Hot Air Balloon Sunrise Flight Marrakech with German Guide
Recommended by 92% of travelers
Badge of Excellence
Marrakech, Morocco
- 4 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Why travelers loved this
·
Explore our promoted experiences
Overview
Admire views overlooking Marrakech and the Atlas Mountains that few visitors see on this sunrise hot-air balloon flight. With hotel pickup included, getting to the start point is simple. Soar smoothly over palm gardens with your experienced pilot and capture the sunrise. Upon landing, celebrate with a freshly made breakfast.
- Discover a new perspective on Marrakech you wouldn’t otherwise get
- Admire the Atlas Mountains, plus other local landmarks from the air
- Receive a flight certificate at the end of your outing
- Enjoy a generous local breakfast, complete with hot drinks
What's Included
- Balloon Flight 45 minutes
- Beverages (coffee, tea, soft drinks)
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Insurance of passengers and their belongings
- Flight certificate
- Breakfast
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
You will be picked up from your accommodation in Marrakech in the morning. The pick-up time varies depending on the season and is between 4 and 7 am. Then you will be taken to the starting point. After a total of around 4 hours you will be brought back to your accommodation.
Start time.5:00 am
What To Expect
1
Marrakech
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Maximum weight 120 kg / 265 lbs / 18 stone
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 19 travelers
Supplied by
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
Traveler Photos
Featured review
This was an amazing experience not just the balloon flight, from the minute we got picked up the people were warm, family and happy to see you. We arrive to tea water and biscuits, as it was an early start. We got to watch the balloon being assembled. The pilot can and introduced himself which was lovely, no language barriers as the team between him spoke several lanaguages On the flight the pilot and his crew were fabulous, chatting away and explaining the flight etc. I felt very safe in their hands. The balloon flight was beautiful. We had a a lovley breakfast after landing. I would recommend getting the photos and video so worth it to capture the experience in the air. Also i would suggest taking some cash as a tip as the service was outstanding, the pilot and his team thanked us for attending as we were leaving on the bus home. Thank you for a great experience from start to finish. I will treasure the memory and my certicate.
Mags & Joe
Reviews
4.7
based on 158 reviews
Review summary
Last 12 months
29 reviews
Select a theme to learn more
Travelers appreciate the well-prepared breakfast with generous portions and vegetarian options, alongside a warm welcome featuring drinks. Pickup logistics are frequently praised for timely, efficient door-to-door service and clear communication, with friendly staff contributing to a smooth and stress-free start and end to the experience.
Was this helpful?
Traveler reviews summarised by AI
Sort by: Most insightful
Wow what an amazing start to your day watching the sun rise over the Atlas Mountains from a hot air balloon.
Our pilot Tom was very experienced and made everyone feel safe from start to finish. The take off and landing were faultless. The communication was excellent prior and we were picked up from our hotel on time.
We were greeted with a hot drink and biscuit prior to taking flight and had a lovely breakfast in the desert afterwards. No unnecessary waiting around, everything timed to perfection. I would 100% recommend booking with this company thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
Everything was excellent, from pick up to drop off on the same spot as arranged day before by WhatsApp. Professional, skilled service, flight was great with knowledgeable pilot. All done as expected and told in the reservation.
Wow. What an experience this was. Contact made when indicated. Picked up and drive to the site. Hot air balloon experience was something won’t forget. Paid for the video at the site and it was well worth the money. Pilot was brilliant and breakfast was lovely when we arrived back. Great value for money and would highly recommend x
The activity was cancelled due to bad weather, which was fair enough, but the communications were poor, so I didn't know until we found that the 5am pickup didn't arrive. The providers posted a message on Viator, but I only found this when I tried to message the providers to find out why the pickup didn't arrive. I have been promised a refund, but it hasn't arrived yet.
This was literally one of the best experiences I’ve had in my life. Tom and his staff were amazing. The ride to the balloon site was very bumpy and rocky however we arrived in one piece and it was all worth it. Breakfast was so nice and delicious. I would pick this experience a million times again.
This was an amazing experience not just the balloon flight, from the minute we got picked up the people were warm, family and happy to see you. We arrive to tea water and biscuits, as it was an early start. We got to watch the balloon being assembled. The pilot can and introduced himself which was lovely, no language barriers as the team between him spoke several lanaguages On the flight the pilot and his crew were fabulous, chatting away and explaining the flight etc. I felt very safe in their hands. The balloon flight was beautiful. We had a a lovley breakfast after landing. I would recommend getting the photos and video so worth it to capture the experience in the air. Also i would suggest taking some cash as a tip as the service was outstanding, the pilot and his team thanked us for attending as we were leaving on the bus home. Thank you for a great experience from start to finish. I will treasure the memory and my certicate.
Mags & Joe
Just WOW
It was first experience for the four of us and it’s was great one. They changed the pickup time so we can see the sunrise. The ride is relaxe, smooth take off and landing .Everything was perfect from start to finish.
Just like they said great trip.food and certificate.great day.on time and smooth!fun and nice crowd of folks.
The experience overall was pretty awesome. But I think we drew the short straw, as we didn't fly in the first round. When we got to the departure area, all of the balloons were already up in the sky. The sunrise will be seen from the balloon for those who fly in the first round. We were going to see the sunrise from the ground. And we were going to wait for the balloons to return. Until then we have a very delicious breakfast to take.
The flight experience was awesome. We defintely wanted to fly surrounded by many, many other balloons, but at least we didn't fly solo, there were about 4 other balloons.
Fabulous experience. So calm and quiet. Peaked out at 3500 feet and sensational views of the Atlas Mountains. One word of caution. The company was supposed to pick us up at our hotel. We received an email the night before changing the pickup location. We had to scurry around to find a way to get to the new location by 6am. It’s not easy to plan for that when you are staying inside the Medina in Marrakech. Have a Plan B in your pocket if you book this event.
This experience is not to be missed! It was amazing ♥️ seamless from booking to being dropped back at our accommodation. The sunrise over the Atlas Mountains was spectacular.
Beautiful experience would definitely recommend well worth the money We would definitely do this trip again
Very professional and very good communication from the start. The breakfast was simple, homely with vegetarian options. The entire crew were very kind and professional. Warned us 2 days prior itself to re book our experience due to the bad weather.Although it was a group experience, felt like private experience.
Easy transport from Riad to launch site. Hot tea waiting when we arrived. Our pilot Tom and his team were amazing. The ride and view were spectacular. No lie, be prepared- it is chilly in the desert. Wear warm clothing especially in winter. Be ready to climb in and out of the balloon basket. Not appropriate for people with mobility issues. After the balloon ride breakfast, with tea, coffee, OJ , hard boiled eggs and various bread products and fruit. Not celiac friendly. But the drinks, eggs and fruit were enough.
Amazing value for money. Picked up from our hotel on time, driven to desert where we had tea and pastry. Up in the balloon for an hour then breakfast when we landed. Friendly staff and special thanks to George our pilot for a smooth landing.
It was a wonderful experience to see the sunrise & views over the desert. It was well worth getting up for and the breakfast was sufficient for us .
Very well organised and executed! Was picked from hotel and then dropped back. The whole ride was so good with stunning views over the Atlas mountains and the sunrise. A must do. It was cold however in the morning( January ) though they light a fire to add to the experience. It best to get enough warm clothes on the trip.
It’s a great experience all around and well organized and professional. They serve a light breakfast with coffee, tea, juice and water. The staff is friendly as well. Worth the money!
My first-ever hot air balloon experience over Marrakech was absolutely unforgettable. From the very start, the door-to-door pick-up and drop-off made everything seamless and stress-free, setting the tone for a perfectly organized adventure. The flight itself was pure magic. With incredibly clear visibility, we floated peacefully above the landscape as the sun rose, casting warm golden hues over the desert and the majestic Atlas Mountains in the distance. Watching the sunrise against that dramatic backdrop was truly mesmerizing—one of those rare moments that stays with you long after it’s over. The staff were exceptionally friendly, professional, and reassuring, which made the entire experience feel safe and enjoyable, especially for a first-timer. After landing, we were treated to a delicious breakfast that was both generous and satisfying, a perfect way to cap off the morning. The experience was made even more special with stunning drone shots that beautifully captured the scale and serenity of the flight—memories I’ll treasure forever. Overall, this was a flawless and magical introduction to hot air ballooning. If you’re in Marrakech, this is an absolute must-do experience that I cannot recommend highly enough. 🎈🌄✨
Please be aware this is not a sunrise balloon flight, it is a mid morning flight. Everybody on the tour through it was a sunrise tour, and were disappointed. But the flight was nice once we got going.
The experience was wonderful. The pick up was perfectly and on time. The breakfast could have been a bit slightly better (maybe traditional?) however, it served its purpose and was as mentioned in the details.
The flight was astonishing and serene.
It’s a morning flight (not explicitly sunrise). Some people were upset because we were still on ground while sunrise was happening - clearly they didn’t read the details carefully which is ridiculous.
It was a muddy desert, our van got stuck, However that’s no one fault. I believe it is a part of the experience. They worked hard to find solutions and deliver the service. I am grateful for that, unlike some people in our group…. Over all, I would recommend this experience. It is one I will remember for a lifetime.
The Moroccan crew were good; however we were not satisfied with the pilot. He did not give any commentary throughout the brief journey. There was no safety briefing by the pilot; no description of the altitude; how the hot air balloon works etc. He was just flying the balloon low. It was a cloudy day and rainy. The altitude taken was very low over ruins of barren land, no where near Atlas Mountains contrary to the descriptions in the happy ballooning website. Obviously no sunrise seen due to weather. We felt they should have rescheduled for a sunny day which was 2 days later or option of 50% discount for a sunny day offered. It was a disappointing flight. The breakfast was good. when the rainy/ cloudy weather was known the day before; appropriate rescheduling should have taken place. It is an expensive activity that could have been handled differently. Overall not satisfied.
Event is so organize from pick up to light breakfast to the balloon ride. Staff so polite and kind. Ride is the hightlight of course! And blessed with a bright and sunny weather
This was our first time doing the hot air balloon ride. So we were little hesitant but turned out to be one of the best experiences in Marrakesh. The tour was well planned and maintained. From pick up to drop off, everything was great. It was wonderful to see Sun rise and have Berber breakfast with Moroccan tea. Will do it again.
Fun!!! It's super cold in the mornings, but the trip was worth it. The only thing I wished was different was if we could have gone higher and flown over the Atlas Mountains.
Pickup was smooth. The distance is reasonable. The group is not too big. The breakfast was simply but good. The hot air balloon was a beautiful, peaceful, exciting experience. Our captain was very cool. The group of tourists was very friendly.
Absolutely amazing experience. Very well organised. Would definitely recommend.
Was a treat for my daughter on her birthday and she thoroughly enjoyed it. Bit of a mix up with the pick up time, I had to chase it myself as id not heard from them. They promptly responded and gave me a pick up time of 6.40am but my booking was for 5am, I asked if it would definitely be a sunrise experience as id seen some reviews saying they had missed the sunrise. They confirmed that sunrise would be 8am with it been winter time and they were spot on.
All went well, we also purchased the photo and video package for 400dirm and it was well worth it. You get given a gopro and there is a drone following you around in the air.
I did feel a tiny bit squashed as there was probably 20 of us in the balloon but all in all absolutely recommend.
Had a great time. Wasn't far from my resort. Was back by 10am ish to carry on the day as normal.
It was as advertised. Lovely breakfast setting, watching the balloons go up at sunrise. 30 mins earlier might have been nicer but still lovely. We had about 45 mins in the air. On time pick up and drop
Off. Typical breakfast. Nice time.
I loved this balloon ride in Morocco. The area is beautiful and the site was really pretty. The team are really friendly and happy. Tom, our pilot, was informative, kind and funny.
Note - From this site we were the only balloon to take off. If you want to be within the group of balloons you would need to go with another company. Being the only balloon had the benefit of it being quiet.
Tom, the owner, and his entire staff were great. Such great energy and expertise. We are very glad we did this.
Member Pricing
From
$76.57
per personWas $80.60(-5%)
up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
Compare Similar Experiences
Current
Member Pricing
Hot Air Balloon Sunrise Flight Marrakech with German Guide
158
4 hours
Free Cancellation
From
$80.60
$76.57
5% savings
Customers Who Bought This Tour Also Bought
Attractions in Marrakech, Morocco
- Atlas Mountains Tours & Tickets
- Hammam Mouassine Tours & Tickets
- Ourika Valley (Vallée de l’Ourika) Tours & Tickets
- Palmeraie (Palm Grove) Tours & Tickets
- Marrakech Medina (Medina of Marrakesh) Tours & Tickets
- Dar Si Said Museum Tours & Tickets
- Oukaimeden Tours & Tickets
- Ben Youssef Madrasa (Medersa Ben Youssef) Tours & Tickets
- Dar el-Bacha Street (Rue Dar el-Bacha) Tours & Tickets
- Mt. Toubkal (Jebel Toubkal) Tours & Tickets
- Morocco Sahara Desert Tours & Tickets
- Saadian Tombs (Tombeaux Saadiens) Tours & Tickets
- Tizi-n'Tichka Pass Tours & Tickets
- Kik Plateau (Plateau du Kik) Tours & Tickets
- Chez Ali Tours & Tickets
- Oasiria Marrakech (Oasiria Water Park) Tours & Tickets
- ANIMA Garden Tours & Tickets
- Photography Museum of Marrakesh (Maison de la Photographie de Marrakech) Tours & Tickets
More attractions near Marrakech, Morocco
- Majorelle Garden (Jardin Majorelle) Tours & Tickets
- Bahia Palace (Palais Bahia) Tours & Tickets
- Ourika Valley (Vallée de l’Ourika) Tours & Tickets
- Jemaa el-Fna (Djemaa el-Fna) Tours & Tickets
- Kasbah of Aït Ben Haddou (Ksar of Ait Benhaddou) Tours & Tickets
- Koutoubia Mosque (Mosquée Koutoubia) Tours & Tickets
- Marrakech Medina (Medina of Marrakesh) Tours & Tickets