Overview
Watch the sun rise over the Atlas Mountains from a hot air balloon. The flight lasts about an hour, drifting silently over the plains, the palm groves and the Berber villages outside Marrakech, with the snowy peaks on the horizon.
Choose between a shared flight, a friendly and affordable experience with other travellers, or a private flight with your own basket, timing and service.
Highlights
- Sunrise over the Atlas Mountains from the sky
- A peaceful 1-hour flight over desert and villages
- Traditional Moroccan breakfast
- Professional, certified pilots
- Shared or fully private experience
1-hour flight (about 3 h in total)
Itinerary
Early pick-up
Your driver collects you from your accommodation before dawn and drives you to the launch site outside Marrakech.
Inflation and take-off
Watch the crew inflate the balloon in the first light, then climb aboard with your pilot.
One hour in the sky
Float over the plains, villages and palm groves as the sun rises behind the Atlas. The pilot adapts the altitude to give you the best views.
Breakfast and return
After landing, enjoy a traditional Moroccan breakfast, then your driver takes you back to Marrakech by mid-morning.
Included
- Return transfer from Marrakech
- 1-hour balloon flight with a professional pilot
- Traditional Moroccan breakfast
Not included
- Tips
- Personal expenses
Good to know
Shared experience: 1-hour flight, transport from and to Marrakech, Moroccan breakfast, professional pilot and team.
Private experience: private transfer, flexible timing, private balloon and personalised service.
- Early morning activity, at sunrise
- Weather-dependent
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Suitable for everyone (difficulty: easy)
What to bring: comfortable clothes, a light jacket (mornings can be fresh) and your camera.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does the experience last?
The flight itself lasts about an hour. With the transfers, the inflation and the breakfast, plan around 3 hours, back in Marrakech by mid-morning.
What if the weather is bad?
Balloons only fly in safe conditions. If the pilot cancels a flight because of the weather, we contact you to find another morning.
Can we cancel?
Yes, cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the flight.
Plan this trip with us
Tell us your dates and group size: we reply within 24 hours with a tailored proposal. Every tour is private and can be adjusted.