Marrakech Hot Air Balloon Flight & Berber Breakfast
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Marrakech, Morocco
- 4 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Enjoy aerial views of the foothills of Morocco's Atlas Mountains—an experience many travelers miss—on this hot air balloon ride experience from Marrakech. After early pickup, to the site and recharge with pastries, tea and coffee while watching your balloon being prepared. Climb aboard, drink in the stunning panoramas as you waft over the sunlit hills and valleys, and finish back on land with a delicious Berber-style breakfast. A commemorative flight certificate is included.
- See an Atlas sunrise on a hot air balloon ride tour from Marrakech
- Easy way to experience views many visitors never witness
- Pre-flight refreshments, balloon ride and tasty breakfast of Berber dishes
- Includes hotel pickup and drop-off and souvenir flight certificate
What's Included
- Flight certificate
- Pre-flight refreshments
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Hot air balloon ride
- Breakfast
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
Contact our pilot one day before around 16H to confirm the pickup time.
Itinerary
Marrakech By Air (Pass By)
1
High Atlas Mountains
4 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Minimum age is 3 years
- Contact our pilot one day before around 16H to confirm the pickup time 00212652129721
- Maximum weight is 110 kg. If you exceed this limit, please contact us in advance.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Ian_H
Wow, spectacular!! Our first hot air balloon ride and the views were really incredible. There were a lot of balloons around the foothills of the Atlas mountains, not in a bad/congested way but it made for some even better viewing as you ok silently drift watching the sunrise.
The whole trip was brilliant and worth the early start. Our driver, Abdul, was great very funny and friendly. Coffee/juice and pastry on arrival, then a short while later, you set back off again to wherever the weather has meant the balloons launch from. Interesting to watch the balloons inflate and then once you're in the basket, a short while later you're off in the air. Take off and landing incredibly smooth and effortless!!
Once we touched down, you get back in the vehicles and head back to camp for breakfast and mint tea, everything is incredibly well organised and 100% worth the money and the early rise to experience this.
Genuinely, one of the best trips/excursions we've ever done. Highly recommended!!
Reviews
4.8
based on 1,239 reviews
Ray_w, May 2026
Only one can word to describe this experience....AMAZING
This is Something everyone should try at least once!
kenneth_h, May 2026
Balloon ride was great only problem I had when in the basket for take off you have to kneel down breakfast food good typical morrocan our guide on balloon was great
Joan_M, May 2026
An amazing experience from start to finish!! We loved it!! This was a dream bucket list experience, it didn’t disappoint!
Cherry_L, May 2026
The experience was a very memorable one. The staff were so helpful with assisting and, picture taking. The "Berber" breakfast was a plus. Truly an authentic Moroccan experience. 🙏 🙏 🙏
Cloe_C, May 2026
Absolutely unforgettable experience from start to finish. Everything was so well organised—from the warm welcome and traditional breakfast to the seamless setup for the flight itself. The views at sunrise were honestly breathtaking, floating peacefully over the landscape with balloons stretching across the horizon… it didn’t feel real.
The highlight of the whole experience was our incredible pilot, Lena. She was not only highly skilled and professional, but also so warm, fun, and reassuring throughout the flight. You could tell immediately you were in safe hands, which made it easy to fully relax and enjoy every second. She also made the experience feel really special, sharing her knowledge and keeping the atmosphere light and exciting.
This was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience and one I’d recommend to absolutely anyone visiting Marrakech. If you get the chance to fly with Lena, you’re in for something really special.
Filip_N, May 2026
The driver, the hot air balloon pilot and other helping staff were very friendly and honestly made the whole atmosphere 10 times better. The experience is suitable for people with fear of heights as well(like we are) since the balloon moves very slowly, basket is very sturdy and the whole ride is very pieceful. We definitely recommend this experience especially with this company since everyone was very friendly.
Laura_M, Apr 2026
Loved the experience, good value for all that was included. The pilot was very knowledgeable and entertaining.
Ann_A, Apr 2026
Excellent experience. We were collected from our hotel and driven to the flight sight. We had a wonderful pilot who was great with the kids. And a beautiful barber breakfast afterwards
Alice_C, Apr 2026
Very professional company. We really enjoyed the whole experience very much, despite the cloudy sky!
marcy_p, Apr 2026
A little to much waiting around but the ballon ride was totally worth it! Landing was a little rough brace yourself! My drive Ealud was awesome. It was a foggy morning so no sunrise and you could barely see the mountains.
Sini_A, Apr 2026
Early in the morning - ready to be awake super early. Operators provided tea/coffee and pastries when we first got there. Everything was great.
Our “pilot” was clearly experienced and we enjoyed the trip!
Aksel_L, Apr 2026
Just amazing! So beautiful, peaceful, good food, punctual pickup. Would recommend this to everyone!🎈
Martin_D, Apr 2026
A lot of fun, everyone was lovely. Bit of an early start but totally worth it to be there for the sunrise.
Quanika_E, Apr 2026
We did not get our full ride and was only in the basket for 10minutes. We were asked to get out because of the wind but another group got on and they went into the air. We were not prepared for our landing. We also did not get to see the sun rise.
helen_r, Apr 2026
Really enjoyed this experience. Staff were friendly and well organised. We were lucky that we got extra long on the balloon ride (just over 30mins). Overall, a lovely experience
Katie_R, Apr 2026
What an amazing experience! Very well organised, friendly and professional. We felt so safe with our Pilot Sancho GG!
Lorna_W, Apr 2026
What a lovely experience. Well worth the early start.
We went with our 6 year old twins who loved the magic of being up in the air and the scenes of all of the other balloons floating along with us
christine_s, Apr 2026
Make sure to organise your pick up with the company the day before and just go with the flow. Everyone is super nice and the sunrise balloon ride is just magical! Enjoy!
Aya, Mar 2026
A beautiful and peaceful view from the hot air balloon! Well organised from previous day's confirmation and our captain and his team are friendly. Worth getting up very early!
Sarah_B, Mar 2026
Very little information on arrival at first stop! A lot of waiting around while 20+minibuses arrived! No safety information given other than by pilot! Balloon trip 30mins but whole trip 5+hours! Both breakfasts good!
mark_j, Mar 2026
Superb experience. Well worth the cost. Well organised. Good transfer from hotel. Choice of food. The whole experience was superb.
William_M, Mar 2026
The most magical experience and worth the 4am start time
Captain Noor was lovely and was so informative the whole trip.
We could have worn more layers before and after but on the hot air ballon it’s surprisingly warm!!
Nicole_W, Mar 2026
The vendor DOES NOT provide a pick up time and doesn’t response to communication! I was literally ripped off for $120! My ticket said 0630am and driver showed up at 0430 with no warning. I jumped out of bed, threw on clothes and was downstairs by 0437 and the driver had already left.
Kate_G, Feb 2026
Amazing!!! Well organised, lovely people, great food, overall an experience not to be missed if you're travelling to Marrakesh... Loved it!
Heather_B, Feb 2026
Fantastic!! Went on the sunrise trip. Welcomed with hot drink and croissant. Taken to balloons and watched them inflate. Helped into basket and in the air for 40/45mins. Best time above the clouds - with the sun!! Back to a traditional breakfast (shoes must be removed) and a great trip!!
Daisy_N, Jan 2026
We got picked up from the hotel and then got dropped to the 'Marrakech by Air' area and you meet others and there is coffee and juice prepared and they brought out croissants. It was very cold! But they do provide some blankets but make sure you're dressed for it.
After they know where they will be flying from, you get back in your transport and get taking there.
They then start getting the balloons ready to fly. There is abut 15-20 people in the basket which has 4 sections.
Once you're up in the air, its very peaceful and you see the sunrise!
After the landing, you get picked up and taken back to the 'Marrakesh by Air' hub and there is breakfast prepared with Moroccan tea. Then after get dropped back to the hotel.
paul_s, Jan 2026
Be aware that they will change your departure time for their convenience... you will sit in the dark and cold for an hour. The baloon ride itself was great... just realize you will be "herded."
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Dear Guest,
Thank you for your feedback.
We would like to clarify that hot air ballooning requires an early departure time for safety reasons, not for convenience. Balloon preparation is a detailed and professional procedure that includes weather assessment, wind speed control, equipment inspection, inflation process, and full safety checks before takeoff. This cannot be done in ten minutes.
Ballooning is an outdoor adventure activity, and conditions before sunrise can naturally feel cool and dark. Guests are free to wait either inside the tent area or outside, depending on their preference.
Regarding the comment about being “herded,” we respectfully disagree. We have been operating for over 20 years, and every guest is treated with care and respect. Shared flights involve group coordination, which is normal for this type of experience, but safety and organization remain our top priorities.
We are happy that you enjoyed the balloon ride itself, as this is the heart of the experience.
Kind regards,
Marrakech By Air
Sara_R, Jan 2026
Wow outstanding!!
My first time in a Hot air ballon and I would 100% go again. I didn't want to come down, the peace you feel up there is amazing.
Smooth and you didn't even feel lile you were off the ground.
It was a privilege to have Lina as our captain, the whole experience was well planned and brilliant.
If you go for the Sunrise trip check the temperature and make sure you dress in layers, it does get warmer when you are up in the air with the sun out but its only slight.
ALETTE_R, Jan 2026
Wrap up warm if you go in winter...
We went in January...great experience and lovely sunny days but at sun rise it is very cold whilst having breakfast which is great may I add .
Lori_B, Dec 2025
The only saving grace of this experience was Captain Yannis.
Not great assistance or logistics - Split our group of 4 into 3 different balloons even after confirming multiple times we were together in the same balloon (and then blatantly ignored when trying to address the problem - a simple “sorry” or acknowledgement would have at least been expected - so clearly once they have your money they don’t care) and each had completely different experiences.
We were the last ones to take off yet the first ones to land while the others enjoyed a longer flight.
The others got their flight certificates from their pilot, we had to go around trying to find someone with information and finally got a certificate.
There isn’t great communication on where to go or what is happening and it felt like being herded from pillar to post.
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