight friendly and calm. After landing, enjoy a substantial Berber breakfast and receive a personalized flight certificate.
“this was a great experience as well as everyone very nice and the breakfast was great”
You’ll leave central Marrakech before sunrise, watch the balloon inflate, and float over villages, desert, and the Atlas Mountains. Pilots such as Adam, Rachid, and Reda are praised for calm safety briefings and good humor. The five-hour outing includes hotel pickup, the flight, Berber breakfast, insurance, and return transport.
“I did not receive the certificates that was the only downfall”
Leave Marrakech before dawn by 4x4, enjoy tea, coffee, and pastries while the balloon is prepared, then fly for 40 to 50 minutes above desert valleys and Atlas foothills. Pilots such as Lina, Noor, and Sanchez have earned praise for calm, friendly flying. A Berber breakfast and certificate follow.
“Slow start but lovely coffee and croissant whilst you wait - the balloon ride itself was fantastic, so peaceful, perfect background music - we took some amazing photos Back down for a Berber breakfast We purposely avoided the camels - this does not need to be added, the balloon trip is fantastic without”
Start before sunrise for a roughly four-hour outing with Atlas Montgolfière. You’ll ride from Marrakech to the launch area, enjoy drinks, take an approximately one-hour balloon flight over the desert with Atlas Mountain and city views, then have a Berber breakfast in a southern Moroccan kasbah. Omar is one guide praised for his warm, capable service.
“We weren’t sure what to expect when we booked this, but it was fantastic! We were picked-up at our hotel early in the morning and with 6 other passengers driven to the site where we signed in, had coffee and tea, and waited for the earlier Read more”
Start around 5:00 a.m. with pickup for a roughly five-hour Marrakech balloon adventure. You’ll see the Atlas Mountains, palm groves, and Berber villages from the air, then enjoy refreshments, breakfast, and a flight certificate. Smaller flights may offer more room, but confirm whether your booking is shared or private.
“Our balloon ride was brilliant. We opted for a smaller group and there was 8 people in total. It was great for space to move around and be able to see everything. Our pilot, Yunis, was fantastic. We didn't go too high as the winds were stronRead more”
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