Hot Air Balloon Rides in Marrakesh: Sunrise, Desert, Atlas ...
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Marrakech, Morocco
- 4 to 5 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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What's Included
- Roundtrip transportation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Coffee and/or TeaRECEPTION WITH COFFEE/TEA AND REFRESHMENTS
- Show of balloon preparation and inflation
- Safety briefing by your pilot
- Hot air balloon ride for about 1 hour
- BreakfastMOROCCAN BREAKFAST IN A NOMAD KASBAH
- FLIGHT CERTIFICATE WITH YOUR NAME IN ARABIC
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
We will pick you up from your hotel/Riad at around 5am if it is accessible otherwise the appointment will be at parking closest to your hotel/Riad. You can contact this number for further information: + 212 667 - 967788
Itinerary
1
Marrakech
4 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 19 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
Brian_K
Everything went exactly as planned. Received a WhatsApp message the day before our tour reconfirming the pick up time for our hotel, then the morning of pickup received a text from our driver when he was 10 minutes out.
After a comfortable ride to the starting spot we enjoyed coffee while watching our balloon get inflated.
When it was ready we hopped in and quickly were airborne for our 45 minute flight. Our pilot did a great job of rotating our balloon so everyone could take in the views, and we got to witness the most beautiful sunrise. When it was time to descent and land the landing was super smooth; barely even felt it!
We then received our souvenir certificates and were driven back to the starting point for breakfast. Good assortment of pastries and yogurt along with Coffee and tea.
Reviews
4.9
based on 591 reviews
Fiona_K, Jul 2026
Really magical experience- good communication day before and on the morning to confirm collection, and a very professional set up when we arrived. The pilot was great at explaining what would happen, what we needed to do on launch and landing and keeping us posted on our height and what we could see. Highly recommend.. we felt safe at all times
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you very much for your wonderful feedback. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the experience, appreciated the communication and organization, and felt safe throughout the flight. We will also share your kind words with the pilot and the team. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again in the future.
Jerrica_T, Jun 2026
Our group consisted of about 11 people from different countries. The first stop for the tour was about a 40 min drive away from where we got picked up. Our stops consisted of Argan Women's Cooperative Factory > Agafay Desert for the Quad Bike (1 hour), Camel Ride (15 mins) > Sunset Dinner with Berber Show + Fire Show. The traditional Moroccan dinner was delicious and there was a little party with both local and international music before the fireshow. Make sure to bring CASH for tips for the tour guide, driver and other guides from the establishments you visit. Also wear protective gear such as a scarf or jacket for the Quad Bike. The drive going home was about an hour but since everyone was super tired, we all took a nap lol. It was super worth it with the money we paid.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience.
We are delighted that you enjoyed the activities, the traditional dinner, and the evening entertainment in the Agafay Desert. It is wonderful to know that you found the experience to be great value and a memorable part of your stay.
We hope to welcome you again on a future adventure in Morocco.
Lyndsay_K, Jun 2026
Very well organised tour . Picked up from hotel, taken to location for coffee and tea and short rest, then taken to hot air balloon and back for breakfast. Would reccomend highly and felt very safe. Spent a nice amount of time in the air and pilot very knowledgable with information.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the entire experience, from the hotel pickup to the breakfast after the flight. Your comments about our pilot, organization, and safety standards mean a great deal to us. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for another memorable flight over Marrakech.
Joe_F, Jun 2026
Very friendly staff. Very well organised. Great experience. We changed our pick up point the day before we were scheduled to go and it wasn’t a problem.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for your kind review. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the experience and found our team friendly and well organized. It was our pleasure to accommodate your change of pickup location. We hope to welcome you again soon!
Aimee_H, May 2026
We booked this last min after being let down by another company (twice)
WOW it was absolutely incredible - The pick up was seamless, it was well organised - clean, tidy and an elite experience in terms of what is being offered! Everything was in perfect amounts, tea on arrival, the balloon ride felt safe and professional and we were looked after beyond expectation at all times. The breakfast was hand cooked and again beyond what we expected. Bucket list unforgettable moment - this company deserves an award!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for your amazing review. We are truly grateful for your kind words and delighted that we could make your experience a memorable one. Our team is dedicated to providing a safe, professional, and exceptional experience from start to finish. We are thrilled to have been part of your bucket-list moment and hope to welcome you again in the future.
Dianne_D, May 2026
I would highly recommend theses Morrocan sky ballooning as they were very professional and experienced and efficient!! We were the first to launch and we were able to catch the sunrise while all the other balloons hadn't even launched.
Highlight reccomend this experience as it was the highlight of our trip around Morrocco.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for your wonderful recommendation. We are delighted to hear that your flight was a highlight of your trip to Morocco. Our team is grateful for your kind words about our professionalism and service. It was a pleasure to share this special sunrise moment with you, and we hope to welcome you again soon.
Michelle_F, Apr 2026
We received a message the day before to confirm the pick up time. The driver was on time and it took 30 minutes from our hotel to the location of the balloon ride. We were greeted with tea, coffee and water by the very friendly staff. Everything was easy and smooth and we were boarding our balloon ride before we knew it. Our balloon pilot was called ABDUL. I must say he was so friendly with everyone, spoke many languages and made sure everyone was having a great time explaining what was happening and threw in a few jokes here and there which made us all laugh. What a pleasure it was to have him in charge of our balloon. The ride was fantastic and a must do experience whilst in Marrakesh. I would highly recommend this trip. We were up there for a full hour and we did go very high too compared to a lot of other ballon’s we could see. Once back on the ground we were met with a drink and breakfast. There are toilet facilities here and they were extremely clean too.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for your amazing and detailed review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed every part of your experience, from the smooth organization to the flight and breakfast. We will be sure to share your kind words with Abdul and our entire team. It was a pleasure welcoming you, and we truly appreciate your recommendation. We hope to see you again for another unforgettable flight over Marrakech.
Peter_S, Apr 2026
AMAZING EXPERIENCE! Well worth the money, very organized, and Ty breakfast was delicious as well.
I have nothing bad to say about this. Highly recommend.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for your amazing feedback. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the experience, the organization, and our traditional breakfast. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we hope to welcome you again for another unforgettable flight over Marrakech.
Calum_W, Apr 2026
As an experience 100% recommend. Watching the sun rise over Morroco was beautiful. That said, there are some things which could have been handled better. As noted on other reviews, the journey was nowhere near the promised "around one hour". It was much closer to 20 minutes and we flew far lower than many other balloons, quite probably to save on fuel and increase their profits despite other experiences being priced similarly and going much higher or further.
The landing was, in a word, brutal. They came in too fast the first time and we skidded across the ground hard, before rising up into the air and attempting a second landing. As long as you are physically fit and not in any risk groups you should be fine, although you might come out with a few aches/pains or a bit of whiplash.
The Morrocon breakfast after we landed was good. Local fare and fruit in plentiful supply, along with tea and coffee.
Overall a good experience, but check out the various providers and consider renting one of the smaller/private baskets if it's within your budget.
Kim_H, Apr 2026
Unbelievable wonderful, peaceful, tranquil. Would do it again in a heartbeat !
Amazing from start to finish! Loved it 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for your wonderful words. We are delighted that you had such a peaceful and unforgettable experience with us. It was a pleasure welcoming you, and we would be happy to fly with you again anytime!
Chris_M, Mar 2026
It was great from start to finish. Great communications, extremely well organised and safe. Above all, a fantastic spectacular balloon trip
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for your lovely feedback! We're delighted that our organization, communication, and commitment to safety helped make your balloon journey truly spectacular. We hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable flight!
Piere_F, Feb 2026
It was my first time doing something like this. I did not know what to expect but all I can say is it was an absolutely unforgettable experience. I would definitely recommend this activity specifically in Morocco because it’s unlike any other
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so happy to hear that your first hot air balloon adventure became such an unforgettable memory. Morocco’s landscapes truly create a unique setting, and we’re grateful to have been part of your journey. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to see you again!
Aditya_S, Feb 2026
We took the sunrise flight and it was well worth getting up early. Wonderful experience with these experienced people. Good tea in the morning and nice breakfast. Take the sunrise one to make the most of it.
Jawasd the balloon pilot and Yusuf the car driver are excellent.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re delighted that you enjoyed the sunrise flight and felt the early start was worth it. Your kind words about Jawad, Yusuf, and our team mean a lot to us. We’re happy the tea, breakfast, and the whole experience made your morning special. We hope to welcome you again for another memorable adventure!
Brian_K, Jan 2026
Everything went exactly as planned. Received a WhatsApp message the day before our tour reconfirming the pick up time for our hotel, then the morning of pickup received a text from our driver when he was 10 minutes out.
After a comfortable ride to the starting spot we enjoyed coffee while watching our balloon get inflated.
When it was ready we hopped in and quickly were airborne for our 45 minute flight. Our pilot did a great job of rotating our balloon so everyone could take in the views, and we got to witness the most beautiful sunrise. When it was time to descent and land the landing was super smooth; barely even felt it!
We then received our souvenir certificates and were driven back to the starting point for breakfast. Good assortment of pastries and yogurt along with Coffee and tea.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share such a detailed review! We’re delighted to hear that everything went smoothly from the first contact to the final breakfast. It’s wonderful to know you enjoyed the sunrise, the flight, and the care provided by our team. Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we hope to welcome you again for another unforgettable experience in the skies!
James_C, Nov 2025
What a morning!! The weather was perfect and the team was very good. The pilot and his team as well as all the staff were very friendly and the morning went off perfectly!!
The sunrise was spectacular and the flight duration was perfect.
If you are a little adventurous and want a very memorable experience flying over Morocco, seeing the Atlas Mountains and watching the sunrise over the mountains I highly recommend you do this when you are visiting Marrakech.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for this wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had such a memorable morning with us. It’s great to know you enjoyed the perfect sunrise, the breathtaking Atlas Mountains views, and the warm welcome from our team. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we hope to see you again for another unforgettable flight!
Camy_D, Nov 2025
They were well organized.
Everyone was friendly.
Efficient
Breakfast was typical Moroccan buffet style, very delightful
Definitely recommend and would do it again
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for your lovely feedback! We’re delighted you enjoyed the organization, the warm welcome from our team, and the Moroccan breakfast experience. We truly appreciate your recommendation and would be happy to welcome you again for another beautiful flight!
Wim_T, Oct 2025
This was by far the highlight of our trip to Marrakech.
All staff was very friendly and the optional (without any pushing) video and pictures was also very much worth it.
I have to recommend this to everyone.
PS: breakfast was not super but really, who cares the experience was :)
Response from Host, Oct 2025
We're glad you enjoyed the experience with us, we will make sure to improve the quality of the breakfast as soon as possible. Thank you for choosing Moroccan Sky!
Nikki_P, Sep 2025
Good experience slightly misleading.
Would have been nice to be told where we were being collected from as not the Riad as agreed.
Views were stunning. Be sure to book a private basket for your group (which we did) gives you more room
Thibaut_D, Sep 2025
Good Contact. Speak English, French and Spanish. Very ponctual. The car driver and the balloon pilot were very cool and professional. About 1h flying. Good breakfast in arrival. But it's not really next by the "desert" or the "Atlas" as they say in the title.
Tracy_M, Sep 2025
Great experience, staff was so friendly and informative.Breakfast was good abd again the staff was excellent.
Magda_H, Jul 2025
This was an unforgettable experience for us. Easy booking, confirmed via email about pick up and drop off times. We were picked up on time from the hotel and were back at the hotel at the planned time. The breakfast after the flight was very nice as well, enough food options to choose from and enjoy while eating outdoors ! Very friendly people and reliable company.
Tamara_S, Jul 2025
The overall experience was enjoyable, and I appreciated several aspects of the tour. The driver who picked me up was punctual, friendly, and engaging— which was a great touch.
Once we arrived, the staff on-site were welcoming, and the pilot made the flight feel very relaxed and fun. The views were beautiful, and it was a peaceful ride overall.
However, I was a bit disappointed that we only ascended to 420 meters. Based on what I had read and expected, I was hoping we’d reach at least 600 meters for a more thrilling experience and better panoramic views.
Undecided if I would book again, the experience was good, but it didn’t fully meet my expectations in terms of altitude.
Omonele_N, Jul 2025
Was very organized, great experience. 10/10 Would recommend. The bees though were a bit scary... lol
Kyson_W, Jun 2025
Our experience didn’t start well at our original date, arrived the venue, had our breakfast while waiting for the ballon ride. Unfortunately the whole event had to cancelled due to the bad weather. However, this not stopping us, we rescheduled at ease with no hassle with Moroccan Sky Ballooning then here we come second times.
We are totally impressed with the whole experience from getting picked up and dropped off in the Medina.
Watching the balloons get blown up to the actual ride during the sunrise which was just breathtaking! The pilot is friendly and professional to keep us safe and relax in the sky.
The view , fresh air, sunrise, peace and calm are the best ingredients for a good start of the day!
Such an unforgettable experience and Moroccan Sky ballooning is a fantastic company to fly with. Thank you for having us, Best day of our life!
Joanne_A, May 2025
10/10 recommend this to be done, everything went perfectly, would recommend this, views were breathtaking
Mary_K, Mar 2025
An experience not to miss. So peaceful and tranquil and was worthwhile the early start to the hot air balloon
Ken_M, Feb 2025
Good instructions for pick up - which was slightly late but still in time for take off. Great flight and landing!
Kartik_J, Feb 2025
Amazing experience with the hot air balloon. We saw the sunrise and were in the air longer than most of the balloons.
Our pilot was very friendly and the hotel pick up and drop off was very helpful. The driver Aboubaker was very friendly and accommodating.
Only thing which can be improved is the breakfast. Had high hopes but was just served with some local breads , eggs and drinks and some more small delicacies. Would like to see more warm dishes in the breakfast for an authentic Berber breakfast experience!
Would recommend!
Wayne_L, Jan 2025
Ignore the one and two star reviews. My partner was hesitant having read them but we found it a well organised event (including the 4x4 transport). Did we go as high as other balloons - not at first no, but did get quite high eventually. We were up for daybreak over the Atlas and that’s what we wanted. Up for about 40 minutes in total - very serene experience and lovely breakfast after landing. Only thing stopping a 5 star review is the fact I would have liked to race up high like the other balloons rather than get up there eventually only to start descending again.
Patel_M, Jan 2025
The hot air balloon is a very good experience. I visited Morocco because of the hot air balloon. We have seen the balloon preparation how it works and ther photography was very well experience and professional. I recommend to take red photography they do drone shots as well. The whole team is very friendly and helpful.
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