Hot Air Balloon Marrakech

Hot air balloon flights over Marrakech at sunrise

Float above the desert for 40 minutes as the sun lights up the Atlas Mountains. We pick you up from your riad, serve tea before take-off and a Moroccan breakfast after landing.

  • Hotel pickup included
  • 40-minute flight
  • Moroccan breakfast
  • 3–4 hours in total

The best way to start a day in Marrakech

A hot air balloon ride in Marrakech is a quiet, slow way to see the land around the city: red earth, small villages, palm trees and the snow-capped Atlas on the horizon, all in the soft light of sunrise.

We handle everything from your door and back. Book for yourself, your partner or a whole group, and choose between the first, second or third flight of the morning.

How your morning goes

The whole trip takes 3 to 4 hours, from pickup to drop-off.

  1. 4:00 or 5:00

    Pickup at your riad

    Our driver collects you from your riad, hotel or the location you share with us.

  2. At the launch site

    Tea and coffee

    A warm welcome while the crew prepares and inflates the balloon.

  3. Sunrise

    40 minutes in the air

    Drift over the desert with the Atlas Mountains on the horizon.

  4. After landing

    Moroccan breakfast

    A typical Moroccan buffet breakfast with mint tea.

  5. Before you leave

    Your flight certificate

    Each passenger receives a certificate with their name written in calligraphy.

  6. Late morning

    Back to Marrakech

    We drive you back to your pickup point.

Read the full programme

Included in every flight

  • Return pickup from your riad or hotel in Marrakech
  • 40-minute hot air balloon flight
  • Welcome tea and coffee
  • Typical Moroccan buffet breakfast
  • Personalised flight certificate in calligraphy
  • Passenger insurance
  • Private balloon available for groups
شهادة طيران
Flight certificate
Your name, in ink
Hot Air Balloon Marrakech

Choose your flight: first, second or third

There are three balloon flights each morning. Pick the one that suits you when you book.

Get your priceYour price is calculated from your flight, group size and pickup location.

A private balloon for your group

Celebrating a birthday, an anniversary or a proposal? Book a balloon just for your family or friends.

About private flights

Pickup from your riad

Return transport from anywhere in Marrakech is included. Staying outside the city? We can collect you too.

How pickup works

Before you come

Mornings in the desert are cold until the sun is up, then warm up quickly. Dress in layers.

Bring with you

  • A hat or cap
  • A warm jacket
  • Comfortable, closed shoes
  • Sunglasses and your camera

Not allowed

  • High heels
  • Pets

Full list of what to bring

Common questions

How long does the hot air balloon trip take?
The whole trip takes 3 to 4 hours, from pickup at your riad to drop-off. The flight itself lasts about 40 minutes.
What time is pickup?
Pickup is at 4:00 or 5:00 in the morning, depending on the flight and time you choose. We confirm the exact time with you on WhatsApp before your flight.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes. Return transport from your riad, hotel or any address in Marrakech is included. Pickup from outside Marrakech is possible for an additional charge per vehicle, shown in your price when you book. More about pickup.
How much does a balloon flight in Marrakech cost?
The price depends on the flight you choose (first, second or third), the number of passengers and where we pick you up. Fill in the booking form and you'll see your exact price before you send anything.

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Ready to see Marrakech from the sky?

Choose your date and flight, add your passengers, and get your price in a few minutes.