Hotel pickup
Pickup time depends on the sunrise. We send you the exact time the day before.
Cultural★ Most booked
Hot Air Balloon Flight over Marrakech with Berber Breakfast
Overview
This is the most magical way to start a day in Marrakech. You leave the city in the dark and arrive at the take off field while the crew prepares the balloons. Then you rise slowly into the sky as the first light hits the mountains.
From above you see small Berber villages, palm trees, fields and the red earth of the plains. After a soft landing, you share a Berber breakfast with fresh bread, msemen, honey and mint tea, before the drive back to your hotel.
Free cancellationUp to 24 hours before
Pay on the dayEuro or dirham, no prepayment
4 to 5 hoursEarly pickup between 5:00 and 6:30
Live guideEnglish, French, Arabic
Hotel pickupFrom your hotel or riad
Shared basketprivate flight on request
At a glance
- Duration
- 4 to 5 hours
- Distance
- About 30 to 40 km, depending on the launch site
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Best season
- October to April. Flights depend on wind and visibility.
- Transport
- Hotel pickup in a minibus, then a 4x4 to the launch site
- Meals
- Tea or coffee and croissant before the flight, Berber breakfast after
- Languages
- English, French and Arabic
- Group size
- Shared basket, private flight on request
Highlights
One hour flight with a licensed pilot
Sunrise over the High Atlas, the Jbilet hills and the Agafay
Tea or coffee and a croissant before take off
Traditional Berber breakfast after landing
Flight certificate to take home
Itinerary
Tea, coffee and inflation
Tea or coffee and a croissant while the crew fills the balloons. Safety briefing by the pilot.
Balloon flight
About one hour in the air. The route follows the wind over villages, palm groves and the edge of the Agafay.
Landing and certificate
Soft landing in the fields and a small celebration with your flight certificate.
Berber breakfast
Bread, msemen, olive oil, honey, eggs, fresh juice and mint tea in a traditional tent.
Back to Marrakech
Drive back to your hotel, with the whole day still in front of you.
Included
- Return transfer from your hotel
- One hour balloon flight
- Tea or coffee and croissant before the flight
- Traditional Berber breakfast
- Flight certificate
- Flight insurance
Excluded
- Photos and videos from the crew (optional)
- Private basket (on request)
- Tips
Where you will go
The pin shows the area, not an exact meeting point. We confirm your pickup by email. Open in Google Maps
Weather and best time
Flights leave at dawn when the air is calm. If the wind is too strong or the visibility is poor, the flight is cancelled for safety, and you get a new date or a full refund.
What to bring
- A warm jacket, and layers you can take off after sunrise
- A hat or beanie for the cold start
- Closed shoes and long trousers
- Sunglasses and sunscreen
- Cash in dirham or euro for tips and drinks
- Phone or camera
Pickup
Pickup from hotels and riads in Marrakech and the Palmeraie. The time changes with the sunrise and is confirmed by email the day before.
Know before you go
- Guests over 120 kg must confirm with us before booking
- The flight is early in the morning but can start after sunrise, depending on the wind
- If the weather stops the flight, you get a new date or a full refund
- Not for children under 5 or pregnant women
- Bring a warm jacket
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Questions about this tour
What time is pickup?
Early pickup between 5:00 and 6:30. We confirm the exact time by email once you book.
How long does the tour last?
About 4 to 5 hours, including transfers.
Where do you collect me?
Pickup from hotels and riads in Marrakech and the Palmeraie. The time changes with the sunrise and is confirmed by email the day before.
Can I cancel?
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
When do I pay?
Reserve now and pay on the day, in euro or dirham. No online payment.
What is included?
Return transfer from your hotel; One hour balloon flight; Tea or coffee and croissant before the flight; Traditional Berber breakfast; Flight certificate; Flight insurance.
Which languages do the guides speak?
Guides speak English, French and Arabic.
